Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Granadillo Acoustic-Electric | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Granadillo is a Made in Mexico dreadnought that channels vintage 28-style appointments with modern playability and stage-ready electronics. Featuring a torrefied solid spruce top paired with solid granadillo back and sides, this acoustic-electric guitar delivers the bold projection and warmth you expect from Martin's legendary dreadnought design. With LR Baggs Element electronics and timeless aesthetic details, it's built for players who demand authentic tone and reliable performance whether practicing at home, recording in the studio, or performing live.
Product Overview
The Martin DE Retro Plus Granadillo showcases a D-14 Fret dreadnought body crafted from torrefied solid spruce top with solid granadillo back and sides. The torrefaction process thermally ages the spruce to create a broken-in sound with vintage character and enhanced resonance from day one. The gloss finish on the back, sides, and top features an aging toner that gives this guitar a played-in aesthetic to match its seasoned tone.
The select hardwood neck features Martin's Performing Artist (PA) profile with a satin finish for smooth, comfortable playability up and down the 25.4-inch scale length. The ebony fretboard hosts 20 frets with classic 28-style dot inlays, offering precise note clarity and sustain. The combination of materials and neck profile makes this guitar equally comfortable for strumming rhythm parts and executing detailed fingerstyle passages.
Powered by the LR Baggs Element electronics system with onboard controls, the DE Retro Plus Granadillo transitions seamlessly from unplugged practice to amplified performance. Quality hardware including a white Tusq saddle, ebony bridge, and nickel open gear tuners ensures reliable tuning stability and optimal string energy transfer. Scalloped X-bracing enhances projection and dynamic response, while the faux tortoise pickguard adds vintage visual appeal.
Ideal For
- Singer-songwriters seeking powerful dreadnought projection with stage-ready electronics
- Bluegrass and country players who need clear note separation and driving bass response
- Performing musicians requiring reliable tone and playability for live shows and studio recording
- Intermediate to advanced players looking for authentic Martin quality at an accessible price point
- Acoustic guitarists who appreciate vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern functionality
Key Features
Torrefied Solid Spruce Top
The thermally aged torrefied spruce top delivers a pre-played sound with enhanced harmonic richness and vintage warmth. This process opens up the tonal characteristics of the wood, providing bold projection and mature resonance that typically takes years to develop in traditional solid spruce tops.
Solid Granadillo Back and Sides
Solid granadillo tonewood offers powerful low-end response, crisp treble clarity, and extended sustain that complements the torrefied spruce top perfectly. This combination creates the classic dreadnought voice with balanced frequency response across all registers, making it ideal for both flatpicking and fingerstyle playing.
LR Baggs Element Electronics
The integrated LR Baggs Element system provides natural amplified tone with minimal feedback, featuring onboard controls for easy sound shaping on stage. This trusted electronics package ensures your acoustic tone translates authentically through PA systems and amplifiers without coloring the guitar's natural voice.
Performing Artist Neck Profile
Martin's PA neck profile offers a comfortable, player-friendly shape that accommodates various playing styles and hand sizes. The select hardwood neck with satin finish allows for effortless movement between positions, reducing fatigue during extended playing sessions while maintaining the structural integrity and tone transfer Martin is known for.
28-Style Vintage Appointments
Classic 28-style dot inlays, faux tortoise pickguard, aging toner finish, and gloss presentation honor Martin's heritage while providing modern playability. These vintage-inspired details give the guitar a timeless aesthetic that looks as good as it sounds, whether on stage or hanging on your studio wall.
What's Included
- Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Granadillo acoustic-electric guitar
- Softshell case
- Martin Limited Lifetime Warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | D-14 Fret Dreadnought, torrefied solid spruce top with solid granadillo back and sides |
| Neck | Select hardwood, Performing Artist (PA) profile, satin finish |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 28-style dot inlays |
| Scale Length | 25.4 inches |
| Frets | 20 frets |
| Pickups | LR Baggs Element electronics |
| Electronics | LR Baggs Element system with onboard controls |
| Hardware | White Tusq saddle, ebony bridge, nickel open gear tuners |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-bracing pattern |
| Finish | Gloss finish on back and sides, gloss finish top with aging toner |
| Pickguard | Faux tortoise |
| Case | Softshell case included |
| Country of Origin | Made in Mexico |
| UPC | 729789699129 |
| Serial Number | 3029203 |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic-Electric Guitar Today
Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to experience the rich, vintage-inspired tone and comfortable playability of the Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Granadillo. Our knowledgeable staff can help you explore this guitar's full tonal range and answer any questions about Martin's craftsmanship and heritage. Contact us today or stop by our Idaho Falls guitar store to add this exceptional dreadnought to your collection.
