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SKU: DRS1

Product Description

This road series guitar from Martin is designed to be played live. The DRS-1 guitar isn't so valuable that you have to hire a security guard to keep an eye on it at gigs, but the mid-range Martin price point suggests that you are getting a lot of acoustic guitar for your hard earned cash. The DRS-1 is a workhorse guitar for those that love the characterful, woody tones that Martin is so good at.

Originally introduced in 2001, Martin's Road Series was part of a serious attempt to make the kudos of owning a Martin more attainable. Costs were lowered due, in part, to production being moved to Martin's Mexican facility, the use of HPL for the back and sides as well as an ultra-simple spec. Dont let the price fool you though this guitar has eveything you'd expect from a Martin. Great tone, solid construction, a great finish and a comfortable action make this guitar a real classic that you have to try.

Fishman Sonitone

This guitar comes with a Fishman Soniton installed. This pickup accuratly captures your accoustic tone so you can enjoy great sound wherever you want to play, on stage, in the studio or out busking this is a great sounding guitar.

Specification

  • CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
  • BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
  • TOP: Solid Sapele
  • ROSETTE: Single Ring
  • TOP BRACING PATTERN: A-Frame 
  • TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
  • BACK MATERIAL: Solid Sapele
  • BACK PURFLING:  none
  • SIDE MATERIAL:  Solid Sapele
  • ENDPIECE: none
  • ENDPIECE INLAY:  none
  • BINDING: none
  • TOP INLAY STYLE:  none
  • SIDE INLAY:  none
  • BACK INLAY:  none
  • NECK MATERIAL:  Rust Stratabond
  • NECK SHAPE:  Modified Low Oval
  • NUT MATERIAL: White Corian
  • HEADSTOCK: Solid/Standard Taper
  • HEADPLATE: Indian Rosewood Pattern HPL
  • HEELCAP: none
  • FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:  Black Richlite
  • SCALE LENGTH:  25.4''
  • # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
  • # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
  • FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16''
  • FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8''
  • FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: 1/8'' Dots - White ABS
  • FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
  • FINISH BACK & SIDES:  Satin
  • FINISH TOP: Satin 
  • FINISH NECK: none
  • BRIDGE MATERIAL: Black Richlite
  • BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
  • BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8''
  • SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
  • TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed w/ Small Buttons
  • RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
  • BRIDGE & END PINS:  White w/ Black Dots
  • PICKGUARD: Black
  • CASE: 345 Hardshell
  • INTERIOR LABEL: Paper Label
  • ELECTRONICS: Fishman Sonitone
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Customer Reviews

5.0

5 reviews

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Mr Ioan Lucut17th Feb 2021

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer17th Jul 2019

Mr Andrew Harrop9th Mar 2019

I have owned quite a few guitars over the years and martin guitars are works of art, brilliantly sounds, beautifully crafted, works of art.

Ms Rebecca Micallef5th Oct 2018

Trusted Customer18th Apr 2014

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