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Martin Road Series 0-10E Retro Special Electro Acoustic Guitar
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The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose Click and Collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team on 01483 456777 for assistance with placing your order.
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If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that stock availability can change quickly both online and in-store, so we would always recommend placing your Click and Collect order as soon as possible to reserve your item.
SKU: SP010ERETRO
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Product Description
The Martin Road Series 0-10E Retro Special Electro Acoustic is a compact, all-solid workhorse that brings classic Martin character into a modern, gig-ready package. With its solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides and scalloped X-bracing, it delivers a clear, balanced voice that responds beautifully to both fingerstyle and strumming. Comfortable, understated and fitted with E1 electronics, it is equally at home on the sofa, in the studio or on stage.
This 0-size, 14-fret model offers a focused, punchy sound with plenty of midrange presence and crisp trebles, making it ideal for singer-songwriters and players who want their guitar to sit perfectly in a mix. The Performing Artist neck profile and shorter 24.9 inch scale length provide an easy, relaxed playing feel, while the satin finish and vintage-inspired appointments give it a timeless look that will never go out of style.
Classic Martin Tone in a Compact Body
The 0-10E Retro Special uses a solid spruce top paired with solid sapele back and sides, supported by scalloped X-bracing. This tried-and-tested recipe produces a lively, articulate tone with strong mids, clear highs and a controlled low end that never gets boomy. The smaller 0-size body keeps the sound tight and focused, perfect for recording, ensemble playing or intimate solo performances.
Comfortable Performing Artist Neck
Featuring a Performing Artist (PA) profile neck carved from select hardwood, the 0-10E Retro Special is designed for long sessions without fatigue. The slightly wider 1 3/4 inch nut width and 24.9 inch scale length give your fretting hand a relaxed, open feel that suits both modern chord voicings and traditional fingerstyle, making it a versatile choice for developing and experienced players alike.
Understated Retro Aesthetic
A satin finish on the top, back and sides, combined with ageing toner on the spruce and simple black binding, gives this guitar a subtle, vintage-inspired appearance. Nickel open-gear tuners, Style 28 dot inlays and a faux tortoise pickguard complete the classic Martin look, so you get a guitar that feels familiar from day one and will age gracefully as you play it in.
Stage Ready with E1 Electronics
Equipped with E1 electronics, the 0-10E Retro Special is ready to plug in whenever you are. The onboard system offers a natural, transparent amplified sound that preserves the guitar's acoustic character, along with practical controls and a built-in tuner to keep you in tune on stage or in rehearsal without needing extra gear.
Features
- All-Solid Spruce and Sapele Construction - A solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides delivers a clear, balanced tone with punchy mids and crisp trebles, giving you a responsive instrument that will open up and improve the more you play it.
- Comfortable 0-Size Body and PA Neck - The compact 0-14 fret body is easy to hold whether seated or standing, while the Performing Artist neck profile and 1 3/4 inch nut width provide a modern, comfortable feel that suits a wide range of playing styles.
- E1 Electronics with Built-In Tuner - The onboard E1 system lets you plug straight into an amp or PA with a clear, natural sound, and the integrated tuner helps you stay perfectly in tune without reaching for a separate pedal or clip-on.
- Retro-Inspired Styling - Satin finishes, ageing toner on the top, nickel open-gear tuners and Style 28 dot inlays give the 0-10E Retro Special a classic Martin aesthetic that looks as good on stage as it does in your living room.
Specifications
Body
- Body Size: 0-14 Fret
- Top Material: Spruce
- Back Material: Sapele
- Side Material: Sapele
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Top Colour: Ageing Toner
- Finish Top: Satin
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Neck
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: PA Profile
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Number of Frets: 20 Total
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Inlay: Style 28 Dots
- Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
Hardware
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Electronics
- Electronics: E1
Miscellaneous
- Case: Softshell
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light MA540T
