Martin D-10E Sapele Acoustic Electric Guitar: Road Series

The Martin D-10E Retro Sapele is a road-ready dreadnought that delivers genuine Martin quality and tonal authority at an accessible price point, built around an all-solid sapele construction that produces a warm, full-bodied acoustic voice with strong bass response and clear, projecting trebles. Solid sapele top, back, and sides is an unusual and rewarding choice at this price level - sapele's naturally warm midrange and punchy low-end character gives the D-10E Retro a distinctly rich voice that suits strumming and flatpicking equally well, while scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and dynamic sensitivity throughout the frequency range.

The Performing Artist neck profile with high-performance taper provides a comfortable, modern playing feel that makes this dreadnought approachable for extended sessions, while Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner ensure reliable, natural-sounding amplified performance for any stage or studio application. Vintage-inspired open-gear tuners, a faux tortoise pickguard, single-ring fibre rosette, and satin finish give the D-10E Retro a timeless, understated aesthetic that wears as well on the road as it does on stage. Ideal for gigging performers, singer-songwriters, and serious players who want a genuinely capable all-solid Martin dreadnought without stepping into premium price territory.

Features

• All-solid sapele top, back, and sides delivers a warm, full-bodied dreadnought tone with strong bass response, clear trebles, and a rich midrange character that sets this guitar apart from spruce-topped alternatives at the same price.
• Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance, dynamic sensitivity, and tonal clarity, allowing the solid sapele top to project freely and respond expressively across the full dynamic range.
• Performing Artist neck profile with high-performance taper provides a modern, comfortable playing feel - significantly improving playability for players who find traditional dreadnought necks less accommodating.
• Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner deliver natural, reliable amplified performance suitable for live performance and direct recording with minimal fuss.
• Vintage-inspired open-gear tuners, faux tortoise pickguard, satin finish, and single-ring fibre rosette create a timeless, road-ready aesthetic that holds up to the demands of regular gigging.

• Body: Dreadnought, 14-fret
• Top: Solid sapele
• Back & sides: Solid sapele
• Bracing: Scalloped X-brace
• Neck: Performing Artist profile with high-performance taper
• Fingerboard: Select hardwood
• Fingerboard inlays: Diamond and square
• Bridge: Modern belly, select hardwood
• Bridge pins: Ebony
• Rosette: Single-ring fibre
• Pickguard: Faux tortoise
• Finish: Satin
• Electronics: Martin E1 with built-in tuner
• Strings: 6-string
• Includes: Softshell case
• Made in: USA
• SKU: 40/RS-D10E-SAPELE