Here for sale we have a Martin DX1AE Electro-Acoustic guitar in Satin Natural finish. Made in Mexico in 2012, this guitar features a mortise & tenon construction comprising a Spruce top, High Pressure Laminate (HPL) back and sides with Figured Mahogany Pattern finish. The neck is made from 'Rust Stratabond', where multiple strips of wood are laminated together to form a neck that is very strong and resistant to warping, and much more environmentally friendly thanks to the use of wood which would otherwise be discarded. A compensated Tusq saddle is fitted, along with a Corian nut and Chrome sealed Martin tuning machines. A Fishman Sonicore undersaddle piezo pickup is installed, and is wired to a discreetly sound hole mounted Fishman MX preamp with master volume and tone controls. The Rust Stratabond neck plays very well. Martin's Low Oval neck profile fills the hand nicely for a smooth and responsive playing experience across the register. Certainly, the profile is sized to fall between a vintage feel and modern practicality, allowing for chords and melodic playing equally well. The satin finish to the rear of the neck assists with smooth navigation of the 25.4" scale, which itself offers slightly reduced string tension for a slinky and highly playable feel. The Dreadnought body design is as comfortable in the arms as ever, and at just 4.85lbs is nice and light for a traditional but practical feel. The acoustic voice of the Martin DX1AE is bright and well balanced. The dreadnought body size produces a warm and quite powerful tone which works very well for strumming thanks to great projection. Due to its large size, the bass response is warm and strong, yet manages to avoid being too soft or boomy. Mids are open & clear, whilst the sparkle at the top end is rich and luxurious. There is plenty of volume and dynamic range to play with, especially with the Solid Spruce top feeling so sensitive to the player's touch. The on-board pickup and preamp system faithfully conveys the acoustic tone of the instrument, and provides the versatility required for live and recording situations. Brand - Martin Model - DX1AE Finish - Satin Natural (Mahogany Pattern) Year - 2012 Made In - Mexico Top - Spruce Back​/​Sides - HPL (High Pressure Laminate) Neck - Rust Stratabond Neck Profile - Low Oval Fingerboard - Richlite Fingerboard Radius - 16" Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total Scale Length- 25.4" Nut Width - 1.689" Pickups - Fishman Sonitone Undersaddle Piezo Controls - Soundhole Mounted: Master Volume, Master Tone

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 114032586101 Weight: 4.85lbs Serial: 1645807 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the headstock. Neck: Overall excellent condition, some slight scratching is apparent on the heel of the neck. Any other markings are difficult to discern. Body: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the body. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5mm hex) included. Hardware: Excellent condition. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2.5mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 11-52 There is moderate material remaining in the saddle for future adjustments. Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories: No case is provided with this guitar. Truss rod tool included.