Martin DX1AE Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Martin DX1AE Acousitic / Electric Guitar

The Basics

The affordable Martin DX1AE acoustic-electric guitar packs a ton of Martin value into an easy-playing dreadnought. Sure, the DX1AE may be a great find just because it gives you a real solid-topped dreadnought at a great price. But, it also gives you that unmistakable Martin tonality and feel you just won't find anywhere else. You get a solid Sitka spruce top, durable mahogany-patterned HPL back and sides, and a low-oval neck profile that makes the DX1AE acoustic-electric guitar easy to play. 

Ready for performance with Fishman Sonitone electronics

The Martin DX1AE comes equipped with Fishman Sonitone electronics that are ready for you to hit the stage or plug in for easy recording. The pickup is mounted inside the soundhole, giving you easy access to volume and tone controls. Fishman is a world leader in acoustic amplification, giving you exceptional plugged-in tone with the Martin DX1AE.

Martin DX1AE Features

• Super popular D-14 dreadnought body

• Mortise and tennon neck joint ensures solid construction and rich tone

• Solid sitka spruce top gives great tone and will only get better with time

• Fishman Sonitone electronics produces an accurate sound for plugging in to an amp or PA

• Low oval neck shape makes for easy chord changes and soloing

The DX1AE is for guitarists who need an instrument with a solid top and professional electronics at a great price, if that is you then look no further!

Martin DX1AE  Specifications

Model : DX1AE

Construction : Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint

Body Size : D-14 Fret

Top : Solid Sitka Spruce

Rosette : Multiple Black/White Boltaron with Red Fiber

Top Bracing Pattern : A-Frame ''X-1''

Top Braces : Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''

Back Material : Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish

Back Purfling : none

Side Material : Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish

Endpiece : none

Endpiece Inlay : none

Binding : none

Top Inlay Style : none

Side Inlay : none

Back Inlay : none

Neck Material : Rust Stratabond

Neck Shape : Modified Low Oval

Nut Material : White Corian

Headstock : Solid/Standard Taper

Headplate : Mahogany Pattern HPL

Heelcap : none

Fingerboard Material : Black Richlite

Scale Length : 25.4''

Number Of Frets Clear : 14

Number Of Frets Total : 20

Fingerboard Width At Nut : 1-11/16''

Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret : 2-1/8''

Fingerboard Position Inlays : none

Fingerboard Binding : none

Finish Back & Sides : none

Finish Top : Hand Rubbed Finish

Finish Neck : none

Bridge Material : Black Richlite

Bridge Style : Belly

Bridge String Spacing : 2-1/8''

Saddle : 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq

Tuning Machines : Chrome Enclosed w/ Small Buttons

Recommended Strings : Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)

Bridge & End Pins : White w/ Black Dots

Pickguard : Tortoise Color

Case : Available as an option

Interior Label : Foil Label

Electronics : Fishman Sonitone