Martin 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sunburst

Pairing vintage inspiration with modern stage-ready versatility, the Martin 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa Signature captures the unmistakable look, timeless voice and well-loved character of a cherished pre-war Martin in an instrument built for today's working players. Inspired by a treasured 1937 00-18 from Joe Bonamassa's personal collection, it pairs a solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides to deliver warm bass, punchy midrange and clear, articulate trebles in the compact, responsive 00 body size. A comfortable Performing Artist neck and smooth ebony fingerboard provide an effortless playing experience, while scalloped spruce X-bracing enhances resonance, sustain and dynamic response. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics for dependable plugged-in performance and finished in a custom 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst, the 00-10E Retro blends vintage-inspired style with the reliability and versatility that define Martin's Road Series.

Solid Spruce and Sapele for Vintage-Inspired Tone

The 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa Signature pairs a solid spruce top with solid sapele back and sides to deliver the warm, balanced voice that has long made Martin's small-body acoustics favorites among discerning players. Spruce provides excellent clarity, headroom and dynamic response, while solid sapele contributes focused lows, punchy midrange and crisp, articulate trebles with impressive note separation. The comfortable 00-14 fret body responds beautifully to both a delicate touch and a stronger attack, while scalloped spruce X-bracing enhances resonance, sustain and harmonic richness for an expressive, vintage-inspired acoustic voice.

PA Profile Neck for Effortless Modern Playability

A comfortable select hardwood neck with Martin's Performing Artist profile and High Performance Taper provides a fast, familiar playing experience equally suited to fingerstyle, flatpicking and expressive lead work. The smooth ebony fingerboard offers exceptional durability and a responsive playing surface, while the 24.9" scale length delivers a relaxed string feel that encourages effortless bends and comfortable fretting. A 1.75” nut width provides generous string spacing for precise articulation, and Martin's Plek process helps ensure consistent fretwork and exceptional playability across the entire neck.

Martin E1 Electronics for Stage-Ready Performance

Whether you're performing live, recording or rehearsing, the Martin E1 electronics make it easy to capture the guitar's natural acoustic character with clarity and confidence. Intuitive onboard Volume, Tone and Phase controls allow quick adjustments for different venues and playing environments, while the built-in chromatic tuner keeps accurate tuning within easy reach. Together, the E1 system and the 00-10E Retro's balanced acoustic voice create a dependable stage companion that's equally comfortable plugged in or played acoustically.

Vintage Style With Modern Road Series Reliability

Finished in a custom 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst, the 00-10E Retro faithfully captures the well-loved appearance of Joe's treasured pre-war Martin while introducing the dependable construction and practical features of Martin's Road Series. Faux tortoiseshell appointments, an Old Style 18 rosette, script-style headstock logo and nickel open-gear tuners reinforce its timeless aesthetic, while the included softshell case provides reliable protection for rehearsals, performances and travel.

A Road Series Tribute to a Blues-Rock Icon

Over the course of nearly four decades, Joe Bonamassa has helped define modern blues rock through his virtuosic guitar work, relentless touring and deep appreciation for the instruments that helped shape American music. His collection of vintage guitars includes some of the world's most coveted Martins, and his prized 1937 00-18 served as the inspiration for this signature model. The Martin 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa Signature brings the timeless voice and authentic pre-war character of that treasured instrument to the Road Series with modern playability, stage-ready Martin E1 electronics and dependable craftsmanship built for today's working musicians. Whether you're performing on stage, recording in the studio or simply chasing the inspiring sound of a great vintage Martin, it offers an authentic connection to one of Joe's most beloved acoustics in a versatile instrument built to be played every day.