The Martin 000-10E Retro is a time-tested tool built for the long haul. With a solid spruce top, solid sapele back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing, it delivers punchy mids, crisp trebles, and a clear, balanced voice across all six strings. The satin finish, understated black binding, and vintage-style open gear tuners nod to classic Martin looks, while the Performing Artist neck profile offers modern comfort and playability. Add in versatile E1 electronics with a built-in tuner and a softshell case, and you’ve got a guitar ready for your next session, song, or stage. Whether you're just getting started or honing your craft, the 000-10E Retro proves you don’t have to wait to play a Martin.

Specifications

Highlights:

000-14 Fret body size
Sapele back and sides
Spruce top with Aging Toner top color 
PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Softshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light 

Top:


Top Material: Spruce 
Finish Top: Satin 
Top Color: Aging Toner 
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe 
Top Detail: None 
Binding: Black 
Bridge Material: Ebony 
Bridge Style: Modern Belly 
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32" 
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic 
Bridge Pin Dots: Black 
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise 
Pickguard Inlay: None 
Rosette: Single Ring Fiber 
Saddle: White Tusq 
Saddle Radius: 16"       

Body
:

Body Size: 000-14 Fret 
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint 
Back Material: Sapele 
Side Material: Sapele 
Back and Side Finish: Satin 
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany 
Back Detail: None 
Side Detail: None 
Back Purfling/Strip: None 
Back Inlay Material: None 
Side Inlay Material: None 
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace 
Brace Shape: Scalloped 
Brace Material: Spruce 
Brace Size: 5/16" 
Heelcap: Black 
Endpiece: None 
Endpiece Inlay: None         

Neck
:

Neck Shape: PA Profile 
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper 
Neck Material: Select Hardwood 
Neck Color: Natural 
Finish Neck: Hand-Applied 
Scale Length: 24.9" 
Number of Frets Total: 20 
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret 
Fingerboard Material: Ebony 
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8'' 
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4'' 
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 Dots 
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl 
Fingerboard Binding Material: None 
Side Dots: White       

Headstock:

Headstock Shape: Solid 
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL 
Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink 
Headplate Binding Material: None 
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear 
Knob: Black Plastic 
Nut Material: White Corian     
 
Misc:

Case: Softshell 
Label: Paper Label 
Electronics: Yes 
Electronics Options: Martin E1 
Left Handed Availability: true 
Pleked: true