Martin Road Series D-10E Retro Sapele Electro Acoustic Guitar - 11D10ERETROSAPELE_Front Body.jpg

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Martin Road Series D-10E Retro Sapele Electro Acoustic Guitar

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Stock availability
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At our Guildford Store
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At our off-site Warehouse
Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?

The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.

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 at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.

If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.

Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.

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, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.

SKU: D10ERETROSAP

Product Description

The Martin D-10E Retro Sapele offers the same bold projection as its Dreadnought siblings but with an all-sapele body that changes the tonal recipe. Crafted with a solid sapele top, back, and sides, this Dreadnought is ideal for players who want a guitar with warm midrange, strong bass, and a focused, balanced sound that doesn’t overpower.

Sapele’s tonal qualities give this model a distinct personality. Its high density and stiffness produce a clear, punchy voice with bright trebles and a warm, earthy midrange. Over time, sapele grows even warmer, with enhanced bass response that gives the guitar a matured, played-in quality. Combined with scalloped X-bracing, this makes the D-10E Retro Sapele versatile enough for heavy strumming, flatpicking, or fingerstyle work.

The stripped-down aesthetic embraces classic Martin tradition. A satin finish highlights the natural grain of the sapele, while diamond-and-square inlays on a select hardwood fingerboard nod to the vintage Style 15 lineage. Vintage-style open gear tuners provide reliable tuning stability while reinforcing the retro vibe. A Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper adds a modern playability edge, keeping the guitar comfortable for long sessions.

Outfitted with Martin E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, the D-10E Retro Sapele offers a warm, punchy voice in a stripped-down package. Its straightforward design matches its reliable character, always ready to support your playing. With projection that fills the room and a voice that matures beautifully over time, it’s built to go where you go. This is your road to bold tone and lasting dependability.