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Martin DC-1E Dreadnought
Our hands make the DC1E Martin Acoustic, magic for your hands. A Martin dc1e guitar, because it is crafted with the best raw materials, and made by world-renowned skilled craftspeople, becomes a magical sensual experience-to completely satisfy your personal aesthetics.
Our dedicated workers set out to make sure that your martin dc1e dreadnought acoustic guitar will look, feel and sound great from the moment you pick it up. Even more satisfying for you, you will sense that your Martin sounds, plays and feels even better with each passing day-and year.
Venetian cutaway dreadnought with a bright tone!
Features a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back, laminated mahogany sides, tortoise binding, and rosewood fingerboard and bridge. It also comes with onboard FishmanŽ Pre-fix electronics. Includes Martin hardshell case ($100 value).
The 1 series Martins have solid wood tops, laminate sides, solid backs on rosewood models. All feature a patented neck mortise, A-frame X-bracing, and satin finishes. All are handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Each includes a hardshell case.
Features:
Solid spruce top
Solid mahogany back
Laminated mahogany sides
Tortoise binding
Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
FishmanŽ Pre-fix electronics
Patented neck mortise
A-frame X-bracing
Satin finish
Includes:
hardshell case
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Model Specifications
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| MODEL | DC-1E |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Mortoise/Tenon Neck Joint |
| BODY SIZE: | D-14 Fret CUTAWAY |
| TOP: | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| ROSETTE: | Style 28 |
| TOP BRACING PATTERN: | D1 (A-Frame) |
| TOP BRACES: | 1 Style/Non-Scalloped |
| BACK MATERIAL: | Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| BACK PURFLING: | Style 18 |
| SIDE MATERIAL: | Laminated Mahogany |
| ENDPIECE: | Black BoltaronŽ |
| ENDPIECE INLAY: | none |
| BINDING: | Tortoise Color |
| TOP INLAY STYLE: | none |
| SIDE INLAY: | none |
| BACK INLAY: | none |
| NECK MATERIAL: | Solid Spanish Cedar |
| NECK SHAPE: | Modified Low Oval |
| NUT MATERIAL: | White CorianŽ |
| HEADSTOCK: | Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper |
| HEADPLATE: | Solid East Indian Rosewood/ Raised Gold Foil Logo |
| HEELCAP: | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| SCALE LENGTH: | 25.4'' |
| # OF FRETS CLEAR: | 14 |
| # OF FRETS TOTAL: | 20 |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: | 1 11/16'' |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH 12TH FRET: | 2 1/8'' |
| FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: | Style 28 |
| FINGERBOARD BINDING: | none |
| FINISH BACK & SIDES: | Semi Gloss/ Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler |
| FINISH TOP: | Semi Gloss/ Clear |
| FINISH NECK: | Semi Gloss/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler |
| BRIDGE MATERIAL: | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| BRIDGE STYLE: | 1 Style Belly |
| BRIDGE STRING SPACING: | 2 1/8'' |
| SADDLE: | 16'' Radius/Compensated/White MicartaŽ |
| TUNING MACHINES: | Chrome w/ Small Knobs |
| RECOMMENDED STRINGS: | MSP+ 4100 Coated Light Phosphor Bronze |
| BRIDGE & END PINS: | White w/ Black Dots |
| PICKGUARD: | I-01 Tortoise Color |
| CASE: | 345 Hard Shell |
| INTERIOR LABEL: | none |
| ELECTRONICS: | FishmanŽ Prefix |
| OTHER OPTIONS: | Available left-handed at no additional charge |
| OTHER COMMENTS: | All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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