Martin DC-10E Road Series Modern Acoustic Electric Guitar - Black

Martin’s Road Series DC-10E Modern Black beckons acoustic players to the dark side with a wealth of blacked-out appointments and a satin Black finish that supplies just as much aesthetic mystique as it does sonic enviability. Taking on an optimized single-cut dreadnought body shape constructed with spruce-topped sapele, the Road Series DC-10E Modern Black exudes a balanced tone, full-bodied response, and momentous power backed by an X-style bracing pattern. Guitarists at Sadek Music appreciate its agile command thanks to a smooth 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard, a Venetian cutaway, and a sleek PA neck profile joined to the body via a mortise and tenon neck joint. Even in the finer details, this guitar excels, with a saddle and nut combo of TUSQ and Corian to help further purify the instrument’s string response. Finished with black open-gear tuners and a host of other sleek appointments, including black binding, a single-ring rosette, and 28-style inlays, the Road Series DC-10E Modern Black welcomes new players and veterans alike into the midst of Martin’s delightfully dark alter ego, available at Sadek Music.

A cornerstone of modern music

Martin’s early dreadnoughts set into motion the guitar’s prominent role in modern music and set the standard for tone quality in acoustic guitars. Martin dreadnoughts are known the world over for resonant warm tones, quality craftsmanship, and tasteful styling. While an important part of the music written and performed by the stars of the 1920s and ’30s, the Martin dreadnought became a cornerstone of folk and folk rock music in the ’50s and ’60s, post-WWII. And while the powerful voice and full sound of these iconic instruments have also made them a staple in the bluegrass world, their bold sonic signature is heard across genres. Plus, with its highly accessible single cutaway, the DC-10E Modern Black will effortlessly match musical wits with its contemporary counterparts.

A pairing of spruce and sapele

With a top of solid spruce, the DC-10E Modern Black is set up for sonic success from the very start. Spruce offers everything that guitarists desire in a classic acoustic sound: articulate note definition, beautifully equalized tone, and natural projection. Martin’s X-bracing on the underside helps enhance these projective qualities even further, ensuring that your fretwork won’t get lost in the mix. Sapele completes the DC-10E Modern Black on the back and sides, providing a very resonant, mahogany-like tonal quality that perfectly complements the lively nature of the spruce top.

Plug in courtesy of E1 electronics

Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amp, recording interface, or even house PA systems at venues. Musicians at Sadek Music are impressed with the E1 system’s Tone, Volume, and Phase-Reverse controls, which allow you to faithfully amplify your instrument’s richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to your taste. The E1’s Phase-Reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable. What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without a cable connection, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless. With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the DC-10E Modern Black is equipped for anything, available at Sadek Music.

Martin DC-10E Modern Black Features:

• A sleek, blacked-out take on a classic Martin design and tone that's been optimized for premier modern playability
• Single-cut dreadnought body shape with 25.4-in. scale length offers a full and powerful sound that guitarists have cherished for decades
• Solid spruce top exudes a clear and balanced energy supported by exceptional X-brace projection
• Solid sapele at the back and sides offers a wonderfully resonant tonal personality to complement the spruce top
• Comfortably carved PA neck profile and a mortise and tenon neck joint create a strong foundation
• 16-in.-radius ebony fingerboard across a 14-fret-to-body layout provides a smooth, well-sustaining note platform
• Martin E1 electronics with Tone, Volume, Phase-Reverse, and a built-in tuner enable faithful amplification for a variety of settings
• TUSQ saddle and Corian nut work to purify the string response of this instrument for enhanced stage and studio playability
• Blacked-out appointments throughout, including binding and open-gear tuners, in addition to a single-ring rosette and 28-style inlays

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:DC-10
• Back & Sides Wood:Sapele
• Top Wood:Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss
• Color:Black
• Body Bracing:Scalloped X-bracing
• Neck Wood:Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape:Pa Profile
• Radius:16"
• Fingerboard Material:Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Dots
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.4"
• Scale Length Type:Standard-scale
• Nut Width:1.75"
• Nut Material:White Corian
• Saddle Material:Black Tusq
• Tuning Machines:Black Open Gear
• Electronics:Martin E1
• Strings:Martin MA540T, .012-.054
• Case/Gig Bag:Softshell Case