Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany

Overview

• Body Size: D-14 Fret

• Top Material: Torrefied Spruce (Aging Toner)

• Back & Sides Material: Mahogany (Dark Mahogany)

• Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Electronics: Martin E1 (Pre-installed)

• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light

Top & Body

• Top Finish: Gloss

• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace (Scalloped, 5/16" Spruce)

• Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron

• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

• Binding: Black

• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood

• Neck Shape: PA Profile

• Neck Taper: High-Performance

• Neck Finish: Satin

• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Width:

  • Nut: 1 3/4"

  • 12th Fret: 2 1/8"

• Inlays: Old Style 18 (Faux Abalone)

• Side Dots: White

• Frets: 20

• Nut Material: White Corian

Bridge & Hardware

• Bridge Style: Modern Belly (Ebony)

• Saddle: White Tusq (16" Radius)

• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

• Bridge Pins: Black Plastic

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs

Headstock

• Headstock Shape: Solid

• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Logo: Script Old Style Overlay

Electronics

• System: Martin E1 (Preamp + Onboard Tuner)

• Controls: Volume, Tone, Tuner

Additional Features

• Case: Softshell Gig Bag Included

• Left-Handed Option: Yes

• Pleked Fretboard: Yes (Precision Leveled Frets)

• Label: Paper Label

Key Features

Torrefied Spruce Top – Artificially aged for enhanced resonance and a vintage played-in tone.
Martin E1 Electronics – Built-in tuner and preamp for easy amplification.
Scalloped X-Bracing – Optimized for balance and projection.
Pleked Fretboard – Ensures perfect playability and intonation.
Classic Dreadnought Design – Powerful, versatile tone ideal for strumming and flatpicking.