Martin 000-13E Retro Walnut Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric | No Limit Guitar Co
The Martin Road Series 000-13E Retro Walnut Left-Handed brings professional-grade tone and classic Martin craftsmanship to left-handed players. Featuring a solid spruce top paired with solid black walnut back and sides, this acoustic-electric guitar delivers articulate highs, rich sustain, and warm midrange that rivals traditional rosewood. With versatile E1 electronics and Style 28-inspired appointments, it's built for performing artists who demand both visual elegance and exceptional sound quality.
Product Overview
The 000-13E Retro Walnut features a solid spruce top finished with an aging toner for vintage aesthetic appeal, complemented by solid black walnut back and sides in a lustrous gloss finish. Black walnut—sometimes called "Pennsylvania rosewood"—provides tonal warmth and complexity that enhances the guitar's overall voice. The gloss finish not only protects the premium tonewoods but also allows them to resonate freely for optimal sound projection.
The guitar's 000-14 fret body size offers exceptional balance across all six strings, making it ideal for fingerstyle playing and intricate chord work. The PA (Performing Artist) neck profile with high-performance taper ensures smooth, modern playability up and down the 24.9" scale length. An ebony fingerboard with Style 28 faux mother-of-pearl dot inlays provides a comfortable playing surface while adding visual sophistication.
Martin's scalloped X-bracing pattern enhances clarity and responsiveness, allowing the spruce top to vibrate more freely for improved tonal projection. The E1 electronics system with built-in tuner makes this guitar stage-ready, while the mortise and tenon neck joint ensures rock-solid stability and superior sustain. This guitar is Plek'd for precise fret leveling and optimal playability straight from the factory.
Ideal For
- Left-handed acoustic players seeking a professional-grade Martin guitar with versatile electronics
- Singer-songwriters who need balanced tone for fingerstyle and strumming techniques
- Touring musicians requiring reliable stage performance with built-in tuner functionality
- Studio recording artists demanding articulate tone and rich sustain across all registers
- Intermediate to advanced players upgrading to solid wood construction and premium appointments
Key Features
Solid Tonewood Construction
The combination of solid spruce top and solid black walnut back and sides delivers superior tonal response compared to laminate alternatives. Black walnut's unique tonal properties provide warmth similar to rosewood while adding distinctive midrange character that enhances vocal accompaniment and solo playing.
Scalloped X-Bracing
Martin's legendary scalloped X-bracing allows the solid spruce top to resonate more freely, resulting in enhanced volume, clarity, and dynamic range. This traditional bracing pattern has been refined over decades to optimize the 000 body's natural balance and projection.
Performing Artist Neck Profile
The PA profile with high-performance taper offers modern playability that accommodates various playing styles. The 1 3/4" nut width provides comfortable string spacing for both chord work and lead playing, while the slim taper makes upper-fret access smooth and effortless.
Martin E1 Electronics
The integrated E1 electronics system captures the guitar's natural acoustic tone with clarity and warmth. The built-in chromatic tuner ensures you stay in tune during performances, while the simple controls allow for quick adjustments on stage or in the studio.
Style 28 Appointments
Classic Style 28 visual details including the distinctive Boltaron rosette, faux tortoise pickguard, and multi-stripe top inlay pay homage to Martin's iconic heritage. These premium appointments elevate the guitar's aesthetic while maintaining the Road Series' accessible price point.
What's Included
- Martin 000-13E Retro Walnut Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Softshell case for protection and portability
- Martin limited lifetime warranty
- Recommended strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 3032682 |
| Made In | Mexico |
| Body Size | 000-14 Fret |
| Body | Solid Spruce top, Solid Black Walnut back and sides |
| Top Finish | Gloss with Aging Toner |
| Back and Side Finish | Gloss, Natural Stain |
| Neck | Select Hardwood, PA Profile with High-Performance Taper |
| Neck Joint | Mortise & Tenon |
| Scale Length | 24.9" |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 16" radius |
| Fretboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4" |
| Fretboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8" |
| Number of Frets | 20 total, joins body at 14th fret |
| Fretboard Inlay | Style 28 Dots, Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
| Bracing Pattern | Scalloped X-Brace, Spruce, 5/16" |
| Bridge | Ebony, Modern Belly style |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
| Saddle | White Tusq, 16" radius |
| Nut | White Corian |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean knobs |
| Headplate | Brazilian Rosewood HPL with Script Ink logo |
| Rosette | Style 28 Boltaron |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with built-in tuner |
| Case | Softshell |
| Pleked | Yes |
Get Your Hands on This Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Today
Experience the exceptional craftsmanship and warm tonal character of this Martin 000-13E Retro Walnut at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can help you explore this guitar's versatile sound and comfortable playability in person. Contact us today to schedule your visit or learn more about this premium left-handed acoustic-electric guitar.
