C.F. Martin D-12E Retro
C.F. Martin D-12E Retro
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- Copenhagen : In stock
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The D-12E Retro, part of Martin's Road Series, features all-solid construction, Sitka spruce and sapele, beautiful details from the 18 and 28 Series and a Martin E-1 pickup system, and comes with a gig bag.
Free delivery to parcel shops in Denmark over DKK 2,000Free pick-up in Aarhus or Copenhagen
Delivery to a parcel shop in Denmark costs DKK 49 and is free when your cart totals DKK 2,000 or more incl. VAT. Home delivery in Denmark costs DKK 89. Pick-up in Aarhus or Copenhagen is free. Shipping prices and delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.
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Free check-up after 3–6 monthsDrop by in Aarhus or Copenhagen, no appointment needed
Free check-up of your instrument after 3–6 months. Just drop by in Aarhus or Copenhagen, no appointment needed. New strings are not included.
14-day right of withdrawalFrom the day you receive the item
You can let us know online and return the item in one of our shops or send it back. You pay the return shipping. Items made or adjusted to your specification may be excluded.
Withdrawal termsDescription
With a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, and built-in electronics, the D-12E Retro is an affordable entry point to Martin’s all-solid-wood dreadnought guitars. Featuring a Style 28 multi-stripe rosette and Style 18 binding on the back, the D-12E Retro has an understated elegance that is classic to C.F. Martin. In addition to premium solid woods, the D-12E Retro is built with a hardwood fretboard and bridge, and a hand-rubbed finish on the neck that is incredibly playable and feels great in the hand. Like many other Road Series models, it also features Martin E1 electronics for stage amplification and studio recording.Spruce is a wood that provides the perfect combination of strength and elasticity. The result is a guitar with a wide dynamic range and crisp articulation, ideal for a wide range of playing styles—from delicate fingerstyle to aggressive strumming. The sapele used for the back and sides of the D-12E Retro has a tonal character similar to mahogany, but produces a slightly brighter sound with more treble. The distinctive sapele tone is beautifully balanced across the bass, midrange, and treble, making it suitable for many different playing styles.
Premium Martin guitars, such as the D-12E Retro, are fret-treated to achieve more even playability. Fret Pro is an advanced, computer-controlled process that scans, levels, and dresses the frets, ensuring that every note in every position rings out loud and clear with a flawless tone.
With built-in Martin E1 electronics, you can quickly connect the guitar to an acoustic amplifier, an audio interface, or even a PA system on stage. The E1 system’s tone, volume, and phase controls allow you to amplify the D-12E Retro’s rich, warm tone while shaping the sound as needed. The E1’s phase control makes it possible to eliminate unpleasant feedback in small rooms where it can be difficult to avoid standing close to your amplifier. The E1 system also features a built-in tuner, allowing you to tune the guitar without a cable connection—perfect for quick tuning breaks both on stage and at home.
Specifications
| All Solid | Yes |
|---|---|
| Body Size | Dreadnought |
| Top Wood | Spruce |
| Back & Sides Wood | Sapele |
| Pickup system | Martin E1 |
| Finish | High gloss |
| Colour | Natural, Aging Toner |
| Cutaway | No |
| Electronics | Yes |
| Construction | Mortise/tenon |
| Bracing | X-bracing |
| Bracing | Scalloped |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Binding | Black |
| Neck material | Select hardwood |
| Neck profile | Performing Artist, High-Performance Taper |
| Radius | 16" |
| Fingerboard material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard inlays | Old Style 18 |
| Number of frets | 20 |
| PLEK processed | Yes |
| Scale length | 25.4" (645mm) |
| Nut width | 1.75" (44.45mm) |
| Nut material | White Corian |
| Saddle material | White Tusq, compensated |
| Bridge material | Ebony |
| Tuners | Nickel open gear |
| Case/gig bag | Softshell Case |
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About C.F. Martin & Co.
C.F. Martin & Co. is one of the most respected makers of acoustic guitars. Since 1833, Martin has shaped the development of the steel-string acoustic guitar, and for many guitarists around the world a Martin is the one to own.
Akustikken has been the Danish importer and distributor of C.F. Martin & Co. since 1984.