Martin D‑12E Retro 12‑String Acoustic‑Electric Guitar

Lush, Full‑Chord 12‑String Tone with Vintage Martin Style

The Martin D‑12E Retro 12‑String Acoustic‑Electric Guitar delivers the rich, shimmering lushness that only a twelve‑string dreadnought can provide — paired with vintage retro aesthetics and modern amplified performance. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this guitar offers powerful projection, complex harmonic richness, and dynamic responsiveness across genres.

Equipped with Fishman® MX‑T electronics, the D‑12E Retro is ready for the stage or studio, providing natural amplified tone with responsive clarity when plugged in. Whether you’re strumming open‑chord pads or fingerpicking intricate textures, this model delivers classic Martin voice with a bold 12‑string personality.

🌟 Key Features

• Dreadnought 12‑String Body Shape — Big, full sound with enhanced harmonic shimmer.

• Solid Sitka Spruce Top — Bright, articulate treble response with wide dynamic range.

• Solid Mahogany Back & Sides — Warm mids and balanced low end with classic Martin voice.

• Fishman® MX‑T Electronics — Natural amplified character and easy tone shaping.

• Vintage Retro Styling — Subtle cosmetic details that evoke classic Martin heritage.

• Modified Low‑Oval Neck Profile — Comfortable playability with solid fret access, especially for 12‑string techniques.

• Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge — Warm feel with clear sustain and resonance.

• Includes Gig Bag — Protective transport for gigging and travel.

🎶 Tone & Performance

The D‑12E Retro delivers richly layered harmonics, warm resonance, and natural complexity that define the 12‑string voice. The combination of a solid spruce top and solid mahogany body gives you crisp highs with warmth in the midrange and a focused low end, which rings beautifully whether fingerpicked or strummed.

When amplified through the Fishman MX‑T system, the guitar retains its acoustic character with natural tone capture and ease of control, making it ideal for live performance and studio recording alike.

👍 Ideal For

• Singer‑songwriters wanting full‑chord richness

• Players who love harmonic shimmer and resonance

• Studio artists recording lush acoustic parts

• Gigging musicians needing stage‑ready 12‑string tone

• Intermediate to advanced players seeking expressive depth