MARTIN D12X1 Details
Model Specifications
MODEL D12X1
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE: Inlaid Boltaron w/ Red Fiber/ Multiple Black/White/Black
TOP BRACING PATTERN: D1 (A-Frame)
TOP BRACES: Sitka/1 Style/Non-Scalloped
BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
BACK PURFLING: none
SIDE MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish
ENDPIECE: none
ENDPIECE INLAY: none
BINDING: none
TOP INLAY STYLE: none
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: none
NECK MATERIAL: Rust Stratabond®
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile
NUT MATERIAL: White Corian®
HEADSTOCK: Solid/12 String/Tapered
HEADPLATE: Mahogany Pattern HPL w/ Printed Logo /Gold Foil Logo
HEELCAP: none
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Striped Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 7/8''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 5/16''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: none
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: none
FINISH TOP: Hand Rubbed Finish
FINISH NECK: none
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Striped Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly- 12 String
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/16''
SADDLE: Compensated White Tusq
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome w/ Small Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP-4600 Extra Light Phos. Bronze
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
PICKGUARD: I-01 Tortoise Color
CASE: none
INTERIOR LABEL: Foil Label - D12X1 Solid Spruce Top
ELECTRONICS: optional
OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge
OTHER COMMENTS: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.
MARTIN D12X1 Body_Shapes
Click here for body shape sizes and bracing patterns (pdf) See page 2
MARTIN D12X1
RATING:
| Sound Quality |
10 | |
| Features |
9 | |
| Ease Of Use |
9 | |
| Value |
10 | |
| Reliability |
10 | |
| Overall |
10 | |
I wasn't even shopping for a 12-string, just looking for the inspiration that a new quality guitar can provide. Tried the D12X1 (after the Taylor) and was stunned! Great tone sustain. For the price, it's amazing. I'm happy to own a Martin again.
-JKC
-Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, 09/16/05
MARTIN D12X1
RATING:
| Sound Quality |
10 | |
| Features |
7 | |
| Ease Of Use |
10 | |
| Value |
10 | |
| Reliability |
10 | |
| Overall |
10 | |
Best buy in 12 strings. I own three quality 12s Guild J30-12, Epiphone FT 1go-12 Texan and the Martin D12X1. This is my favorite. Outplays them all...
-
-02/19/07