Martin Guitar 000-10E

Affordable Martin Excellence for Gigging Musicians

The Martin 000-10E is a solid-wood Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from the Road Series, designed for players seeking authentic Martin tone in a durable, stage-ready package. Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, it features all-sapele construction for rich, full-bodied sound with balanced projection. Ideal for folk, blues, country, and singer-songwriters across Australia, the 000-10E offers 80% of a D-18’s performance at half the price, making it a gigging workhorse with Martin E1 electronics and a premium softshell case included.

High-Quality Performance

The 000-10E delivers a warm, articulate tone with reliable amplification:

• Body: Auditorium (000-14 fret) shape with all-sapele top, back, and sides for robust mids and a strong treble response, emphasizing bass warmth while maintaining clarity. The non-scalloped X-bracing provides excellent structural support and tonal quality.
• Tone: Big, varied, and balanced with emphasis on bass and treble, ideal for fingerpicking or flatpicking. The sapele construction produces a rich, full tone reminiscent of mahogany but with added high-end range, making it versatile for bluegrass, Delta blues, or modern country.
• Neck: Select hardwood with a Performing Artist profile and high-performance taper for comfortable playability. The Richlite fingerboard has a 25.4″ scale, 20 frets, and mother-of-pearl pattern dot inlays for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: Modern belly bridge with drop-in saddle, white plastic bridge pins, and black plastic dots for easy setup and intonation.
• Electronics: Martin E1 with Fishman MX-T pickup, featuring volume, tone, and phase controls plus a soundhole-mounted tuner for natural amplified tone.
• Tuners: Chrome enclosed for stable tuning.
• Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.

Users highlight its value and tone, with a Reddit review stating, “The 000-10E is 80% of a D-18 for half the price—perfect for gigs.” A MusicRadar review praises its “balanced audible range” and “playable feel,” noting the 44.45mm nut suits acoustic players. Some suggest a setup to lower action for faster playing.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Satin on body for a natural, broken-in look that enhances resonance.
• Aesthetics: Features faux mother-of-pearl pattern dot inlays and a sleek Auditorium body for understated elegance.
• Build Quality: All-sapele construction with a dovetail neck joint for vibration transfer, synthetic bone nut/saddle, and a premium softshell case for protection. Weighing approximately 4.5–5 lbs, it’s lightweight and road-ready.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the 000-10E is built for the road.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Auditorium (000-14 fret), all-sapele
• Neck: Select hardwood, Performing Artist profile
• Fingerboard: Richlite, 25.4″ scale, 20 frets, mother-of-pearl pattern dots
• Electronics: Martin E1 with Fishman MX-T (volume, tone, phase, tuner)
• Bridge: Modern belly with drop-in saddle, white pins
• Tuners: Chrome enclosed
• Bracing: Non-scalloped X
• Nut/Saddle: Synthetic bone
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod and saddle for lower action; professional setup recommended for optimal intonation. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 12–53) for fuller tone. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included premium softshell case to protect the satin finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
• Compatibility: Fishman MX-T pairs well with acoustic amps or PA systems; use with RØDECaster for direct recording.
• Warranty: Register at martinguitar.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) users call it a “gigging beast” with “80% D-18 tone,” praising its “playable neck” and “built-in tuner convenience.” MusicRadar (2019) highlights its “balanced audible range” for fingerpicking.

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