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SKU: MDX1R

Product Description

Everybody thinks of Fender & Gibson as being the old boys of guitar making, but compared to Martin these guys are just teenagers! Martin have been making guitars since 1833 & the Martin family still own & oversee everything. In that time Martin have made over 1,000,000 guitars & almost every famous guitar player ever (plus an awful lot of non famous players too!) has owned & cherished a Martin acoustic. The X series signifies a new age of Martin acoustics - one that uses new manufacturing techniques & brings that legendary guitar tone down to a previously unachievable price!

Simple and Stylish

These guitars look a little basic - but that's a good thing! Martin have focused all the energy at just making a plain good guitar with no frills, & the basic tone is exceptionally good. These aren't made in the Far East either - these come from the American CF Martin factory, just the same as all the more expensive Martin models. Martin tone without the Martin price tag - we love these!

Here's what Martin say about the DX1R:

Martin Guitar has long recognized the serious nature of the earth's dwindling resources and has focused attention on alternative materials. At Martin, they're committed to making guitars that are within reach of every aspiring guitarist.

Martin's breakthrough X Series features guitars that are constructed with a combination of highly compressed wood fibers (high-pressure laminate, called HPL) and traditional tonewoods. They've found HPL to be an extremely durable and workable material. Martin has crafted ways to build traditional Martin shapes with HPL that yield incredibly long-lasting, affordable guitars. What's more, they've managed to build them so they possess the "famous" Martin sound and playability found in their more expensive guitars.

The DX1R, one of Martin's most affordable instruments, is a 14-fret dreadnought steeped in everything that has made Martin guitars so well respected among fans of acoustic guitars - superior craftsmanship and fine, natural tone. The top is made of solid spruce with sides and back of durable Indian rosewood grained high-pressure laminate. The fretboard is of black micarta with side dots only, black micarta bridge, chrome enclosed gears, and the whole instrument features a satin finish. The DX1R is an excellent choice for any guitarist looking for durability and that distinctive Martin tone in a low-priced instrument.

Specifications

  • CONSTRUCTION: Mortoise/Tenon Neck Joint
  • BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
  • TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • ROSETTE: Inlaid Boltaron w/ Red Fiber/ Multiple Black/White/Black
  • TOP BRACING PATTERN: D1 (A-Frame)
  • TOP BRACES: 1 Style/Non-Scalloped
  • BACK MATERIAL:Indian Rosewood Pattern HPL Textured Finish
  • SIDE MATERIAL: Indian Rosewood Pattern HPL Textured Finish
  • NECK MATERIAL: Rust Stratabond
  • NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
  • NUT MATERIAL: White Corian
  • HEADSTOCK: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper
  • FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Black Micarta
  • SCALE LENGTH: 25.4''

Customer Reviews

5.0

2 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Mr. Tom Aldwinckle11th Jul 2017

The leap in quality from £400-£450 acoustics to this is quite something - well worth the extra cost. Warm, resonant, and a joy to play.

Mike Crean11th May 2016

Very pleased with the guitar and the set-up provided.

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