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1-Series DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Overview

Solid wood construction and legendary Martin tone at an affordable price.

The Martin DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar from the 1-Series is an affordable, solid wood-bodied guitar, backed by Martin's heritage of over 175 years in skilled building excellence and a limited lifetime warranty. Constructed from solid tonewoods including a Sitka spruce top, bookmatched Sapele back and sides, as well as an East Indian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, the 1-Series DC-1E creates that legendary rich and commanding Martin sound guitarists everywhere have come to know and love. This Martin guitar comes equipped with a Fishman sound reinforcement system featuring volume and tone controls and an onboard digital chromatic tuner. It also comes with Martin SP strings for great long-lasting tone and sustain, as well as a hardshell case to provide protection and security.

Martin has created the 1-Series to deliver legendary Martin quality and tone at a more accessible price.

Features

  • Solid Sitka spruce top
  • Bookmatched Sapele back and sides
  • East Indian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • Fishman sound reinforcement system
  • Martin SP strings
Specs

1-Series DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

  • Model: DC-1E
  • Label: Paper Label w/ Model Name
  • Construction: 1 Style; Ply Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
  • Body Size: D-14 Fret Cutaway
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Top Braces: Sitka/X1 Style/Scalloped
  • Pattern: D 14 Fret #101a
  • Bridge Plate: Maple
  • Side Brace: Sitka Spruce
  • Top Binding: 6/32'' Black Boltaron
  • Top Inlay: .0325'' B/W Boltaron (White Against Binding)
  • Rosette: Style 28; First Cut @ 4.188''
  • Pickguard: Black, Pattern 1 (D28 Style)
  • Back: Solid Sapele
  • Back Binding: 6/32'' Black Boltaron
  • Sides: Solid Sapele
  • Endpiece: Black Boltaron
  • Neck: Rust Stratabond
  • Neck Shape: Mod Low Oval
  • Headstock: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper
  • Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable 356mm
  • Heelcap: Black Boltaron
  • Nut: White Corian
  • Headplate: Indian Rosewood Pattern HPL Texture Finish w/ Printed Logo
  • Tuning Machines: Ping Chrome-18:1 Ratio w/ Small Knobs (Drill Y Step)
  • Fingerboard: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • Radius: 16''
  • Scale Length: 25.470''
  • Width At Nut: 1-11/16''
  • Width At 12 Fret: 2-1/8''
  • Fret Wire: Standard
  • Fret Slot: .020''
  • Frets Clear: 14
  • Total Frets: 20
  • Pearl Inlay: Style 28
  • Side Dots: White Boltaron
  • Side Dot Position: One At 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two At 12th, One At 15th & 17th Frets
  • Finish Body Package: Catalyzed Satin/ Dark Filler/Med. Cherry Stain
  • Finish Top: Catalyzed Satin
  • Bridge: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • Style: 1 Style Belly/Deeper Slot
  • String Spacing: 2-1/8''
  • Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
  • Electronics: Fishman Aero +
  • Strap Button: Ping Chrome
  • Strings: MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze
  • Bridge Pins: White w/ Black Dots
  • End Pin: End Pin Jack w/ Chrome Cap
  • Case: 345
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