Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Meet your brand-new old friend. The Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus is a left-handed acoustic-electric dreadnought built on the bones of Martin's legendary 28-style models, delivering vintage tone and modern playability in one road-ready package. With bold projection, rich sustain, and stage-ready electronics, this guitar is an ideal choice for intermediate to professional players who demand real performance from their instrument.
Product Overview
The DE Retro Plus opens with a torrefied solid spruce top finished in an Aging Toner gloss that gives the guitar its distinctive vintage character before you even play a note. Thermal torrefaction accelerates the natural aging process of the wood, resulting in a lighter, stiffer top that responds and resonates like a well-played instrument from day one. Solid granadillo back and sides round out the tonewood package, delivering powerful low-end, articulate highs, and long sustain — a combination that sets this Martin acoustic-electric apart from standard dreadnoughts at Idaho Falls guitar shops.
The neck features Martin's Performing Artist (PA) Profile with a High-Performance Taper, offering a comfortable, fast-playing feel that works well for both flatpicking and fingerstyle. The ebony fingerboard — 1 3/4" at the nut and 2 1/8" at the 12th fret — provides a smooth, responsive surface with excellent durability. Scalloped X-bracing adds dynamic punch and openness to the overall tone, giving the guitar the kind of projection you'd expect from a stage instrument.
On the electronics side, LR Baggs Element pickup technology captures the natural acoustic voice of this Martin dreadnought accurately and without coloring the tone. Style 28 appointments — including multi-stripe top binding, faux tortoise pickguard, and a classic rosette — complete the vintage aesthetic with tasteful, refined detail.
Ideal For
- Left-handed players seeking a premium Martin acoustic-electric without compromise on specs or craftsmanship
- Singer-songwriters and live performers who need reliable, stage-ready acoustic tone with built-in electronics
- Intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a torrefied spruce dreadnought with vintage character and modern playability
- Touring musicians and gigging players who need a road-worthy acoustic built to last
- Players upgrading from a starter acoustic and searching for a left-handed acoustic guitar with serious tonal depth
Key Features
Torrefied Solid Spruce Top Thermal torrefaction ages the spruce top at a cellular level, producing a lighter, more resonant top that sounds and responds like a broken-in vintage instrument — right out of the box.
Solid Granadillo Back and Sides Granadillo is a dense, tonally rich tonal wood known for powerful bass response and clear, articulate highs, making it an excellent complement to the torrefied spruce top in a dreadnought body.
Scalloped X-Bracing Martin's scalloped X-brace pattern removes mass at strategic points across the soundboard, allowing the top to vibrate more freely for increased volume, dynamic range, and projection.
Performing Artist Neck Profile The PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper is one of Martin's most player-friendly neck shapes — comfortable in the lower positions for chording and tapered for speed and ease up the neck.
LR Baggs Element Electronics The LR Baggs Element pickup system is designed to reproduce the natural acoustic tone of the guitar accurately, making it a trusted choice for live performers and recording artists alike.
What's Included
- Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Softshell case
- Martin limited lifetime warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Size | D-14 Fret Dreadnought |
| Construction | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Top | Torrefied Solid Spruce, Gloss, Aging Toner |
| Back & Sides | Solid Granadillo, Gloss, Natural Stain |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-Brace, Spruce, 5/16" |
| Neck | Select Hardwood, PA Profile, High-Performance Taper, Satin Dark Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4" |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8" |
| Frets | 20 Total, Neck Joins at 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Style 28 Dots, Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
| Bridge | Ebony, Modern Belly Style, 2 5/32" String Spacing |
| Saddle | White TUSQ, 16" Radius |
| Nut | White Corian |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear, Butterbean Knobs |
| Headplate | East Indian Rosewood, Script Old Style Overlay Logo |
| Rosette | Style 28 Boltaron |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Binding | White |
| Electronics | LR Baggs Element |
| Handedness | Left-Handed |
| Recommended Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light |
| Case | Softshell |
Get Your Hands on This Left-Handed Martin Dreadnought Today
Stop by No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to play this Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus in person — there's no substitute for hearing a torrefied dreadnought ring out under your hands. Our team is happy to answer questions and help you find the right fit. Visit us in store, give us a call, or reach out through our website to check availability.
