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About This NEW Martin Guitar

C.F. Martin & Co. 000-12E Retro – Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Martin 000-12E Retro is a classic, high-performance Martin acoustic-electric guitar built for players who value timeless style, balanced tone, and modern reliability. Combining an all-solid-wood design with a comfortable 000 body size, this model delivers the warm, responsive sound Martin is known for—wrapped in a gorgeous full-gloss finish that adds rich visual depth.

This Martin acoustic-electric pairs a solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides, creating a dynamic, wide-open voice with crisp articulation and strong projection. The spruce soundboard offers exceptional headroom, while the sapele back and sides add a warm, focused midrange often compared to mahogany. Supported by scalloped X-bracing, the top moves freely, allowing your notes to bloom with excellent sustain and note separation.

Designed with modern players in mind, the Performing Artist neck profile and High Performance Taper ensure effortless playability and slick navigation up and down the solid ebony fingerboard. The Retro aesthetic pays direct tribute to Martin's historic Style 18 roots, featuring a beautiful Aging Toner top finish, old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open-gear tuners with vintage butterbean knobs.

For amplified performance, the 000-12E comes equipped with versatile Martin E1 electronics, delivering a natural, transparent plugged-in tone via simple onboard volume and tone controls alongside a built-in tuner. Whether you're recording in the studio, gigging on stage, or writing on the couch, this guitar is built to perform.

If you’re searching for an elegant, road-ready Martin acoustic-electric guitar that blends heritage-rich aesthetics with premium tonewoods and gig-ready reliability, the Martin 000-12E Retro is an exceptional choice.

Martin 000-12E Retro Key Features