Martin 00012E Retro Acoustic Electric Spruce Top Sapele w/Soft Shell Case - OOO12ERETRO
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Martin 000-12E Retro
Acoustic Electric
Gloss-finished 000 balance with classic Style 18-inspired details
The Martin 000-12E Retro combines a balanced 000 voice with classic Martin styling and a full-body gloss finish that adds rich visual depth. With a solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, it delivers clear articulation, supportive mids, and a responsive feel that suits strumming, fingerstyle, and songwriting.
Scalloped X-bracing and modern playability for long sessions
Scalloped X-bracing enhances clarity, volume, and responsiveness, while the Performing Artist neck profile with High-Performance Taper provides a comfortable, modern feel up and down the fingerboard. With a 24.9 inch scale length and a 1 3/4 inch nut width, it offers a confident playing platform for a wide range of hands and styles.
E1 electronics with built-in tuner and softshell case included
Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner make it easy to plug in and stay dialed for rehearsals, recording, and stage use. A softshell case is included for practical protection and transport.
Specifications
- Body Size: 000-14 Fret
- Top Wood: Solid Spruce
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Back and Sides: Solid Sapele
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Neck Profile: Performing Artist Profile
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Scale Length: 24.9 inches
- Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 inches
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Inlays: Old Style 18
- Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron
- Binding: Black
- Bridge: Ebony, Modern Belly
- Bridge Pins: White Plastic with Black Dots
- Saddle: White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
- Nut Material: White Corian
- Electronics: Martin E1 with Built-In Tuner
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light
- Includes: Softshell Case
Why Choose the Martin 000-12E Retro
Choose this model if you want a gloss-finished 000 Acoustic Electric with a clear, balanced voice, modern comfort from the Performing Artist neck, and classic Style 18-inspired appointments - ready for the studio, stage, and long-term daily playing.