Meet your brand-new old friend. The Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar delivers classic dreadnought power with a refined, broken-in voice straight out of the case. Inspired by iconic 18-style Martins, this model pairs timeless design with modern craftsmanship for players who want vintage tone without the wait.
The torrefied solid spruce top is thermally aged to enhance resonance, responsiveness, and harmonic richness—producing the warm, open sound of a well-played vintage guitar from day one. Solid mahogany back and sides add focused lows, strong mids, and clear note separation, making this an ideal dreadnought for strumming, flatpicking, and vocal accompaniment.
A Performing Artist neck with High-Performance Taper offers modern, comfortable playability, while the ebony fingerboard and bridge provide smooth feel and precise articulation. Outfitted with LR Baggs Element electronics with volume and tone controls, the DE Retro Plus Mahogany is fully stage-ready. From gigging musicians to serious home players, this is a lifetime instrument built to inspire—available from Sky Music Australia.
Features
Dreadnought body for powerful projection and full low end
Torrefied solid spruce top for vintage-style warmth and fast response
Solid mahogany back and sides for balanced, woody tone
Scalloped X-bracing for dynamic range and clarity
Performing Artist neck with High-Performance Taper
Ebony fingerboard and bridge for smooth feel and definition
LR Baggs Element electronics with volume and tone controls
Softshell case included
Specs
Category
Acoustic-Electric
Body Size
D-14 Fret (Dreadnought)
Top
Torrefied Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Bracing
Scalloped X-Brace, Spruce (5/16")
Finish
Gloss Top, Gloss Back & Sides
Scale Length
25.4"
Neck Profile
Performing Artist (PA)
Neck Taper
High-Performance Taper
Nut Width
1 3/4"
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony, Modern Belly
Frets
20
Electronics
LR Baggs Element (Volume & Tone)
Tuners
Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
Nut & Saddle
White Corian Nut, White Tusq Saddle
Included Case
Softshell Case
Brand:MartinCategory:Acoustic GuitarsSKU:40/RS-DE-PLUSMAHTags:Body Shape:Dreadnought, Case:Bag Included, Category:Acoustic/Electric, Colour:Natural, Number of Strings:6, Orientation:Right Handed, Skill:Expert