Martin D-X1E X Series Koa

New Style 28 mother-of-pearl pattern fingerboard inlay steps up the D-X1E, lending a bit of classic Martin style to this affordably priced model. It is equipped with Fishman® MX electronics and strung with Martin’s Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 strings. With a new, soft gig bag featuring headstock, bridge, and endpin protectors, a durable water-repellent exterior, and foam padding, this model is ready to go anywhere.

Specs:
Weight: 5 lbs 0.8 oz
Serial #: 2791601

Overview:

  • Body Size: D-14 Fret
  • Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
  • Bracing Pattern: X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Top Material: HPL
  • Back Material: HPL
  • Side Material: HPL
  • Electronics Options: Fishman MX
  • Finish Top: None
  • Back and Side Finish: None
  • Scale Length: 25.4”
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 ¾”
  • Neck Shape: Performing Artist
  • Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
  • Electronics: Yes

Top:

  • Top Color: None
  • Binding: None
  • Top Inlay Material: None
  • Top Detail: Figured Koa Pattern
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Pickguard Inlay: None
  • Rosette: Herringbone Ink
  • Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32”
  • Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
  • Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
  • Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
  • Saddle Radius: 16”

Body:

  • Brace Material: Spruce
  • Brace Size: 5/16”
  • Back Purfling/Strip: None
  • Heelcap: Black
  • Endpiece: None
  • Endpiece Inlay: None
  • Back and Sides Color: None
  • Back Detail: Figured Koan Pattern
  • Back Inlay Material: None
  • Side Detail: Figured Koa Pattern
  • Side Inlay Material: None

Neck:

  • Neck Material: Black Birch Laminate
  • Finish Neck: Hand-Rubbed
  • Neck Color: None
  • Number of Frets Total: 20
  • Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
  • Side Dots: White
  • Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
  • Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern
  • Fingerboard Binding Material: None
  • Side Dots: White

Headstock:

  • Headstock Shape: Solid With Standard Taper
  • Headplate Material: HPL
  • Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
  • Headplate Binding Material: None
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
  • Knob: Small
  • Nut Material: White Corian
  • Headplate Detail: None

Misc.:

  • Case: Soft Gig Bag
  • Label: Paper Label