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Part of Martin's 2106 X Series, the DCX1RAE is a dreadnought cutaway model made up of a spruce top paired with rosewood-pattern HPL back and sides for a great sounding, and highly durable guitar. A FSC Certified Richlite fingerboard and bridge and Fishman Sonitone electronics complete this model and make this guitar an understated, eye-catching beauty with great durability. Other appointments include a modern belly, drop-in saddle, non-scalloped X bracing, a hand-rubbed, brown birch laminate neck with a Performance Artist profile and High Performance taper for, well, a much easier playing experience, and multi-stripe rosette. Best of all this model includes sustainable wood certified parts so you can feel good knowing you are doing right by your music and the environment. 

Case sold separately. 

X Series
X Series Guitars feature patented high pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides with a solid 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.
Martin DC-X2E Rosewood Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Martin DC-X2E Rosewood Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Martin DC-X2E Rosewood Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Yes 
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: HPL Rosewood
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Performing artist
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Granadillo
  • Neck wood: Select hardwood
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman MX
  • Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
Other
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Bridge: Granadillo
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Tonewoods
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: Mexico

Reviews

4.75

4 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming3
  2. Recording3
  3. Small Venues3
  4. Practicing2
  5. School Bands2
Cons
  1. A bit difficult to play1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
Pros
  1. Good Audio4
  2. Consistent3
  3. Fun To Play3
  4. Good Feel3
  5. Stays In Tune2

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Sounds really nice. A bit difficult to play.

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byJohnny

    fromJasper, GA

    This Martin DC-X2E sounds nice and plays ok. Action was a little higher than I like but not too bad. Not a big fan of the very-wide neck. Sometimes the high E gets muted by my palm when reaching over the frets playing fingerstyle (lower area of the neck). So even with my fairly long fingers, having to stretch my fingers around the massive neck to avoid muting the high E gets tiresome quick. Basically, it's a bit difficult to play. In my opinion, it definitely does not play nearly as nice or easy as my Taylor 214ce or even my GS Mini. This Martin does sound great though. It's a great guitar overall.

  • GREAT Value!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byHarlan

    fromAurora, Nebraska

    I'm very pleased with this Martin DC-X2E guitar! But I also own a Martin X-series 12-string acoustic electric so I knew the quality, feel, playabilty would be great. You can buy cheaper guitars, but I believe the Martin X-series guitars to be an outstanding value and worth every penny! Oh, and the gig bag is great too!

  • SO very glad I bought this Martin!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byHarlan

    fromAurora, NE

    I was looking for an acoustic-electric with a cutout. I didn't want to modify my existing acoustic to add electronics and I've started playing higher on the neck. I thought long and hard about buying a guitar under $400 knowing it would probably be "good enough", but I have a Martin X-Series 12 string that I absolutely love after being disappointed with a cheaper guitar. I also weighed "country of origin". I am so glad I didn't settle for less! This Martin X-Series guitar was set up perfectly right out of the box. The narrow neck makes it a dream to play and the SOUND! Nice deep sustained tones playing unplugged, and then when plugged in it's just awesome! I LOVE the soft rich tones!

  • This guitar exceeded my high expectations.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJohn W

    fromWashington

    Best I've ever played.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byArt

    fromRaleigh NC

    how do I control the pickup tone and volume.

    Open Reply - Gear-Advisor
    They're in the sound hole.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDave

    fromApple Valley

    Why is a gig bag not included. It is if I buy it through many other places including Martin?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I apologize for the confusion. Gig bag included.