The Martin D-12E Retro blends timeless dreadnought design with modern craftsmanship, delivering bold, resonant tone and articulate clarity that commands attention on every stage. Engineered for professional performance, this guitar offers powerful projection, responsive dynamics, and effortless playability, making it a versatile companion for studio, live shows, or songwriting sessions. Its classic aesthetics and refined voice ensure every performance is expressive, balanced, and unforgettable.

Features 

• D-14 Fret body size
  
• Sapele back and sides
  
• Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
  
• PA Profile with High-Performance Taper neck
  
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
  
• Equipped with E1 electronics and a built-in tuner
  
• Softshell case

Specifications 

General
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: Martin E1

Body
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Black
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Black
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Natural
Finish Neck: Hand-Applied

Fingerboard
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White

Hardware
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: White Corian
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Black
Saddle: White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron