The Martin You've Been Waiting For
There's something special about walking into a venue with a guitar that's ready for anything. The Martin 00-X2E Cocobolo is that guitar—a Grand Concert acoustic-electric that puts classic Martin voice and modern durability into a package that won't keep you up at night worrying about temperature swings or the occasional bump. It's got the tone, the looks, and the electronics to handle coffee shop open mics and full band rehearsals with equal confidence.
This is part of Martin's remastered X Series, and if you remember the older X guitars, you'll immediately notice the difference. The hand-rubbed satin spruce top feels premium under your hand, and the cocobolo-patterned high-pressure laminate back and sides look striking—like exotic wood, but built to handle real-world gigging. The abalone-pattern rosette and Style 28 inlays give it visual elegance without pretense. This is a guitar that looks right at home on stage or in your living room.
If you're a singer-songwriter, a fingerstyle player looking for a travel companion, or someone who needs a reliable acoustic-electric that won't break the bank, the 00-X2E delivers. Its compact Grand Concert body makes it comfortable for hours of playing, and the shorter 24.9" scale length feels easy under your fingers. Whether you're writing new material, leading worship, or just need a guitar that's ready to go, this Martin has you covered.
Built for the Road (and Built to Last)
The 00-X2E's solid spruce top is where the voice begins. Spruce offers that balanced, articulate response Martin is known for—crisp highs with clarity, focused mids, and controlled low end. Whether you're strumming gently or digging in with a pick, the top responds with warmth and projection. The traditional scalloped X-bracing strengthens the top while enhancing tonal projection and resonance.
The cocobolo-patterned HPL back and sides are where Martin's practical innovation shines. High-pressure laminate resists cracking and warping from humidity and temperature changes, making this guitar a reliable companion for travel, outdoor gigs, or anywhere climate control isn't guaranteed. The HPL contributes warm bass and midrange resonance that complements the spruce top beautifully, delivering a full, balanced voice across the tonal spectrum.
The select hardwood neck, fingerboard, and bridge are carved and finished with Martin's Performing Artist profile and High-Performance Taper. This isn't a vintage chunky neck—it's a modern, slim profile that lands comfortably in your hand. The fingerboard features a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, and the modernized bridge contour ensures a smooth playing experience. At 1 3/4" nut width, you get comfortable spacing for fingerpicking without feeling cramped on open chords.
Stage-Ready Electronics and Playability
Plug in, and the Martin E-1 electronics deliver the 00-X2E's natural acoustic tone through an amp or PA with clarity and minimal coloration. The system includes an active undersaddle pickup with volume, tone, and phase controls mounted discreetly in the soundhole. The built-in chromatic tuner sits in the treble side of the soundhole—bright, accurate, and incredibly handy when you're setting up for a gig or just tuning between songs.
The 00-X2E's Grand Concert body size (00-14 fret) is slightly smaller than Martin's popular 000 body, offering a comfortable, intimate playing experience. The shorter 24.9" scale length reduces string tension slightly, making bends and chord transitions feel effortless. The 20-fret fingerboard with Style 28 faux abalone dot inlays provides clear visual reference points, and the satin chrome closed-gear tuners keep you in tune reliably.
Martin ships the 00-X2E with a softshell gig bag featuring headstock, bridge, and endpin protectors, a water-repellent exterior, and foam padding. The guitar comes strung with Martin's Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings, which are designed for balanced tone and extended life. Everything about this guitar says "ready to play."
Product Features:
- Solid spruce top with hand-rubbed satin finish delivers balanced, articulate tone
- Cocobolo-patterned HPL back and sides offer durability and resistance to climate changes
- Grand Concert (00-14 fret) body size provides comfortable, balanced voice ideal for fingerpicking and strumming
- 24.9" scale length with 1 3/4" nut width for comfortable playability
- Select hardwood neck with PA Profile and High-Performance Taper for modern, slim feel
- Scalloped X-bracing enhances projection and resonance
- Martin E-1 electronics with built-in chromatic tuner, volume, tone, and phase controls
- Style 28 faux abalone pattern inlays on fingerboard and abalone-pattern rosette
- Satin chrome closed-gear tuning machines for stable tuning
- Includes softshell gig bag with protective padding and water-repellent exterior
Brand: Martin
Model: 00-X2E Cocobolo
SKU: 1100X2ECOCO
Condition: New
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