Solid wood construction and legendary Martin tone at an affordable price.

The Martin DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar from the 1-Series is an affordable, solid wood-bodied guitar, backed by Martin's heritage of over 175 years in skilled building excellence and a limited lifetime warranty. Constructed from solid tonewoods including a Sitka spruce top, bookmatched Sapele back and sides, as well as an East Indian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, the 1-Series DC-1E creates that legendary rich and commanding Martin sound guitarists everywhere have come to know and love. This Martin guitar comes equipped with a Fishman sound reinforcement system featuring volume and tone controls and an onboard digital chromatic tuner. It also comes with Martin SP strings for great long-lasting tone and sustain, as well as a hardshell case to provide protection and security.

Martin has created the 1-Series to deliver legendary Martin quality and tone at a more accessible price.

Martin 1-Series DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Bookmatched Sapele back and sides
• East Indian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Fishman sound reinforcement system
• Martin SP strings

Martin 1-Series DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Includes:

• hardshell case

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Martin 1-Series DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

• Model: DC-1E
• Label: Paper Label w/ Model Name
• Construction: 1 Style; Ply Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
• Body Size: D-14 Fret Cutaway
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Top Braces: Sitka/X1 Style/Scalloped
• Pattern: D 14 Fret #101a
• Bridge Plate: Maple
• Side Brace: Sitka Spruce
• Top Binding: 6/32'' Black Boltaron
• Top Inlay: .0325'' B/W Boltaron (White Against Binding)
• Rosette: Style 28; First Cut @ 4.188''
• Pickguard: Black, Pattern 1 (D28 Style)
• Back: Solid Sapele
• Back Binding: 6/32'' Black Boltaron
• Sides: Solid Sapele
• Endpiece: Black Boltaron
• Neck: Rust Stratabond
• Neck Shape: Mod Low Oval
• Headstock: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper
• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable 356mm
• Heelcap: Black Boltaron
• Nut: White Corian
• Headplate: Indian Rosewood Pattern HPL Texture Finish w/ Printed Logo
• Tuning Machines: Ping Chrome-18:1 Ratio w/ Small Knobs (Drill Y Step)
• Fingerboard: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Radius: 16''
• Scale Length: 25.470''
• Width At Nut: 1-11/16''
• Width At 12 Fret: 2-1/8''
• Fret Wire: Standard
• Fret Slot: .020''
• Frets Clear: 14
• Total Frets: 20
• Pearl Inlay: Style 28
• Side Dots: White Boltaron
• Side Dot Position: One At 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two At 12th, One At 15th & 17th Frets
• Finish Body Package: Catalyzed Satin/ Dark Filler/Med. Cherry Stain
• Finish Top: Catalyzed Satin
• Bridge: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Style: 1 Style Belly/Deeper Slot
• String Spacing: 2-1/8''
• Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
• Electronics: Fishman Aero +
• Strap Button: Ping Chrome
• Strings: MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze
• Bridge Pins: White w/ Black Dots
• End Pin: End Pin Jack w/ Chrome Cap
• Case: 345

Martin 1-Series DC-1E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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After more than 7 different guitars in...

Posted by Bob from Ocean City, Maryland on Jan 5, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Soft Rock

After more than 7 different guitars in two years, I now have the one that will be played every day. I drove two hours to try this DC-1E, and several other Martin models at the nearest GC store before ordering this from MF on-line. The guitar arrived in great condition ready to tune and play. The sound is very good and I like the built-in tuner. I think I have purchased my last guitar.

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2nd Martin

Posted by FX from Virginia on Dec 24, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Occasional performer, 40 years experience

Reviewer's Play Style: folk, celtic, rock

Bought this as a Christmas present to myself. Already own a DC-28E and will use the DC-1E for alternate tuning. Coming out of the box the workmanship appears to be very good. Sound is not quite as rich as the 28, but I expect it will improve over time and this instrument costs much less. So far very pleased.

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Excellent price for the quality

Posted by Martin Guy from Santa Fe, NM on Jun 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Folk

I've been playing for a number of years and have been through quite a few guitars, including a Martin D15. Currently, I have a Taylor T5 Koa, Martin D1 (mid ninties model), Gibson Les Paul (The Paul) and now this Martin DC-1E. This Martin DC-1E sounds nearly as good as our Martin D1 from the mid ninties. After a couple years of playing this new guitar, I fully expect this DC-1E to open up like our older Martin. Straight out of the box, the action was really good. I think I can get it a little lower, but it certainly is very playable with its stock configuration. For the money, this Martin is an excellent guitar.

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Best Guitar I've Ever Owned

Posted by Itsmusiculike from Las Vegas on May 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: ALL

When I pulled it out of the box, visions of quality was running through my mind having owned a martin before. This Martin 1 Series DC-1E is the best guitar I've ever owned. Check this out- I've owned a Seagull 25th Anniversary, Black Martin Acoustic-Electric, Charvel acoustic-Electric, 175th Anniversary Martin Pattern, Ovation 12 string Celebrity(nice), Alverez Acoustic-electric and a Carlo Robelli(why?). This USA Made Gem direct from Nazareth, PA is a god compared to those listed above. The wood alone is made of high quality and not of a lousy, fingerprinty, shiny gloss. Fishman did well on the electronics with the built in tuner that lights up green when in tune. EQ also has a phase feature that enables a slight chorus when plugged in. The down side is the price but you'll forget about that once it's in your hands. I like the idea of Martin bringing back the specs of a 1929 great depression model because quality guitars were a thing of the past. My grandfather, if alive, would've really liked this. Buy it and your done! Don't go through all those guitars that I did...it's rather costly.

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