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Description
The 6-string Martin custom 000X1AE Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar features an auditorium body designed to produce a powerful, well-balanced tone that is perfect for live performance and in the studio. Pairing the Sitka spruce top with the rosewood-pattern HPL back and sides, the custom 000X1AE Rosewood produces full, even tone, with all the sustain you have come to expect from a Martin guitar. The mortise and tennon neck joint ensures solid construction of the guitar, with optimal resonant tone, while eliminating drop-off in the finer dynamics.

The Martin guitar's laminate birch neck is a multilayered wood creation, bonding layers of wood under extremely high pressure. The material is then carved and finished in a conventional manner. The end result is a very strong neck that provides definition and articulate sustain from note to note.

The modified low oval neck shape, 25.4 in. scale, 1-11/16 in. nut width, and 16 in. radius provide comfort and dexterity when performing intricate movements and progressions along the black Richlite fingerboard.

This X Series Martin acoustic guitar comes compete with the Fishman Sonitone. The Fishman Sonitone features a soundhole-mounted preamp with rotary controls for Volume and Tone. The controls are mounted conveniently under the soundhole. All you have to do is plug in and play. You’ll have a great acoustic guitar sound, right out of the box.

Other features include a hand-rubbed satin finish, a rosewood HPL headplate and chrome tuners. This guitar has the look and sound of a highly collectible Martin guitar, but goes for a price that anyone can afford. Embrace the dream of owning your very own Martin guitar, at a price that is too good to pass up.

Case sold separately.

X Series
X Series Guitars feature patented high pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top, patented mortise and tenon neck construction, and professionally installed Fishman electronics. The result: great-sounding, great-playing guitar, that is environmentally friendly, and priced to fly out the door. This is one of Martin's best values ever. The X Series affirms Martin's commitment to providing an affordable and competitive option for players dedicated to live performance and studio recording.
Open Box Martin X Series Custom 000X1AE Rosewood HPL Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 190839377241
Open Box Martin X Series Custom 000X1AE Rosewood HPL Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 190839377241
Open Box Martin X Series Custom 000X1AE Rosewood HPL Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 190839377241
Features
Body
  • Body type: Auditorium/OOO
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back & sides: Rosewood HPL
  • Bracing pattern: A-Frame "X-1"
  • Body finish: Hand-rubbed Aging Toner
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Modified Low Oval
  • Nut width: 1.06" (27mm)
  • Fingerboard: Richlite FSC Certified
  • Neck wood: Birch Laminate
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Info not available
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman
  • Configuration: Soundhole mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: No
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood HPL
  • Tuning machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
  • Bridge: Richlite FSC Certified
  • Saddle & nut: White Coriian
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Tonewoods
  • Case: Sold separately 
  • Accessories: Owner's manual
  • Country of origin: Mexico
Reviews

4.5

8 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming4
  2. Practicing4
  3. Recording2
  4. Small Venues2
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Does not come with a case1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Audio5
  2. Good Feel5
  3. Stays In Tune4
  4. Consistent3
  5. Fun To Play3

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • No regrets

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byBubba

    fromCalifornia

    I'm not a professional musician, mostly I dable as my time is limited. Having said that, this a wonderful instrument.

  • My go to guitar

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byR Johnson

    fromPlainfield il

    My guitar is from 2005ish and is made in USA. I see this says made in Mexico so I am not sure if they are identical guitars. I love this guitar. Alixer 12/53 nanoweb strings and it sounds incredible.

  • X Series is UNDERRATED!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byMark

    fromUndisclosed

    The value for this guitar is amazing. The HPL back & sides coupled with the laminate-wood neck make this an incredibly strong instrument that will out last all others. The spruce top brings out the Martin "ring" making this guitar sound as good as many of their solid wood instruments. It you want a quality guitar that can withstand travel and the elements, this is it.

  • The Perfect Acoustic

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byNick

    fromCharlotte NC

    I've played Taylors for years but I had the urge to buy a Martin. I bought this because it's not that expensive but I was immediately blown away. First off, it has the best neck I have ever played. I play more classic rock with a lot of thumb over the neck and it's perfect. The neck is better than all my acoustics and electrics which includes a Private Stock PRS. Second, is the body. It's so loud but yet comfortable because of the 000 shape. Third and most important is the tone. It is so full, deep and rich. I put 13-56's on it and tuned it into D and it just sings. The last thing I want to point out is the back, sides, and neck. I can't tell that it is not real wood because it sounds and feels just like wood. The richlite fingerboard is phenomenal and I think I prefer it to ebony. Since buying this guitar, I have sold all my Taylors and I am now a proud Martin owner of 5 beautiful Martin Acoustics. I will never go back and I still choose to play this over my high end Martins. Buy this and you will not be disappointed.

  • I like it, but there may be better for the price.

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byPeter

    fromundisclosed

    I really like the guitar. My beef is with the electronics inside. They aren't secured tight, and when you pick up the guitar, they move and bump against the body. The guitar itself has excellent projection and really good tone. Fun to play. The rosewood HPL is a photograph and doesn't look or feel like the real thing--unlike the Taylor 100 series for instance which is a beautiful veneer.

  • Yes

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byRon

    fromEl Segundo

    Practice and going to my lessons and group play sessions.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMauricio Azuela

    fromMonterrey, Mexico

    Is the output jack located as a strap button or is it placed separatedley on the lower right side along with battery compartment?

    Open Reply -
    The output jack is located where the strap button sits.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMark

    fromPawling NY

    What is the difference between the X Series Custom 000X1AE and the regular 000X1AE? In other words, what makes this one Custom?

    Open Reply -
    This Custom has a Rosewood back and sides compared to the Mahogany of the regular.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byjbob77

    fromOK

    I found the action too high on this otherwise great "budget" Martin. I changed the strings to Martin flexible core that helped the playability. Any suggestions as to what to do to lower the action? I am inexperienced at modifying guitars.

    Open Reply -
    An experienced luthier can make the necessary adjustments to lower the strings for you.

  • submitted9 years ago

    asked byLars

    fromundisclosed

    what are the dimensions- measurements- width, height, length in inches?

    Open Reply -
    Total Length 37 3/4" Body Length 19 1/8" Body Width 13 1/2" Body Depth 4 1/16"