*Guitar is SOLD AS IS ; NO WARRANTY
Condition:
This Martin was on display at our music store. It's in very excellent condition, no major damage and functionally awesome! No severe scratches or blemishes. Pick guard still has the clear plastic sticker/protector over it. Some pick scratches on top of it, but not on top of the actual pick guard!
Martin Road Series Special 00-10E Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural (Store Demo) | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Store Demo — This guitar has been used for in-store demonstration and may show minor signs of handling. It is fully functional and represents excellent value on a genuine Martin instrument.
The Martin Road Series Special 00-10E brings Martin's iconic 00-14 fret body size to a player-friendly, road-ready acoustic-electric configuration — a smaller-bodied guitar with a satin spruce top, sapele back and sides, and the comfortable PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper that makes extended playing sessions feel effortless. Built with Martin's Mortise & Tenon neck joint, scalloped X-bracing, and Martin's own E1 electronics for plugged-in performance, the 00-10E combines genuine Martin tone and construction with a more compact, accessible body size ideal for fingerstyle players, smaller-statured musicians, and anyone who values comfort and portability without sacrificing the Martin sound. This store demo unit includes the softshell case and is ready to play.
Product Overview
The 00-14 fret body size is one of Martin's most historically significant shapes — smaller and more intimate than the dreadnought body that dominates the acoustic guitar market, with a balanced, focused tonal character that excels at fingerstyle playing, blues, and any musical context where clarity and note separation matter more than maximum volume and projection. The solid spruce top in a satin finish provides the bright, articulate tonal foundation Martin guitars are built around, while sapele back and sides in a dark mahogany color contribute warmth and midrange focus that complements the spruce top's brightness. The black Boltaron binding and single-ring fiber rosette give the 00-10E a clean, understated visual presentation that reflects its position as a Road Series instrument — built for genuine use rather than display.
The PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper is one of the most significant playability features on the 00-10E. This neck shape and taper combination is designed to feel comfortable and fast across a wide range of hand sizes, with a 1-3/4" nut width that provides ample string spacing for fingerstyle technique while remaining accessible for players transitioning from electric guitars. The Mortise & Tenon neck joint is a traditional, structurally robust joinery method that Martin has relied on for generations — providing excellent resonance transfer and long-term stability at the neck-to-body connection. Scalloped X-bracing with 5/16" spruce braces is the bracing pattern most associated with Martin's most resonant and dynamically responsive instruments, removing material from the braces to allow the top to vibrate more freely and produce a fuller, more open tonal response.
Style 28 dot inlays in faux mother-of-pearl, a Katalox headplate with gold foil Martin logo, white side dots, and chrome closed-gear tuners complete a cohesive aesthetic package that reflects Martin's attention to detail even on its more accessible Road Series instruments. Martin's E1 electronics provide plugged-in capability for performance and recording — a straightforward, reliable pickup system that represents the practical, road-ready philosophy this Series is built around. The white Tusq saddle at a 16" radius and White Corian nut round out the build with quality components that contribute to both tone and tuning stability.
Ideal For
- Fingerstyle guitarists who want the focused, balanced tonal character of Martin's 00-14 fret body size
- Players with smaller frames or those who find dreadnought-sized guitars too large or cumbersome for extended playing sessions
- Musicians who want genuine Martin construction — Mortise & Tenon neck joint, scalloped X-bracing, solid spruce top — at a more accessible Road Series price point
- Performing musicians who need acoustic-electric capability via Martin's E1 pickup system for live and recording applications
- Budget-conscious players in Idaho Falls looking to own a genuine Martin acoustic-electric guitar with a meaningful discount as a store demo unit
Key Features
00-14 Fret Body Size with Solid Spruce Top
The 00-14 fret body is one of Martin's most historically significant shapes — smaller, more intimate, and tonally focused, with a solid spruce top that provides the bright, articulate tonal foundation that defines the Martin sound across the company's entire catalog.
Scalloped X-Bracing
Scalloped X-bracing with 5/16" spruce braces removes material to allow the top to vibrate more freely, producing the fuller, more dynamically responsive tonal character that Martin's most resonant instruments are known for.
PA Profile Neck with High-Performance Taper
The PA Profile neck and High-Performance Taper combination is designed for comfort and speed across a wide range of hand sizes, with a 1-3/4" nut width that provides excellent fingerstyle string spacing while remaining accessible to players coming from electric guitar.
Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
This traditional, structurally robust neck joinery method provides excellent resonance transfer from neck to body and long-term joint stability — a construction detail that reflects genuine Martin build quality even at the Road Series price point.
Martin E1 Electronics
Martin's E1 pickup system provides reliable, straightforward acoustic-electric performance for live shows and recording — practical electronics that suit the Road Series' road-ready, performance-focused design philosophy.
Style 28 Dot Inlays and Katalox Headplate with Gold Foil Logo
Faux mother-of-pearl Style 28 dot inlays, white side dots, a Katalox headplate with Martin's gold foil logo, and chrome closed-gear tuners give the 00-10E a refined visual presentation that reflects Martin's attention to detail throughout the instrument.
What's Included
- Martin Road Series Special 00-10E Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Martin Softshell Case
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 2897994 |
| Year Made | 2022 |
| Country Made In | Mexico |
| Model | Road Series Special 00-10E |
| Body Size | 00-14 Fret |
| Construction | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Top Material | Solid Spruce |
| Top Finish | Satin |
| Top Color | Natural |
| Top Inlay | Multi-Stripe |
| Binding | Black Boltaron |
| Back & Sides Material | Sapele |
| Back & Sides Finish | Satin |
| Back & Sides Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Bracing Pattern | X-Brace, Scalloped |
| Brace Material/Size | Spruce, 5/16" |
| Bridge Material | Select Hardwood |
| Bridge Style | Modern Belly |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2-5/32" |
| Bridge Pins | Ebony |
| Saddle | White Tusq, 16" Radius |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Rosette | Single Ring Fiber |
| Neck Shape | PA Profile |
| Neck Taper | High-Performance Taper |
| Neck Material | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Finish | Hand-Applied |
| Scale Length | 24.9" |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Material | Select Hardwood |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1-3/4" |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2-1/8" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Style 28 Dots, Faux Mother-of-Pearl |
| Side Dots | White |
| Headstock | Solid, Katalox Headplate, Gold Foil Logo |
| Tuning Machines | Chrome Closed Gear |
| Nut Material | White Corian |
| Electronics | Martin E1 |
| Case | Softshell |
| Label | Paper Label |
| Condition | Store Demo |
Get Your Hands on This Martin Acoustic-Electric Today
This Martin Road Series Special 00-10E store demo is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to play it in person and experience the 00-14 fret body size and PA Profile neck firsthand — or reach out online to arrange your purchase. A genuine Martin acoustic-electric with this specification at a store demo price is an exceptional value.