Martin DE Retro Plus Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Aging Toner

Rooted in Martin’s most iconic dreadnought traditions and refined for today’s working player, the Martin DE Retro Plus Road Series acoustic-electric guitar delivers classic power with a seasoned, broken-in voice from the very first chord. Inspired by the brand’s legendary Style 28 models, it pairs a torrefied solid spruce top with solid granadillo back and sides for bold projection, rich sustain and a warm, harmonically complex tone that feels instantly familiar. Scalloped X-bracing enhances responsiveness and headroom, while the full-scale dreadnought body provides the authority and low-end presence players expect. A Performing Artist neck, smooth ebony fingerboard and LR Baggs Element electronics complete a stage-ready instrument designed to sound great, feel effortless and grow with you for years to come.

Torrefied Spruce and Granadillo for a Rich, Vintage-Inspired Voice

The DE Retro Plus is built around Martin’s classic D-14 fret dreadnought body, a design trusted for generations for its volume, balance and unmistakable authority. A torrefied solid spruce top delivers enhanced openness and responsiveness, mimicking the broken-in character of a well-played vintage instrument. Solid granadillo back and sides add depth, clarity and long sustain, with a tonal profile that blends rosewood-like richness with added focus. Scalloped X-bracing increases dynamic range and projection, allowing the guitar to respond effortlessly to both light fingerstyle playing and aggressive strumming.

Performing Artist Neck and Ebony Fingerboard for Effortless Playability

Designed to feel immediately comfortable in the hands, the DE Retro Plus features Martin’s Performing Artist neck profile with a high-performance taper. This modern carve offers a smooth, fast feel that supports long sessions and confident transitions up and down the neck. The ebony fingerboard provides a sleek playing surface with a solid, articulate response, while Style 28 dot inlays keep the look timeless and familiar. Combined with the 25.4" scale length and precise Plek’d setup, the neck and fingerboard work together to deliver consistent feel, clean fretting and reliable intonation across the entire range.

LR Baggs Element Electronics for Natural Amplified Tone

Outfitted with the trusted LR Baggs Element pickup system, the DE Retro Plus is ready to perform in any amplified setting. The undersaddle transducer captures the guitar’s natural resonance and dynamic nuance, delivering a clear, balanced signal that translates beautifully through a PA or acoustic amplifier. Discreet onboard controls allow for quick volume and tone adjustments without disrupting your performance. Voiced for warmth, clarity and responsiveness, the Element system ensures the guitar’s powerful dreadnought character and vintage-inspired tone remain intact when plugged in on stage or in the studio.

Style 28 Appointments With Road-Ready Refinement

Classic Martin styling completes the DE Retro Plus’ premium feel. White binding, a Style 28 Boltaron rosette, faux tortoiseshell pickguard and matching bridge pins give the guitar a timeless aesthetic rooted in Martin’s golden-era designs. Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs add vintage appeal while providing reliable tuning stability. A gloss body finish highlights the natural beauty of the granadillo and torrefied spruce, while the satin neck finish ensures smooth, non-sticky playability. Every detail balances visual elegance with the durability demanded by working musicians.

A Road-Ready Dreadnought Built to Last

The Martin DE Retro Plus Road Series acoustic-electric is a powerful, dependable companion for players who want vintage character without vintage fragility. From its thermally aged top and solid tonewoods to its modern neck profile and professional-grade electronics, it’s designed to deliver consistent performance night after night. Whether you’re anchoring a band with authoritative rhythm, leading with articulate strums or tracking in the studio, this dreadnought offers the tone, feel and reliability to meet the moment—today, tomorrow and well down the road.