The Martin 000-12E Retro delivers classic style, balanced tone, and q proven performance—all wrapped in a full-body gloss finish that adds rich visual depth to its solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides. Scalloped X-bracing enhances clarity, volume, and responsiveness, while the Performing Artist neck profile with high-performance taper ensures smooth, modern playability across the fingerboard. Old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open gear tuners with butterbean knobs nod to Martin’s Style 18 roots. With versatile E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this Road Series model is ready to go wherever your playing takes you—and to stick with you for the long haul.

Body Size: 000-14 Fret

Top Material: Spruce

Bracing Pattern: X Brace

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Back Material: Sapele

Side Material: Sapele

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Scale Length: 24.9"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 13/4"

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Finish Top: Gloss

Top Color: Aging Toner

Finish Neck: Hand-Applied

Bridge Material: Ebony

Saddle: White Tusq

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Case: Softshell

Electronics: Martin E1

Left Handed Availability: Yes

Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light

iq: . Neck Shape PA Profile

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