Easily one of the best quality for its price, this Martin model comes with all solid wood construction and scalloped X-bracing, usually found on guitars at a different price point. The result is a mature sound profile for a comfy 000-sized model. From Martin: "The Martin 000-12E Retro delivers classic style, balanced tone, and proven performance—all wrapped in a full-body gloss finish that adds rich visual depth to its solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides. Scalloped X-bracing enhances clarity, volume, and responsiveness, while the Performing Artist neck profile with high-performance taper ensures smooth, modern playability across the fingerboard. Old-style dot inlays, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel open gear tuners with butterbean knobs nod to Martin’s Style 18 roots. With versatile E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this Road Series model is ready to go wherever your playing takes you—and to stick with you for the long haul." Specs: 000-14 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 Softshell case
