We took the DX1KAE and reimagined it. The result is the D-X2E. The back and sides of this new guitar are constructed from a gorgeous, koa-pattern high-pressure laminate (HPL), generated from premium Hawaiian koa that was specially selected from Martin’s wood stores. A mother-of-pearl-pattern rosette and fingerboard inlay step up the flash of this model while a new wood neck, bridge, and fingerboard make the instrument lighter and more balanced and offer better sound transfer. It is also equipped with Fishman® MX electronics and strung with Martin’s Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 strings, giving the D-X2E superior sound to match its great looks. Add in a new soft gig bag featuring headstock, bridge, and endpin protectors, a durable water-repellent exterior, and foam padding, and this model is truly a stage-ready guitar.
Specifications Overview
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
FINISH TOP: Hand-Rubbed
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
BACK & SIDE FINISH: None
BRACING PATTERN: X-Brace
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''
TOP MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
NECK SHAPE: Performing Artist
BACK MATERIAL: HPL
NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: HPL
ELECTRONICS: Fishman® MX
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Light - 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MA540T
Top
TOP COLOR: Clear
BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
BINDING: None
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/32"
TOP INLAY MATERIAL: None
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Katalox
TOP DETAIL: None
BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: White Plastic
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Pattern
BRIDGE PIN DOTS: Black Plastic
PICKGUARD INLAY: None
SADDLE: Compensated White Tusq
ROSETTE: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern with Multi-Stripe
SADDLE RADIUS: 16"
Body
BRACE MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
BACK & SIDES COLOR: None
BRACE SIZE: 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
BACK DETAIL: Figured Koa Pattern
BACK PURFLING/STRIP: None
BACK INLAY MATERIAL: None
HEELCAP: Black
SIDE DETAIL: Figured Koa Pattern
ENDPIECE: None
SIDE INLAY MATERIAL: None
ENDPIECE INLAY: None
Neck
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Katalox
FINISH NECK: Hand-Rubbed
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8''
NECK COLOR: None
FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: Style 28
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern
NECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret
FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: None
SIDE DOTS: White
Headstock
HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Standard Taper
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed Gear
HEADPLATE MATERIAL: HPL
KNOB: Small
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Ink
NUT MATERIAL: White Corian
HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: None
Misc
CASE: Soft Gig Bag
LABEL: Paper Label
PLEKED: Yes
