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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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4.04

24 Reviews

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

A real surprise!

I have been searching for a high end acoustic electric guitar for several month's. I have bought and returned twoTaylor 814s and a Martin 28 . ALL have had problems with electronics or playability. I picked up this X Special, just out of curiosity . Wow Low action and sounds large and full through my amp and pa. Neck is perfect for me , very slim and fast .I have never played a guitar in this price range that compares. It is more suited to finger style. When you dig in the strings will buzz a bit . That's why I'm still looking at Gibsons and Martin's. I will be keeping this little giant.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Some things to consider

First off I am a rookie, so take what I say as a personal opinion. First off the positives of this guitar is it sounds absolutely beautiful plugged in, I think unplugged the sound is full, but quiet. When I played harder the strings buzzed, unless I fretted super hard a couple of strings buzzed.the case it comes with is classy and feels expensive. I like that the case has a neck protector, inside the case is all crushed bright blue velvet, absolutely stunning. Opinions differ on the HPL coating, I thought it would be cool and more durable for down by the lake, also sustainable for the environment if you care for such things. With that HPL coating there were gaps in the body construction. I see what Martian did, and appreciate it. They are giving people that can't afford the Martian name a chance to own one. I returned this guitar, and am glad I did. When I get a Martin, it will be a real Martin.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing17
  2. Jamming14
  3. Recording12
  4. Small Venues10
  5. Rock Concerts4
Cons
  1. Poor Quality4
  2. Buzzy frets1
  3. Flat Sound1
  4. High action1
  5. Ugly finish1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice7
  3. Professional Musician6
Pros
  1. Fun To Play17
  2. Stays In Tune17
  3. Good Audio16
  4. Good Feel16
  5. Consistent14

Reviewed by 24 customers

  • This thing is fantastic

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byThaddeus

    fromCincinnati, OH

    I blind bought this on the musicians friend website. It arrived well packaged and looked great. gig bag is great too. played it and it sounds good to me. out of curiousity went to gc to try some others that are recommended (yamaha, alvarez) and this one sounds better than those.

  • A real surprise!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byGlen

    fromSarasota Fl

    I have been searching for a high end acoustic electric guitar for several month's. I have bought and returned twoTaylor 814s and a Martin 28 . ALL have had problems with electronics or playability. I picked up this X Special, just out of curiosity . Wow Low action and sounds large and full through my amp and pa. Neck is perfect for me , very slim and fast .I have never played a guitar in this price range that compares. It is more suited to finger style. When you dig in the strings will buzz a bit . That's why I'm still looking at Gibsons and Martin's. I will be keeping this little giant.

  • Amazing Guitar!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byTodd

    fromBoise Idaho

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love this guitar and it is great for live shows. What can I say it is a Martin!!!

  • Love it

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byShane

    fromYardley, PA

    This is a great playing guitar, you can't be picky with the price point, has everything you need for a couch or campfire companion.

  • Some things to consider

    2

    submitteda year ago

    byMatt

    fromRoseville, ca

    First off I am a rookie, so take what I say as a personal opinion. First off the positives of this guitar is it sounds absolutely beautiful plugged in, I think unplugged the sound is full, but quiet. When I played harder the strings buzzed, unless I fretted super hard a couple of strings buzzed.the case it comes with is classy and feels expensive. I like that the case has a neck protector, inside the case is all crushed bright blue velvet, absolutely stunning. Opinions differ on the HPL coating, I thought it would be cool and more durable for down by the lake, also sustainable for the environment if you care for such things. With that HPL coating there were gaps in the body construction. I see what Martian did, and appreciate it. They are giving people that can't afford the Martian name a chance to own one. I returned this guitar, and am glad I did. When I get a Martin, it will be a real Martin.

  • Martin Loyalty

    3

    submitted2 years ago

    byDavid

    fromArlington

    It is easy to look at this guitar & only see the adorned Martin name on the guitar. It's a great guitar, but even Martin, on occasion will use a laminated wood to cut cost. This is a fine guitar, just keep in mind, the top or back & sides are all laminated wood.

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  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byJim

    fromMasonCity Iowa

    Does this come with a gig bag?

    Does this come with a gig bag?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked bymark

    fromusa

    Is this guitar solid wood or laminate? It can't be both! Please don't say it's "HPL!" The description contradicts itself. Taking ambiguity to the X level. Thanks, Martin, so believable.

    Is this guitar solid wood or laminate? It can't be both! Please don't say it's "HPL!" The description contradicts itself. Taking ambiguity to the X level. Thanks, Martin, so believable.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It's laminated. It's just not laminated wood. It's a High Pressure Laminate. HPL is 60-70 percent paper, saturated with different kinds of plastic resins. The core of a sheet of HPL is made of several layers of kraft paper (similar to shopping bag paper) saturated with phenolic resin.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byDave

    fromCanton, MI

    Having a senior moment! What does "HPL" stand for in Martin Guitar descriptions?

    Having a senior moment! What does "HPL" stand for in Martin Guitar descriptions?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    High Pressure Laminate.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byGerard

    fromOverland Park KS

    Does it have a truss rod adjustment? And is the top solid wood (not a laminate)?

    Does it have a truss rod adjustment? And is the top solid wood (not a laminate)?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) Yes, it does. 2) No, it's High Pressure Laminate.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJacob

    fromundisclosed

    what Bridge pins does this guitar have? Are they Tusq like the saddle and the nut?

    what Bridge pins does this guitar have? Are they Tusq like the saddle and the nut?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes they are.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byKenton

    fromDayton, Ohio

    What is the top, back and sides made of?

    What is the top, back and sides made of?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Back & sides: Jett Black HPL. Top wood: Jett Black HPL

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byLance

    fromNashville TN

    What brand, composition, and gauge strings come on this guitar? Also, what gauges are acceptable to use when replacing strings on this guitar? Thanks

    What brand, composition, and gauge strings come on this guitar? Also, what gauges are acceptable to use when replacing strings on this guitar? Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    MARTIN AUTHENTIC ACOUSTIC LIFESPAN® 2.0 GUITAR STRINGS - LIGHT

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byDerek

    fromRoswell Georgia

    Does it come in another color?

    Does it come in another color?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Not this model. All of the models in this line are black.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDylan

    fromWatford City, ND

    What cases are recommended for this guitar?

    What cases are recommended for this guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The Martin '000' Style Guitar Case is the recommended case.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byN

    fromundisclosed

    Can this guitar be played unplugged? Also, does it come with guitar picks?

    Can this guitar be played unplugged? Also, does it come with guitar picks?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar can be played and heard well unplugged. It does not come with any pics included.
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