Step into a guitar that sounds like it’s been on the road for decades from day one. The Martin 000E Retro Plus acoustic-electric guitar bridges the gap between classic 28-style heritage and modern Road Series performance. At its heart is a torrefied solid spruce top, thermally aged to provide an instantly played-in voice with open, responsive resonance. Paired with solid granadillo back and sides, it offers rich sustain, sparkling highs and a warm midrange that projects beautifully across all six strings. The 000 body ensures exceptional balance, while an ebony fingerboard and Performing Artist neck provide smooth, effortless playability. Finished with Style 28-inspired appointments and LR Baggs Element electronics, this stage-ready auditorium is built to inspire wherever your journey takes you.
Torrefied Spruce and Granadillo for Immediate, Balanced Tone
The tonal identity of the 000E Retro Plus begins with a torrefied spruce top that’s been thermally aged to emulate decades of play, producing a clear, lively voice that responds naturally to both nuanced fingerstyle and dynamic strumming. Granadillo back and sides provide warm, rich mids with defined low-end punch and sparkling highs. Scalloped X-bracing enhances top vibration, offering enhanced articulation, projection and sustain that make every note resonate fully. Together, these elements give the 000E Retro Plus acoustic-electric guitar a voice that’s balanced, expressive and ready for recording or live performance straight out of the case.
Performing Artist Neck and Ebony Fingerboard for Responsive Play
The 000E Retro Plus features Martin’s Performing Artist neck profile with a high-performance taper, giving players a smooth, modern feel that supports effortless fretting, fast chord changes and expressive playing. Its 24.9" scale length strikes a perfect balance between string tension and responsiveness, while an ebony fingerboard provides a silky, stable surface that feels immediate under the fingers. Plek’d at the factory for precise fretwork, and complemented by Style 28-inspired dot inlays, this neck/fingerboard combination ensures consistent playability from first fret to last, inviting long sessions without fatigue and empowering nuanced expression across all styles.
LR Baggs Element Electronics for Stage-Ready Performance
Plug in with confidence thanks to the LR Baggs Element system, designed to capture the guitar’s natural tonal balance and project it clearly in amplified environments. The discreet onboard controls allow for quick adjustments of volume and tone without interrupting your playing. Voiced for clarity, warmth and dynamic responsiveness, the electronics make this Retro Plus model ideal for live performance or direct recording. Players can rely on a faithful acoustic-to-amplified translation, ensuring the signature 000E tone carries over seamlessly to any stage or studio situation.
Refined Style 28 Appointments and Road-Ready Hardware
Every detail on the 000E Retro Plus is built for both elegance and endurance. Nickel open-gear tuners offer smooth, reliable tuning, while an ebony bridge and white TUSQ saddle ensure stable intonation and precise energy transfer. Faux tortoiseshell bridge pins and pickguard add subtle visual warmth, complementing the white binding and Style 28 rosette that honor Martin’s heritage. Finished in a gloss top with aging toner and classic natural stain on the back and sides, this guitar combines durability with timeless design cues, making it as visually striking as it is sonically refined for the stage or studio.
A Modern Retro Classic Built to Inspire and Endure
The Martin 000E Retro Plus acoustic-electric guitar exemplifies the Road Series philosophy: a professional-grade, performance-ready guitar that adapts to any setting, from home practice and songwriting to live performance. Compact yet resonant, it offers immediate musical satisfaction thanks to its torrefied spruce top and granadillo body. Thoughtful ergonomics, smooth playability and versatile electronics make it a reliable partner on the road or in the studio. Supplied with a soft case and ready to go wherever your music takes you, this Retro Plus model is a guitar you’ll play, cherish and grow with for years to come.