Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Torrefied Spruce Top | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Meet your brand-new old friend. The Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany Left-Handed is a premium acoustic-electric Dreadnought guitar that delivers powerful, rich tone with professional-grade performance features. Featuring a torrefied solid spruce top—a premium feature previously reserved for Martin's high-end Authentic and Modern Deluxe series—this Road Series guitar offers exceptional resonance and vintage character with modern playability. Perfect for left-handed players seeking authentic Martin craftsmanship and tone in a stage-ready package.
Product Overview
The DE Retro Plus Mahogany showcases innovative craftsmanship with its torrefied solid spruce top that's thermally aged for enhanced resonance and beautifully seasoned sound. This specialized process accelerates the natural aging of the wood, resulting in greater stability and the warm, open tonal characteristics typically found only in decades-old instruments.
The solid mahogany back and sides complement the torrefied top with rich midrange definition and natural compression, while the scalloped spruce X-bracing enhances projection and dynamic range. The classic Dreadnought body delivers the powerful bass response and volume this iconic shape is known for, making it ideal for both aggressive strumming and nuanced fingerstyle playing.
Stage-ready performance comes standard with the integrated Martin E1 electronics system, featuring a discreet built-in tuner and intuitive controls for dialing in your perfect amplified tone. The comfortable Performing Artist neck profile with High-Performance taper provides exceptional playability across all 20 frets of the responsive ebony fingerboard. Traditional appointments including an Old Style 18 Boltaron rosette, faux tortoise pickguard, and black binding create a sophisticated aesthetic that honors Martin's rich heritage while embracing modern innovations.
Ideal For
- Left-handed players seeking a premium, USA-designed acoustic-electric with authentic Martin tone
- Performing musicians requiring powerful projection in both acoustic and amplified settings
- Recording artists desiring the classic dreadnought sound with enhanced vintage character
- Bluegrass, folk, and rock players who need commanding volume and bass response
- Serious players making their first investment in a professional-grade acoustic with Martin's legendary quality
Key Features
Torrefied Solid Spruce Top
The thermally aged spruce soundboard delivers enhanced resonance and the rich, broken-in tone of a vintage instrument from day one. This premium feature creates greater stability and resistance to humidity changes while providing exceptional tonal response with aging toner finish for vintage aesthetic appeal.
Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
Premium mahogany delivers the warm, balanced tone this tonewood is renowned for, with focused midrange, natural compression, and excellent projection. The gloss-finished solid wood construction ensures this guitar will continue to open up and improve with age.
Dreadnought Body Design
The iconic D-14 fret body configuration provides the powerful bass response, volume, and projection this body shape is famous for. With the longer 25.4" scale length, this guitar delivers excellent string tension and articulation across all registers, perfect for both rhythm and lead playing styles.
Performing Artist Neck Profile
The comfortable select hardwood neck with PA Profile and High-Performance taper offers exceptional playability and comfort for left-handed players. The satin-finished neck with 1 3/4" nut width and 2 1/8" width at the 12th fret provides an ideal balance between comfort for chord work and precision for intricate passages.
Professional Electronics
Martin's E1 electronics system provides transparent amplified tone with a built-in tuner and intuitive controls for stage-ready performance. The system preserves the natural acoustic character of the instrument while offering flexibility for live applications.
What's Included
- Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Premium softshell case
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Free shipping from No Limit Guitar Co
- Professional setup and Plek service before shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Made In | Mexico |
| Body | D-14 Fret Dreadnought, Solid Mahogany back and sides |
| Top | Torrefied Solid Spruce with Aging Toner |
| Neck | Select Hardwood, PA Profile with High-Performance Taper |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 16" radius, Old Style 18 inlays |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Frets | 20 total |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8" |
| Bridge | Ebony, Modern Belly style, 2 5/32" string spacing |
| Electronics | Martin E1 |
| Hardware | Nickel Open Gear tuners with Butterbean knobs |
| Finish | Gloss top, Gloss back and sides, Satin neck |
| Construction | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-Brace, 5/16" Spruce |
| Rosette | Old Style 18 Boltaron |
| Binding | Black |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Nut Material | White Corian |
| Saddle | White Tusq, 16" radius |
| Headplate Material | East Indian Rosewood |
| Headplate Logo Style | Script Old Style Overlay |
| Case | Softshell included |
| Orientation | Left-Handed |
| Plek Processed | Yes |
Get Your Hands on This Martin Left-Handed Dreadnought Today
Experience the exceptional tone and playability of this Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany Left-Handed acoustic-electric guitar at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can help left-handed players discover why nothing compares to a Martin guitar. Visit our Idaho Falls guitar store today to try this premium instrument that delivers best-in-class quality at an unbeatable value.
