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The Martin Special X Style 000 cutaway acoustic-electric guitar is a performance-focused acoustic-electric guitar combining Martin's time-honored craftsmanship with modern electronics for an instrument ideal for live playing or recording. Its stylish black satin finish and cutaway body give it a daring look, while its solid Jett Black HPL top, back and sides provide full, resonant tone. Easy playability comes courtesy of its slim neck and low action. Plug in the Fishman MX electronics to amplify your sound with studio-quality detail. Whether you're gigging at a local venue or laying down tracks in a professional studio, the Special X Style 000 will make you the star of the show.

Fishman MX Pickup System Delivers Natural Amplified Sound

The built-in Fishman MX pickup system captures the Special X Style 000's acoustic voice with stunning realism. Shape your tone with the easy-to-use volume and tone controls, dialing in the perfect amount of bass, midrange and treble for your needs. The MX system is designed to reproduce the guitar's natural acoustic sound without coloring it, giving you an authentic representation of its tone for performing or recording.

Comfortable Playability for Effortless Performance

Whether you're strumming chords or fingerpicking melodies, the Special X Style 000's slim neck and low action make playing almost effortless. Its 1-3/4" nut width and Modified Low Oval Neck profile give your fretting hand plenty of room to move while still feeling familiar. The cutaway body provides access to higher frets for solos and lead playing. Overall, the Special X Style 000 simply feels great in your hands for a smooth playing experience.

All-Solid-Wood Construction for Resonant, Balanced Tone

The Special X Style 000 owes its full, vibrant tone to all-solid-wood construction, with a solid Jett Black HPL top, solid back and sides. It features tonewoods that produce a balanced, well-rounded acoustic voice perfect for a variety of music styles. The body is constructed with Martin's forest-friendly Jett Black HPL to give you an attractive visual look. This guitar was crafted to be a "player's dream."

Martin Special X Style 000 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black
Martin Special X Style 000 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black
Martin Special X Style 000 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

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Body
  • Body type: 000/Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Single cutaway
  • Top wood: Jett Black HPL
  • Back & sides: Jett Black HPL
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
  • Body finish: Hand-rubbed Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Performing Artist taper
  • Nut width: 1-3/4"
  • Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Neck wood: Birch Laminate
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman MX
  • Configuration: Soundhole-mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Jett Black HPL
  • Tuning machines: Chrome
  • Bridge: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Saddle & nut: Black Corian, Compensated black TUSQ
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Tonewoods
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Mexico

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One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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