Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany Torrified Sitka

The Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany gives a new dreadnought a broken-in voice

A new Martin with the openness of an old, familiar guitar: that is the idea behind the DE Retro Plus Mahogany. This electro-acoustic dreadnought from the Road Series takes inspiration from Martin's classic 18-style, but combines that look with modern playing comfort. The special thing is the solid, torrefied spruce top. Through a thermal treatment, this wood gets properties that match the resonance of older wood. A technique we know from the Authentic and Modern Deluxe series, here translated to an instrument for players who mainly want to use their guitar a lot.

The combination of that top with solid mahogany back and sides delivers a powerful, warm foundation with a clear midrange. The dreadnought body gives chords space and weight, while single notes retain their definition. Strumming firmly with a pick, a gentle accompaniment under vocals, or a melodic fingerpicking part: this Martin invites you to play with your attack. The scalloped spruce X-bracing supports the lively character, without the guitar losing its direct, recognizable voice.

The Performing Artist neck with High-Performance Taper offers a modern counterpart to the traditional look. The ebony fretboard has twenty frets and a radius of 16 inches, with a scale length of 25.4 inches. An ebony bridge, nickel-plated open tuners, and Old Style 18 inlay in imitation abalone complete the finish. For performances, the Martin E1 electronics are present, with a built-in tuner and controls to fine-tune your amplified sound. The included soft case makes the whole thing practical for rehearsals and performances.

Are you looking for the familiar mahogany dreadnought character, but don't want to choose between vintage inspiration and modern ease of use? Come play this Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany and discover how quickly a new guitar can feel familiar.