Martin SP0010E Special Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Sapele Back and Sides, Select Hardwood Neck, and Select Hardwood Fingerboard – Natural

Definable by its 00-14 fret body shape, short-scale design, and impressively potent projection, the 00-10E Special represents Martin's expertise in sound design while supplying the comfort and navigation contemporary players need across a range of potential genres and play styles. A valuable tool both onstage and in the studio, the 00-10E Special retains Martin E1 electronics and a sleek appearance with a full-body satin finish, white TUSQ and Corian appointments, and chrome-enclosed tuning machines. Additional enhancements, including a PA profile neck, proprietary bracing, Style 28 dot inlays, and a hand-applied neck finish, are proof positive that the 00-10E Special deserves a spot in any discerning guitarist's acoustic arsenal.

Solid woods administer equally solid tone

All solid tonewoods, including a spruce top and sapele back and sides, are the leading force behind the 00-10E Special's dynamic warmth and projection. Known for its mahogany-like characteristics, sapele adds a touch of high-end projection into the mix, all of which is rounded out and amplified via a traditional wood top. The result is formidable tone that's ripe for a range of genres and across multiple play styles. Complete with Martin's proprietary X-bracing pattern, the 00-10E Special is sure to fill any room with exceptional power, potency, and detail.

All comfort, zero sacrifices

Boasting Martin's 00-14 fret body shape, the 00-10E Special is as comfortable as an acoustic guitar gets. A slightly shorter 24.9-inch scale further makes this acoustic a prime choice for players of any genre seeking out an instrument that is easy to maneuver. Likewise, an all-around satin finish is soft to the touch and makes for seamless navigational transitions along the guitar's select hardwood PA profile neck. It's all rounded out by an elite selection of built-in chrome Martin hardware and a dutiful white TUSQ saddle and Corian nut combo, ensuring every aspect of Martin's heralded craftsmanship is onboard and ready to perform in any stage or studio situation.

Onboard 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 are impressed with the E1 system’s tone, volume, and phase-reverse controls, which let you faithfully amplify your 00-10E Special’s richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to 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 any cable connections, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless! With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the 00-10E Special is equipped for anything.

Martin 00-10E Features:

• All solid wood acoustic guitar with built-in Martin electronics — a perfect studio and stage strummer
• Sapele body sports mahogany-like character with an extra touch of high-end projection
• Spruce top amplifies resonance while maintaining balanced sonics among all frequencies
• Configured in Martin’s 00-14 fret body shape for rounded comfortable acoustic access
• Proprietary Martin X-bracing pattern
• Select hardwood neck with PA profile maintains navigable access along all 20 frets
• 16-inch-radius select hardwood fretboard with style 28 dot fingerboard inlays and white side markers
• Ultra-smooth satin body finish
• White TUSQ saddle and Corian nut supplies a sturdy playing field for a comfortable, genuine feel
• Onboard Martin E1 electronics with built-in Volume, Tone, and Phase controls

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:00-10E Special Grand Concert
• Back & Sides Wood:Solid Sapele
• Top Wood:Solid Spruce
• Top Finish:Satin
• Color:Natural
• Body Bracing:X-brace
• Binding:Black Boltaron
• Neck Wood:Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape:PA Profile
• Radius:16"
• Fingerboard Material:Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Style 28 Dots
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:24.9"
• Nut Width:1.75"
• Nut/Saddle Material:White Corian/White Tusq
• Bridge Material:Select Hardwood
• Tuning Machines:Enclosed Gear
• Electronics:Martin E-1 preamp
• Strings:Martin MA540T, .012-.054
• Case/Gig Bag:Softshell Case