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Martin Road Series Retro 000-12E
Martin
1 In stock
Electro Acoustic Guitar
Martin
Premium Tonewoods for Classic, Balanced Acoustic Tone
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sitka spruce delivers clear note articulation, lively dynamics and strong projection, giving the 000-12E Retro a voice that’s versatile for fingerstyle, flatpicking or rhythm playing.
Back & Sides: Solid Sapele
Sapele back and sides contribute warm, focused midrange and balanced lows that complement the responsive spruce top, helping create a warm, articulate and harmonically rich acoustic sound.
Together, these woods produce the 000-12E Retro’s signature blend of clarity, warmth and responsiveness, a classic Martin tone well-suited to a wide range of playing styles.
Elegant Craftsmanship & Detailing
Every detail of the 000-12E Retro reflects thoughtful design inspired by Martin’s heritage:
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Rosette: Old Style 18 multi-stripe rosette around the soundhole, a nod to classic Martin aesthetics.
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Binding: Black body binding frames the top and back with understated contrast.
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Pickguard: Faux tortoise pickguard adds vintage-inspired practicality.
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Finish: Full gloss finish on top, back and sides enhances visual depth and lets the tonewoods resonate freely.
Neck, Feel & Hardware
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Neck: Select hardwood neck with Martin’s Performing Artist (PA) profile and High-Performance Taper for smooth, modern playability across the fretboard.
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Fingerboard: Ebony provides a smooth playing surface with durability and bright tonal contribution.
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Scale Length: 24.9″ (≈ 632 mm), a classic 000 size that offers a comfortable feel with balanced tension.
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Nut Width: 1 3/4″ (44.5 mm), traditional Martin spacing that suits chords and single-note passages alike.
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Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing enhances volume, responsiveness and harmonic clarity.
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Tuners: Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs provide reliable tuning stability and a vintage touch.
Electronics & Features
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Electronics: Martin E1 pickup/preamp system with controls for volume, tone and phase, plus a built-in tuner, giving practical and musical amplified performance for live or recording contexts.
Protection & Case
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Case: Supplied with a softshell gig bag for lightweight protection and transport.
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
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| Model | Martin 000-12E Retro |
| Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Solid Sapele |
| Neck | Select Hardwood (PA Profile, High-Performance Taper) |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Body Shape | 000-14 Fret |
| Scale Length | 24.9″ (≈ 632 mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4″ (≈ 44.5 mm) |
| Rosette | Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe |
| Binding | Black |
| Tuners | Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Knobs |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Electronics | Martin E1 (Volume, Tone, Phase, Built-in Tuner) |
| Finish | Gloss (Top, Back & Sides) |
| Case | Softshell Gig Bag Included |
UK Shipping
UK postage is free on most items, excluding pianos, digital pianos and double basses which we will quote on an individual basis.
We send smaller items via Royal Mail and larger items via a carrier. We will e-mail you when your order has been shipped. Orders usually take 2-3 working days.
ROI Shipping
Delivery to Ireland is free on items over £179, excluding pianos, digital pianos and double basses which we will quote on an individual basis. For delivery of items under £179, the cost is £10.
International Shipping
We are happy to give a quote for international shipping. Email info@matchettsmusic.com or phone us on +44 (0) 28 9032 6695 for a price.
Piano Shipping
Due to the size and weight of pianos and digital pianos, we have to quote for delivery on an individual basis, Email us at info@matchettsmusic.com or phone us on 028 9032 6695 for a quote.
Returns Policy
You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
Your item must be in the original packaging, and have the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please note that gift vouchers are not eligible for refunds.
Refunds
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If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment). You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your card issuer’s policies.
Return Shipping
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item.
Queries
For any delivery questions or queries, send us an email at info@matchettsmusic.com, or call us on 028 9032 6695.
