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Description

The Martin Special Dreadnought Cutaway 11E Road Series acoustic-electric guitar blends the iconic Martin sound with all-solid wood construction and superb playability. Crafted for players seeking excellent tone and comfort, this dreadnought features a solid spruce top paired with solid sapele back and sides, delivering crystal-clear highs, punchy lows and impressive sustain. With a slimmer neck profile, this guitar provides smooth transitions between electric and acoustic playing, while the cutaway body offers easy access to higher frets. Whether you're a professional or novice, this guitar will elevate your playing experience.

All-Solid Wood Construction for Resonant, Full-Bodied Tone

The Special 11E is built with a solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, offering a rich, resonant tone with a wide dynamic range. The spruce top provides excellent articulation and volume, while the sapele adds warmth and depth to the sound. Unlike laminate guitars, the all-solid construction allows the 11E to resonate fully, producing clear highs and a punchy bottom end that will rival more expensive instruments.

Fishman Electronics for Plug-and-Play Convenience

The Special 11E comes equipped with Fishman Sonitone electronics, making it easy to plug in and play with great tone. The soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow for quick adjustments, ensuring you can dial in your sound on the fly. Whether you're performing live or recording in the studio, the Fishman system delivers a natural, balanced sound that lets the guitar's acoustic qualities shine.

Designed for Players Who Demand Comfort and Playability

Designed with a High Performance neck taper and a PA profile, the Special 11E offers one of the most comfortable necks available. Its slim profile allows for effortless playing, and the cutaway body ensures easy access to the upper frets, making it perfect for both fingerstyle and flatpicking. Additionally, every Road Series guitar is precision set up using Martin’s Plek machine, ensuring optimal playability right out of the box.

Open Box Martin Special Dreadnought Cutaway 11E Road Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 194744888014
Open Box Martin Special Dreadnought Cutaway 11E Road Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 194744888014
Open Box Martin Special Dreadnought Cutaway 11E Road Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 194744888014

Features

  • Solid spruce top and sapele body for resonant tone and sustain
  • Fishman Sonitone electronics for easy plug-and-play performance
  • Slim neck profile with high-performance taper for smooth playability
  • Plek setup for precise playability straight from the factory

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Dreadnought cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides wood: Solid sapele
  • Body finish: Gloss top, satin back and sides
Neck
  • Neck wood: Select hardwood
  • Neck construction: Mortise & tenon
  • Neck shape: PA profile
  • Neck finish: Hand applied
  • Scale length: 25.4" (645 mm)
Fingerboard
  • Fingerboard wood: FSC-certified Richlite
  • Fingerboard radius: 16" (406 mm)
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Position inlays: Faux mother-of-pearl dots
  • Nut material: White Corian
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Fishman Sonitone
  • Controls: Volume, tone
Hardware
  • Bridge: FSC-certified Richlite Modern Belly
  • Saddle: White TUSQ
  • Tuning machines: Chrome enclosed gear
  • Control knobs: Dome-style
  • Hardware finish: Chrome
Other
  • Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium (MA550T)
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Case: Soft shell
  • Country of origin: Mexico

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRobert

    fromAnchorage

    Description says medium strings Q and A says light strings. What is recommended?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Go with the Gauge .012 - .054

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRobert

    fromAnchorage

    Description says medium strings, QandA says light strings. Are medium strings ok with the cutout?

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    Go with the Gauge .012 - .054

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRobert

    fromAnchorage, AK

    Will the Martin compensated bone saddle drop into this guitar?

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    The Martin Special Dreadnought Cutaway 11E Road Series comes with a Tusq saddle, not bone, and it's compensated and drop-in style. So if you're looking to upgrade to a Martin compensated bone saddle, here's what you need to keep in mind: Great question. The Martin Special Dreadnought Cutaway 11E Road Series comes with a Tusq saddle, not bone, and it's compensated and drop-in style. So if you're looking to upgrade to a Martin compensated bone saddle, here's what you need to keep in mind: Fitment: Drop-in bone saddles from Martin (like the ones they sell for Road Series or Style 28 guitars) are typically slightly oversized to allow for custom fitting. Even if it's labeled as "drop-in," some light sanding or shaping may be required to get the perfect fit in your saddle slot. The saddle slot dimensions can vary slightly from guitar to guitar even within the same model range, so a true plug-and-play fit isn't always guaranteed. Saddle length and thickness – Most Road Series guitars use a 16" radius, compensated saddle that's 3/32" thick and about 2.8" long (71.12 mm). Height – The action is set at the factory and you'll likely need to sand the bottom of the saddle to get the correct action for your playing style. A Martin Genuine Bone Saddle – Compensated (Item #18APP0003) is often a good upgrade for these guitars, but expect to do some fitting. If you're not comfortable with minor shaping, a tech can fit it perfectly in a few minutes.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byTimothy

    fromSan juan Capastrano calif.

    Are the volume and tone located right inside thr sound hole , hidden from normal view?

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    Yes, they are.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bySmooth action

    fromAustin, Texas

    Where is this model made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Martin Special Dreadnought Cutaway 11E Road Series is made in Mexico.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJR

    fromLehigh Acres, FL

    Is a hard case included

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It comes with a gig bag

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byLori

    fromSan Diego, CA

    what color/material is the pick guard?

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    It's plastic and the color is Tortoise shell.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJB

    fromNC

    Since this is a Guitar Center "Special" and Martin does not list on their site, can you tell me the proper string tension that should be used with this cutaway dreadnought (11E)? I know that cutaways may have special requirements (possibly lighter) that deviate from normal dreadnoughts. Thanks in advance!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    They would be 12s. Martin strings are very good. "MARTIN AUTHENTIC ACOUSTIC LIFESPAN® 2.0 GUITAR STRINGS - LIGHT"