Here for sale we have a stunning Martin Road Series D-13E in Gloss Natural finish. Made in Mexico in 2021, this guitar comprises a Sitka Spruce top, Ziricote Fine Veneer back & sides, Select Hardwood neck and 20 fret FSC Certified Richlite fingerboard with matching bridge. A Compensated White Tusq saddle and Nut are fitted, along with Martin sealed tuning machines. A Fishman MX-T Onboard Preamp is featured with soundhole mounted controls for volume and tone and a soundhole mounted tuner.
The Select Hardwood neck plays very well, with the ‘Performing Artist’ profile sitting very comfortably in the hand and providing easy fretting and ergonomic thumb positioning in all registers. The FSC Certified Richlite fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers whilst the traditional 16" radius remains as practical as ever, well suited to both chordal, fingerstyle and melodic playing styles across the register. The Dreadnought body shape is comfortable in the arms, with the all-solid construction ensuring a resonant and lively experience for the player.
The voice of the Road Series D-13E is rich and beautiful, and really lives up to the reputation that this iconic guitar commands. The Ziricote Fine Veneer back and sides provide a silky smooth bass response that remains detailed and accurate across the dynamic range. The mids are punchy and clear, and add a warmth and clarity to the tone. The top end is sparkly and bright, adding a glistening quality to every note played on the instrument. The dynamic range of the Martin Road Series D-13E is truly impressive. Gentle playing is rewarded with a very tender and soft tone, ramping smoothly up to the rich, loud chord strumming sound that the Dreadnought is renowned for. A truly fantastic example of an iconic instrument.
Martin Road Series D-13E Gloss Natural 2021 Electric-Acoustic Guitar
Brand - Martin
Model - Road Series D-13E
Finish - Gloss Natural
Year - 2021
Made In - Mexico
Top - Sitka Spruce
Back/Sides - Ziricote Fine Veneer
Neck - Select Hardwood
Neck Profile - Performing Artist
Fingerboard - FSC Certified Richlite
Fingerboard Radius - 16"
Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total
Scale Length- 25.4"
Nut Width - 1.746"
Pickups: Fishman MX-T Onboard Preamp
Controls: Volume, tone
Our ID: 113042422700
Weight: 4.95lbs
Serial Number: 2607927
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the headstock.
Neck: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the neck and fingerboard.
Body: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the body.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5mm hex) not included.
Hardware: Excellent condition.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Strings on Guitar - 11-52
Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.75mm - Bass 2.5mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
There is only very light material remaining in the saddle for further adjustments.
Electrics:
Fully functional.
Case & Accessories:
Martin soft shell case
Excellent condition.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.