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Martin D-X2E 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Brazilian Rosewood Pattern

12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, HPL Back and Sides, Hardwood Neck, and Hardwood Fingerboard - Brazilian Rosewood Pattern
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A Tough, Durable Spin on Timeless Martin Tone

A stunning 12-string, the D-X2E 12-string acoustic-electric lets you tote quality Martin features from onstage performances to the campfire with ease. Complete with gig-ready electronics and a smooth Performing Artist neck, the D-X2E 12-string is ready to go at a moment's notice. Laminate back and sides contribute to lightweight comfort and boost the D-X2E's overall weather resistance, which lets you enjoy a consistent performance when traveling between gigs or enjoying the great outdoors. Furthermore, the D-X2E 12-string’s back and sides now feature stunning prints of woodgrain patterns for a luxurious look that complements the D-X2E's tantalizing sound. Lastly, a premium solid spruce top enhances the D-X2E with bright resonance, warmth, and professional power. Discover the hallmarks of modern Martin quality with the D-X2E 12-string acoustic-electric guitar from Sweetwater!

HPL body with a bold new look

The HPL laminate woods compromising the D-X2E 12-string’s back and sides guarantee improved durability and resilience, not to mention savory sonic sophistication. Martin’s HPL back and sides deliver vibrant sustain and warm bass; they also make for an acoustic that’s less delicate than pricier options. Traveling with the D-X2E 12-string is anxiety-free, and it has become a popular choice among pros who don’t entertain the thought of taking prized vintage acoustics on the road. Moreover, Martin now adds stunning woodgrain looks that mirror the costly figured tonewood. These designs mark a new high point for the D-X2E’s looks and are meticulously re-created by analyzing solid tonewood specimens that exhibit supreme beauty.

Hardwood appointments and an artful neck design

The D-X2E 12-string comes with an upgraded spruce top, a solid tonewood appointment that supports a professional sound and feel while highlighting your personal style. Spruce not only enhances tone with brightness and warmth but also delivers lively, dynamic responses that are visceral and compelling. Inside the guitar’s sound chamber, scalloped X-bracing supports the spruce’s power with balanced lows, mids, and highs. Solid hardwood also forms the D-X2E’s neck, fingerboard, and bridge. Meanwhile, the Performing Artist neck carve supplies smooth, agile support with a wonderfully balanced feel for fingerpicking and strums.

Onboard E1 electronics

Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amp, recording interface, or even house PA systems at venues. Musicians at Sweetwater are impressed with the E1 system’s tone, volume, and phase-reverse controls, which let you faithfully amplify your D-X2E’s richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to taste. The E1’s phase-reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable! What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without any cable connections, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless! With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the D-X2E is equipped for anything.

Martin D-X2E 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • A well-crafted 12-string that marries Martin quality with cost-effective tonewoods
  • Solid spruce top supplies lush acoustics with plenty of brightness and power
  • HPL back and sides with printed woodgrain patterns for a premium look
  • Scalloped X-bracing balances highs and lows for enhanced projection and a smooth response
  • Hardwood neck, fingerboard, and bridge support tone, sustain, and player comfort
  • Performing Artist neck profile with High Performance taper facilitates your favorite techniques
  • Closed-gear tuning machines perform excellently while keeping dust and debris at bay
  • Outfitted with E1 electronics for plugged-in performance and direct recording

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 12
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: D-14 Dreadnought
  • Back & Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: X-Brace
  • Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: PA
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: 28 Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: White Corian/White Tusq
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed Gear
  • Electronics: Martin E-1
  • Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, .012-.054
  • Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 11DX2EBRAZ12STRING

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Rated 5/5

best acoustic 12-String under $

..not reviewing this for Sweetwater's benefit, but for real 1st timers.
Bought new in 2021. 1st 12-String ever. Read the reviews. Played one locally.
Why did I buy?
The sound. The fretboard. The durability.
Stayed in tune. The looks.
The particular sound comes from HPL. Pick a colour. All under $.
How a Formica guitar can sound so good. Ask Martin.
The neck just fits well.
No two hands are alike.
String spacing on the nut
could be more precise, but it's foreign mass produced.
This guitar can seriously take a beating. Not the spruce top, its solid. Finally for its looks it's a beauty.
Dislikes.
Tuners could be better.
They of course make this guitar top heavy.
All said, I'd buy it again. yup
Rated 4/5

Nice sounding, very playable

It's a great 12 string for the price. Definitely not Martin USA quality but better than a lot of other offshore acoustics I've seen. I still have a hard time getting around the fact that the back and sides are basically made from laminate flooring (HPL) but it does sound good.
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