Martin D-X1E Koa Review

Nice Laminate Martin

I bought this because I wanted a laminate guitar for all weather conditions that sounded good. This will never sound as rich as an all-solid wood guitar but it comes pretty close and much closer than any other all laminate I played. If you are looking at this for the price and not so much for the benefits of all-laminate construction, I'd direct you to look at the next level up… read more because for a little bit more, you get a solid top and it really does make a lot of difference in overall tone. A solid top Martin with HPL back and sides will not weather temperature/humidity like this one, but will sound fantastic and close to their all solid wood offerings. My use for this is a guitar for outdoor gigs and for situations where I want a solid tone but don't think it wise to bring my HD28. Electronics are ok...nothing fancy but they work. Gig bag is nice too.

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Amazing company, amazing service, outstanding guitar

If you are weary of buying a guitar online like I was, then fear not. No issues, on time, safely delivered. The customer service is the best I've ever seen and used. Waiting to buy. Dumb! They will not disappoint you ever! Not paid to say this, but so grateful for them. My guitar dreams are now true! Steve M. Suffolk VA

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I love this guietar

I love the price, the sound, and the feel. Would buy it again

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Great Martin gateway guitar

This is my 2nd Martin. I also own a solid wood Martin, and at first strum, I was shocked that they were able to produce an all HPL guitar that sounded this good. Sure, it doesn't resonate like a solid wood guitar, but it's no slouch either. Great for that new guitar player who wants to own a Martin but can't spend a lot of money. Also good as a "couch guitar", as was my intention.… read more It's easy to just sit next to me and play when I want to, and I don't have to worry about humidity or dings. It has all the same dimensions as most other Martins and also sounds pretty good plugged in too! It's a solid buy.

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Awesome player!

First of all, I am a busy private guitar instructor and teach over 50 students in a week. I have been a playing musician for many years and do tons of studio work. I was looking for a good travel guitar that was ideally HPL for the reason that HPL is very difficult to scratch and dent. I had played other totally HPL Martin"s in the past and was fairly impressed with the quality… read more of sound and tone emitting from the guitar. This model tho blew me away! I went out on a limb and bought one of the first available at Sweetwater on pre-order and let me tell you, it sounds awesome! It has a warm and rich tone with a little bit of shimmer at the top end and has the playability of all great Martins. While I bought this as a travel guitar it sounds good enough to where I could use it in recording or playing live as well. For $... Martin in my opinion has outdone themselves. While it won"t go through the maturing process that solid wood will, it still sounds great for what it is! The fishman pickup sounds decent! It"s not an LR Baggs Anthem, but for the money it"s a great feature! Highly recommend this to any intermediate guitar player or pro looking for a travel guitar!

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