The Martin D-10E Retro Sapele is built for players who want a no-nonsense dreadnought that delivers power, balance, and reliability night after night. Drawing inspiration from Martin’s understated Style 15 instruments, this model blends vintage aesthetics with modern performance features. Its all-solid sapele construction gives it a focused, woody voice that recalls classic workhorse Martins — guitars designed to be played hard, recorded often, and trusted on stage.
Sonically, the D-10E offers a punchy low end, clear fundamentals, and a strong midrange presence that helps it cut through a mix without sounding overly bright. The scalloped X-bracing allows the top to breathe, producing impressive volume and dynamic response whether you’re strumming full chords, flatpicking, or accompanying vocals. Sapele’s tonal character sits comfortably between mahogany and rosewood, making this guitar especially versatile for folk, Americana, worship, country, and singer-songwriter settings.
Playability is equally dialed in. The Performing Artist neck profile provides a modern, comfortable feel that suits long sessions and fast transitions, while the onboard Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner make this guitar stage-ready right out of the case. Finished in a warm satin Dark Mahogany color and paired with vintage-style open-gear tuners, the D-10E Retro Sapele is a dependable dreadnought that looks classic, sounds bold, and is ready for wherever the road leads next. Available now at Haggerty’s Music and complete with a softshell gig bag for convenient transport and reliable protection.
Sonically, the D-10E offers a punchy low end, clear fundamentals, and a strong midrange presence that helps it cut through a mix without sounding overly bright. The scalloped X-bracing allows the top to breathe, producing impressive volume and dynamic response whether you’re strumming full chords, flatpicking, or accompanying vocals. Sapele’s tonal character sits comfortably between mahogany and rosewood, making this guitar especially versatile for folk, Americana, worship, country, and singer-songwriter settings.
Playability is equally dialed in. The Performing Artist neck profile provides a modern, comfortable feel that suits long sessions and fast transitions, while the onboard Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner make this guitar stage-ready right out of the case. Finished in a warm satin Dark Mahogany color and paired with vintage-style open-gear tuners, the D-10E Retro Sapele is a dependable dreadnought that looks classic, sounds bold, and is ready for wherever the road leads next. Available now at Haggerty’s Music and complete with a softshell gig bag for convenient transport and reliable protection.