Martin D-X1E Mahogany Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Left-handed dreadnought
- Figured mahogany HPL top, back and sides
- Birch neck, Richlite fingerboard
- Martin E-1 electronics with chromatic tuner, volume, tone and phase
- 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack
- Softshell case included
- 12.5 pounds
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A left-handed dreadnought with onboard electronics and a softshell case, voiced loud and bass-forward. The laminate body favors durability over all-wood character.
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ASIN: B0D778ZT2XModel: D-X1ECategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
A left-handed player who wants a dreadnought acoustic-electric gets a mahogany-pattern HPL top, back and sides with a birch neck and Richlite fingerboard. Martin electronics add a built-in chromatic tuner and tone controls.
The left-handed layout comes with loud projection, strong bass and satin tuners. The thinner fingerboard has a beveled edge for comfort. The limitation is laminate construction and an unlisted scale length.
Who it's for
Left-handed strummers and singer-songwriters at any experience level who want to play unplugged or amplified. Right-handed players, and anyone who needs a listed scale length, will find a better match elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Loud dreadnought with strong bass
- Built-in chromatic tuner
- Softshell case included
- Comfort beveled fingerboard edge
- Laminate top, back and sides
- Scale length not listed
Performance notes
The dreadnought shape supplies the loud, projecting voice with strong bass, and the warm laminate body adds durability. Tone and phase controls shape the amplified signal. The signal leaves through the quarter inch jack.
Specifications
| Brand | Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | D-X1E |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Dreadnought |
| Item weight | 12.5 poundshigher than 83% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Hand Orientation | Left |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | HPL |
| Back Material Type | High pressure laminate |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Richlite |
| String Material Type | Alloy steel |
| Neck Material Type | Birch |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Softshell case |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Sound Profile | Warm |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Electronics | Martin E-1 with chromatic tuner |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I plug in the Martin D-X1E Left-Handed?
It has Martin E-1 electronics and a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack, so a standard instrument cable connects it to an amp. The listing does not include a cable.
Is the Martin D-X1E Left-Handed really left-handed?
Yes. The hand orientation is listed as left, and the title says left-handed.
Is the Martin D-X1E Left-Handed an all-wood guitar?
No. The top, back and sides are HPL, a laminate, in a mahogany pattern.