Updated 17 May 2026
| Brand | Martin |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £1449.00 |
Martin
Martin D-12E Sapele Electro Acoustic
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£1392
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£1365
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£1223
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£1456
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Versatility at your fingertips... A bold rich distinctive sound. And its a sound that just keeps giving. Thanks to solid hand-picked tonewoods this is an instrument that will stay with you for a lifetime. This Martin D-12E has a solid sitka spruce and sapele construction. These stunning pieces of timber were carefully selected by Martins resident tonewood expert with over 25 years of experience - tonewoods at the pinnacle of quality. So be assured your tone is rich with renowned Martin quality. You can expect an incredibly dynamic tone with a strong clear crisp character and superb articulation. Sitka spruce is an unmatched tonewood for versatility. You can play almost anything and it responds to you and your individuality perfectly. Married to the D-12Es dynamic top are sapele back and sides. Bringing the desired amount of balance to your tone while producing a familiar warmth with a subtle hint of brightness and top-end shimmer. Perform with freedom. Powerful and superbly responsive Truly distinctive. Bringing you the ultimate blend of a traditional dreadnought tone with an incredibly responsive nature. This Martin D-12E is ideal for any guitarist or singer/songwriter needing a reliable and versatile instrument for almost any musical scenario. It has the premium character needed for professional performance. Dig in hard with a heavier strum and it will respond exactly how you want it to when playing lighter picking styles too - rare and distinct.You can play almost anything. From blues and country to rock folk pop and much more. Perfect for Beatles-styled rhythms country licks bluegrass roots music slide techniques as well as more delicate picking styles. You can compose your own music and be as dynamic as you like it wont let you down. And it maintains that traditional bold commanding dreadnought tone. Rich dynamic full. A sound and feel with renowned quality - you wont want to put it down. Unmistakable Martin feel For 183 years Martin have been at the forefront of guitar innovation and premier craftsmanship. Bringing you some of the best acoustic guitars possible. Martins iconic tone is world renowned and their playability has become an important characteristic that puts Martin guitars in a league of their own. And with their revolutionary Plek process Martin guitars truly maintain their undeniably majestic tone.Precision for the ultimate feel and tone. This special Plek process involves a computer controlled device that scans and dresses the guitar under actual playing conditions. Its strung and tuned to pitch for precise string tension emulation. An incredible process thats been a major breakthrough over the last decade. This is because the machines meticulous attention to detail identifies exactly what needs to be done to bring you perfect fretwork. Its an innovative machine that brings you flawless results. Experience premium quality with an unmistakable tone and feel. Discreet electronics Take your persona to the stage. With a rich-sounding premium quality instrument like the D-12E it would be a crime to not plug-in and impress crowds with its distinctive voice. So for the passionate performers session musicians and singer/songwriters this Road Series Electro Acoustic comes equipped with a responsive Fishman MX-T.Fishman are known for making live performance everything it should be. So its time to explore a goose-bump-inducing tone thats perfect for your next show recording and tours. The D-12Es Fishman pickup captures all the magic of your instrument. Giving you a rich natural and incredibly dynamic sound for live performance. And youll always be in perfect pitch thanks to a soundhole mounted tuner. Specifications Body Model Name: Martin D-12E Road Series Electro Acoustic Model Number: D12E Construction: Mortise and Tenon Neck Joint Body Size: D-14 Fret Top Material: Sitka Spruce Back Material: Sapele Sides Material: Sapele Top Finish: Gloss Back Finish: Gloss Sides Finish: Gloss Top Colour: Clear Back Colour: Dark Mahogany Sides Colour: Dark Mahogany Back Purfling: Style 18 Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe Brace Pattern: X-Brace Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped Brace Material: Sitka Spruce Brace Size: 0.3125" w/0.25" Tone Bars Binding: Black Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe Neck and Fingerboard Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Shape: Performing Artist Neck Taper: High Performance Taper Neck Finish: Hand Rubbed Pleked: Yes Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite Scale Length: 25.4" Neck Joint: 14th Fret No. of Frets: 20 Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.75" Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2.125" Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots - 28 Style Pattern Side Dots: White Hardware and Electronics Electronics: Fishman MX-T Nut Material: White Corian Headstock Shape: Solid w/Standard Taper Headplate Material: HPL Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink Heelcap: Black Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop-In Saddle String Spacing: 2.15625" Saddle: Compensated White Tusq Saddle Radius: 16" Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Knob: Butterbean Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic Bridge Pin Dots: None Pickguard: Black Miscellaneous Recommended Strings: Lifespan 2.0 Authentic Acoustic MA550 Phosphor Medium Case: Soft Shell Label: Paper Label