The X Series guitars are constructed with the most prudent natural resources and have superior tone. The backs and sides are constructed of patented high-pressure laminate (HPL) and then joined to a solid Sitka spruce or HPL top. The result: great sounding and playing guitars, environmentally friendly, and one of Martin's best values ever.
Features:
MODEL: DX1E
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron with Red Fiber
TOP BRACING PATTERN: A-Frame "X-1"
TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16"
BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
BACK PURFLING: none
SIDE MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
ENDPIECE: none
ENDPIECE INLAY: none
BINDING: none
TOP INLAY STYLE: none
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: none
NECK MATERIAL: Rust Stratabond
NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
NUT MATERIAL: White Corian
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE: Mahogany Pattern HPL
HEELCAP: none
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Morado or Solid East Indian Rosewood
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16"
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8"
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: none
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: none
FINISH TOP: Hand Rubbed Finish
FINISH NECK: none
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Morado or Solid East Indian Rosewood
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8"
SADDLE: 16" Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome w/ Small Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin Studio Performance Light Phosphor Bronze (MSP4100)