Spruce top and mahogany body
The most striking feature of the Martin Guitars D-X2E-Mahogany is undoubtedly its laminated spruce top and laminated mahoganyback and sides. These not only give the guitar an exotic and luxurious appearance, but also produce a clear, rich sound with a pronounced overtone spectrum and warm, concise mids. Meanwhile, the voluminous resonance body of the popular dreadnought design and the scalloped X-bracing, which produces improved vibration behavior, provide the necessary assertiveness. These balanced sound characteristics make the model ideal for a variety of musical styles, from gentle fingerstyle melodies to powerful strumming. Durability and environmental friendliness are not neglected here either. For these reasons, Martin Guitars uses HPL (High Pressure Laminate) for this acoustic guitar, a robust and environmentally friendly material that not only contributes to sustainability, but also ensures that the guitar is extremely resistant to environmental influences such as moisture and temperature fluctuations. This makes it an excellent choice for musicians who spend a lot of time on the road, as well as for those enjoyable hours around the campfire.
Ergonomic neck profile and fingerboard
To guarantee the best playability for every guitarist, the Martin Guitars D-X2E-Mahogany has a birch neck with an ergonomic PA neck profile that allows a comfortable hand position at any point. This makes complex chord progressions and virtuoso solos much easier to accomplish. The Select Hardwood fingerboard with Beveled Comfort Edge is another outstanding feature. The smooth surface of the material enables fluid playing during fast runs and precise fingerpicking, while the Beveled Comfort Edge makes it easier to wrap the neck with the fretting hand, significantly reducing premature fatigue. Furthermore, the guitar is equipped with Satin Chrome Closed Gear tuners. These high-quality tuners ensure precise and robust tuning, which is essential for the reliability and playability of an instrument. The satin chrome finish adds a touch of elegance and complements the traditional natural satin finish of the tonewoods.
Innovative pickup system
Martin Guitars makes no compromises when it comes to electronics either, always ensuring innovation and high performance. The Martin Guitars E-1 pickup, an undersaddle pickup, was specially developed for demanding guitarists. The discreet undersaddle design, which does not interfere with the overall harmony of the guitar, ensures optimum detection of the string vibration directly at the Richtlite bridge, resulting in an unadulterated, true-to-original sound. Controlling the sound is also child's play. Equipped with a volume control, a tone control and a feedback-reducing phase control, this system enables comprehensive adjustment of your sound directly on the guitar. While the volume control allows you to fine-tune the volume, the tone can be shaped to suit your individual taste using the tone control. Another highlight of the Martin Guitars E-1 is the integrated chromatic tuner, which ensures fast and accurate tuning of your guitar, which is particularly useful in live situations. Whether you're recording at Studio, playing live or practicing at home, the E-1 gives you the performance and control you need to get your sound just right.