Martin & Co DCX1E Sitka Spruce Electric Acoustic Guitar
Martin & Co DCX1E Solid Sitka Spruce Electric Acoustic Guitar
Martin has always made prudent use of natural resources,
especially rare or endangered tonewoods. At the same time,
we’re committed to building guitars of superior tone and
playability that are affordable to every guitarist. The X SERIES
more than meets both of these criteria. Backs and sides are
constructed of patented high-pressure laminate (HPL) and then
joined to a solid Sitka spruce or HPL top. The result: great
sounding and playing guitars, environmentally friendly, and
one of our best values ever.
Renowned for Quality, Tone and Playability.
At Martin, quality begins with guitar design. Since
C. F. Martin, Sr. invented the classic X-bracing in the
1850s, our designs have constantly evolved to enhance
tone and playability and now include both X-bracing as
well as a number of patented hybrid bracing patterns.
We’re sticklers for quality. Perhaps no other guitar receives
more quality checks, at every stage of construction, than a
Martin. When the guitar finally reaches the player, it is
ready to play and comfortable for most playing styles. Right out
of the case.
Tradition, knowledge of acoustics, premium tonewoods,
bracing, glues, woodworking techniques and leading-edge
technology all combine to create a tone that is uniquely
Martin – clear, resonant and loud with distinct separation
between bass and treble. Although many have tried to
duplicate our tone – no other guitar sounds like a Martin.
Today’s standard Martin neck, the slim, low-profile shape,
is the ultimate in playability, providing easy action at all
fingerboard positions. It’s also adjustable to allow for the
proper amount of neck relief, depending on playing style
and string gauge.
Quality. You can see it, feel it and, above
all, hear it in every Martin guitar we build.
Martin & Co DCX1E Sitka Spruce Electric Acoustic Guitar
Model Specifications
MODEL DCX1E
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret Cutaway
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron with Red Fiber
TOP BRACING PATTERN: A-Frame ''X-1''
TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
BACK PURFLING: none
SIDE MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
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: Mahogany Pattern HPL /Raised Gold Foil
HEELCAP: none
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Morado or Solid East Indian Rosewood
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: none
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: none
FINISH TOP: Hand Rubbed Finish
FINISH NECK: none
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Morado or Solid East Indian Rosewood
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome w/ Small Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin Studio Performance Light Phosphor Bronze (MSP4100)
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color
CASE: Available as an option
INTERIOR LABEL: Foil Label