The Martin 000-10E Retro acoustic-electric guitar is a time-tested tool built for the long haul, pairing classic Martin tone with modern, player-focused design. A solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides deliver punchy mids, crisp trebles and a balanced voice that shines in both fingerstyle and strummed settings, while scalloped X-bracing enhances responsiveness and projection. The comfortable 000 auditorium body offers clarity and balance across all six strings, and a Performing Artist neck with a sleek ebony fingerboard ensures smooth, modern playability. Finished with Martin E1 electronics for seamless transition from the rehearsal space to the stage, the 000-10E Retro is a reliable companion for practice, performance and everything in between.

Solid Spruce Top and Sapele Back and Sides for Balanced Response

At the heart of the 000-10E Retro is a solid spruce top paired with solid sapele back and sides—a proven tonewood combination known for clarity, punch and warm midrange presence. Scalloped spruce X-bracing enhances responsiveness and dynamic range, allowing the top to move freely for improved projection and articulation. The auditorium body shape delivers a focused, balanced voice with excellent note separation, making it ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle playing. From delicate passages to more assertive dynamics, the 000-10E responds with consistency and musicality.

Comfortable Performing Artist Neck and Smooth Ebony Fingerboard

The Performing Artist neck profile with a high-performance taper offers a smooth, modern playing experience that feels instantly familiar. Designed for comfort across the entire fretboard, it supports long sessions without fatigue and accommodates a wide range of playing styles. The ebony fingerboard adds a refined feel under the fingers while contributing to the guitar’s crisp attack and clear note definition. With a 24.9" scale length and precise Plek’d setup, the 000-10E Retro acoustic-electric guitar delivers effortless playability that encourages confidence and creativity up and down the neck.

Martin E1 Electronics for Faithful Amplified Tone

Equipped with Martin’s E1 electronics system, the 000-10E Retro is ready for stage and studio use right out of the case. The system provides natural-sounding amplification that preserves the guitar’s acoustic character, ensuring clarity and balance when plugged in. Discreet onboard controls include volume, tone and a built-in tuner for quick adjustments and easy tuning between songs. Whether performing live, recording direct or rehearsing through monitors, the E1 electronics deliver reliable, transparent sound in any amplified setting.

Understated Appointments With Road-Ready Durability

Finished in satin with black binding and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard, the 000-10E Retro embraces a clean, no-nonsense aesthetic inspired by classic Martin design. Nickel open-gear tuners provide dependable tuning stability with a vintage look, while the modern belly ebony bridge ensures solid string transfer and sustain. Built using Martin’s mortise-and-tenon neck construction, this guitar is designed for long-term stability and consistent performance. An included soft case makes transport easy, whether you’re heading to a session, rehearsal or gig.

A Modern Road Series Classic You Can Rely On

The Martin 000-10E Retro delivers everything players expect from the Road Series: professional tone, comfortable playability and dependable electronics in a thoughtfully crafted instrument. With its balanced auditorium body, solid tonewoods and stage-ready features, it’s an ideal choice for developing musicians and seasoned players alike. The 000-10E Retro acoustic-electric guitar doesn’t chase trends—it offers a timeless foundation you can build on, song after song, year after year.