Martin D-10E Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

I simply can't put this guitar down. I love the way it sounds and plays. Flatpicking is an absolute blast with this thing.

I'm only a few days in with this guitar, but so far I'm happy. Fit and finish seems good. Fret work is good. Action is good. The neck is nice and comfortable. Overall a very nice sounding guitar, though a bit quiet and maybe a touch thin sounding. I'm guessing it will open up a bit over time. I've already recorded a song (mic'd) with this guitar and have received compliments on how the guitar sounded on the recording. Despite what some reviews claim, this guitar does have a solid back and sides, not laminate. The pickup sounds like a pickup. I don't like acoustic pickups of any variety but I could see it being handy in a bar gig and such. The onboard tuner is handy and works very well. The electronics have a cheap feel to them however. Both the controls and the battery compartment just feel and look cheap. For the money I feel like they could be better. The tuning machines feel smooth and seem to work well. My only real complaint is that one of the wires inside the guitar isn't secured properly, so it flops against the interior of the guitar noisily. Not a huge deal, I'll fix it when I change the strings. This guitar is inexpensive for a Martin, but is by no means an inexpensive guitar. It's certainly not a D18, but for 1/3 of the price it gets you about 80% of the way there. This was supposed to be my holdover guitar until I order my real D18 next spring, but now I'm not so sure. I might just be content with the D10 and maybe spend my money on a new digital piano instead. Overall, I'm pleased with the guitar. Sounds nice, plays nice, looks nice, and the gig bag is pretty great too. The Limited Lifetime warranty is a big bonus.

The Martin D-10 acoustic guitar delivers excellent value with its solid spruce top and sapele back and sides. Its balanced tone projection works well for both strumming and fingerpicking styles, with clear separation between notes. The comfortable neck profile and well-dressed frets make playing smooth across the entire fingerboard. The Fishman MX-T electronics provide accurate amplified sound reproduction when needed for performances. While not Martin's highest-end offering, the D-10 provides professional-quality sound and construction at a more accessible price point than their premium models.

Love the Marin D10E

I have had several Martin Guitars, from vintage to newer Models. The D-10E is a lot of Martin at a reasonable price. The built-in tuner and Fishman pickups are tucked inside the sound whole, work great and do not take away from the beautiful finish on this classic dreadnought. I recommend anyone who wants the classic reliability and quality of martin at a reasonable price to pick a D-10E up. I don't think you will be disappointed.

The feel of this guitar is just perfect to me. The neck and frets just feel more natural than any other acoustic I have played. I doubt I will ever switch from Martin guitars based on this model. I will probably look into getting a Martin with a cut-out next. The sound is also wonderful.