The 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa brings the look of Joe’s prized pre-war 1937 00-18 to a more accessible Road Series Retro platform. Its solid spruce top features a custom sunburst that replicates the visual wear of Joe’s original instrument—capturing the character of a well-loved vintage guitar. Paired with solid sapele back and sides, it delivers warm bass, punchy midrange, and clear trebles in a comfortable 00 body size ideal for blues, folk, and fingerstyle playing. Scalloped spruce X-bracing enhances resonance and sustain, while Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner make it ready for live performance or recording. It’s a Road Series tribute to one of Joe’s most treasured Martins—built for players chasing vintage character with modern reliability.
Highlights
- 00-14 Fret body size
- Sapele back and sides
- Spruce top with 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst top color
- PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper
- 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
- Softshell case
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Specifications
Top
Top Material: Spruce
Top Finish: Satin
Top Color: 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Black
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron®
Saddle: White TUSQ®
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Body Size: 00-14 Fret
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Heelcap: Black Plastic
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Authentic Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Oval
Nut Material: White Corian®
Miscellaneous
Case: Softshell
Label: Paper Label with Pre-Printed Joe Bonamassa Signature
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: Martin E1
Left-Handed Availability: Yes
Pleked: Yes
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