Compact Martin Craftsmanship in a Grand Concert Body
There's something refreshing about a guitar that doesn't try to be everything to everyone. The Martin 00-10E Special brings the classic Grand Concert 00 body size to the Road Series for the first time, and it feels like a guitar that knows exactly what it is — a comfortable, solid-wood instrument built for players who value clarity and playability over sheer volume. With a 24.9-inch scale and all-solid construction, this guitar fits easily in your hands and delivers a surprisingly full voice for its size. It's Martin's way of proving that comfort and tone aren't mutually exclusive.
This isn't a guitar that demands to be the loudest in the room. Instead, it shines in the places where nuance matters — the studio, your living room, a quiet gig where every note counts. The solid spruce top paired with solid sapele back and sides produces a balanced midrange punch with bright, airy trebles and enough warmth in the bass to keep things interesting. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming, the 00-10E responds with clarity and definition. And with built-in Martin E1 electronics, you can take that natural acoustic voice to the stage without compromise.
The 00-10E Special suits players who appreciate a guitar that gets out of the way and lets you play. Singer-songwriters, fingerstyle players, and anyone who spends long sessions with a guitar in their lap will find a lot to like here. It's also a smart choice if you've been eyeing Martin quality but want something more approachable in size and price.
All-Solid Wood Construction with Spruce and Sapele
One of the standout features of the 00-10E Special is its all-solid wood construction — a rarity in this price range. The solid spruce top amplifies resonance while maintaining balanced sonics across all frequencies, giving you clear trebles and articulate mids. Spruce is a proven workhorse tonewood, and it pairs beautifully with the solid sapele back and sides. Sapele brings mahogany-like warmth with an extra touch of high-end projection, giving this guitar a voice that's rich without being dark.
The scalloped X-bracing enhances the guitar's resonance and projection, allowing the top to vibrate more freely. This bracing pattern is part of Martin's signature sound design, and you'll hear it in the way the guitar responds to your playing — dynamic, open, and expressive. The satin finish on the top, back, and sides not only feels smooth under your hands but also lets the wood breathe and resonate naturally. Over time, solid wood guitars like this one open up and develop a more complex, broken-in sound.
Grand Concert Comfort with a Short-Scale Neck
The 00-14 fret Grand Concert body size offers exceptional comfort for players who find dreadnoughts too bulky. It's smaller in the lower bout, which makes it easier to hold for extended playing sessions, but it's still a full-sized guitar with plenty of tonal depth. The shorter 24.9-inch scale length reduces string tension, making bends easier and fretting more comfortable — especially if you have smaller hands or prefer a more relaxed feel.
The select hardwood neck features Martin's PA (Performing Artist) profile with a high-performance taper, offering smooth navigation up and down the fretboard. The 1-3/4-inch nut width gives you comfortable string spacing for both open chords and fingerstyle work. The select hardwood fingerboard and bridge add durability and contribute to the guitar's balanced tone, while the hand-applied neck finish feels natural and smooth. It's a neck that invites you to keep playing.
Stage-Ready with Martin E1 Electronics
The Martin E1 electronics system makes this guitar ready for any stage or studio situation. Built into the soundhole, the E1 features a built-in chromatic tuner, plus controls for volume, tone, and phase. The phase-reverse button is especially useful for eliminating feedback in tight spaces or when you're standing close to your amp. You can tune up without any cable connections, so tuning breaks onstage are quick and painless.
The E1 system faithfully reproduces the 00-10E's natural acoustic tone when plugged in, capturing the warmth and clarity of the sapele and spruce combination. Whether you're running direct to a PA, connecting to an acoustic amp, or recording through an interface, the E1 delivers consistent, professional-grade amplified sound. Additional appointments like the chrome enclosed-gear tuning machines, white TUSQ saddle, and Corian nut ensure stable tuning and clear tone transfer. The faux tortoise pickguard adds a classic touch to the guitar's clean, understated aesthetic.
Product Features:
- Grand Concert (00-14 fret) body size offers comfortable playability and balanced tone
- All-solid wood construction with solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides
- Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and projection
- 24.9-inch scale length with 1-3/4-inch nut width for comfortable playability
- Select hardwood neck with PA profile and high-performance taper
- Select hardwood fingerboard and bridge with 20 frets and Style 28 dot inlays
- Martin E1 electronics with built-in chromatic tuner, volume, tone, and phase controls
- Satin finish on top, back, sides, and hand-applied neck finish
- White TUSQ saddle, Corian nut, and chrome enclosed-gear tuning machines
- Includes soft-shell case
Brand: Martin
Model: 00-10E Special
SKU: 11SP0010E
Condition: New
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