Weekend Spotlight｜ Other Products ｜Martin Road Series D-12E Retro Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Martin D-12E Retro combines classic dreadnought styling with powerful, well-balanced tone and reliable performance. Its solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, finished in gloss, deliver strong bass, clear mids, and articulate highs, while scalloped X-bracing enhances clarity, volume, and responsiveness. Vintage-inspired details, including old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open gear tuners with butterbean knobs, reflect Martin’s Style 18 heritage.
The Performing Artist (PA) neck with high-performance taper provides smooth, modern playability across the fingerboard. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics and a built-in tuner, and including a softshell case, this Road Series model is ready for stage, studio, or practice. Sky Music Australia presents the D-12E Retro as a versatile, durable instrument for serious players seeking classic Martin tone and long-term reliability.
Features

D-14 Fret dreadnought body for bold projection and balanced tone
Solid spruce top with Aging Toner gloss finish
Solid sapele back and sides with gloss Dark Mahogany finish
Scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance and clarity
Performing Artist (PA) neck profile with high-performance taper
Ebony fingerboard with Old Style 18 dot inlays
Ebony bridge with Modern Belly design and white plastic bridge pins with black dots
Faux tortoise pickguard and Old Style 18 Boltaron rosette
Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner
Hand-applied neck finish for smooth playability
Softshell case included for secure transport
Ideal for live performance, recording, or practice
Available through Sky Music Australia

Specs

Category
Acoustic-Electric

Body Shape
D-14 Fret (Dreadnought)

Top Wood
Solid Spruce

Top Color
Aging Toner

Back & Sides Wood
Solid Sapele

Back & Sides Finish
Gloss, Dark Mahogany

Bracing
Scalloped X-Brace, Spruce, 5/16"

Neck Profile
Performing Artist (PA), High-Performance Taper

Neck Wood
Select Hardwood

Neck Join
14th Fret, Mortise & Tenon

Fingerboard
Ebony, 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) nut width, 2 1/8" (54 mm) at 12th fret

Fingerboard Inlay
Old Style 18, Faux Mother-of-Pearl

Number of Frets
20

Scale Length
25.4" (64.5 cm)

Bridge
Ebony, Modern Belly

Bridge Pins
White Plastic with Black Dots

Bridge String Spacing
2 5/32" (52 mm)

Saddle
White Tusq, 16" Radius

Pickguard
Faux Tortoise

Rosette
Old Style 18 Boltaron

Headstock
Solid, Brazilian Rosewood HPL, Script Ink Logo

Tuning Machines
Nickel Open Gear, Butterbean Knobs

Nut Material
White Corian

Binding
Black

Finish
Gloss

Electronics
Martin E1 with built-in tuner

Heel Cap
Black

Included Case
Softshell

Country of Origin
Mexico
Brand:MartinCategory:Acoustic GuitarsSKU:40/RS-D12ETags:Body Shape:Dreadnought, Case:Bag Included, Category:Acoustic/Electric, Colour:Natural, Number of Strings:6, Orientation:Right Handed, Skill:Expert