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Martin Guitars DX1AE Acoustic/Electric Guitar
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The DX1AE acoustic-electric guitar features a D-14 platform and a Dreadnought body design that produces the rich, dynamic sound and look that Martin is known for. Pairing the solid Spruce top with mahogany-grained high pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides, the DX1AE Mahogany features Fishman electronics and a non-cutaway style body, sure to please any level of player. This model includes SUSTAINABLE WOOD CERTIFIED parts.
Specifications
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
FINISH TOP: Hand Rubbed
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
BRACING PATTERN: X-Brace
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
BRACE SHAPE: Non-Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4"
TOP MATERIAL: Spruce
NECK SHAPE: Performing Artist
BACK MATERIAL: HPL
NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: HPL
ELECTRONICS: Fishman Sonitone
Top
TOP COLOR: Clear
BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/32"
BRIDGE MATERIAL: FSC Certified Richlite
BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: White Plastic
PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise
BRIDGE PIN DOTS: Black Plastic
SADDLE: Compensated White Tusq
ROSETTE: Multi-Stripe
SADDLE RADIUS: 16"
Body
BRACE MATERIAL: Spruce
BRACE SIZE: 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
BACK DETAIL: Mahogany Pattern
HEELCAP: Black
SIDE DETAIL: Mahogany Pattern
Neck
NECK MATERIAL: Rust Birch Laminate
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: FSC® Certified Richlite®
FINISH NECK: Hand-Rubbed
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8''
FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: Dots
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: White Plastic
NECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret
SIDE DOTS: White
Headstock
HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Standard Taper
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed Gear
HEADPLATE MATERIAL: HPL
KNOB: Small
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Ink
NUT MATERIAL: White Corian
Specifications
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
FINISH TOP: Hand Rubbed
CONSTRUCTION: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
BRACING PATTERN: X-Brace
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
BRACE SHAPE: Non-Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4"
TOP MATERIAL: Spruce
NECK SHAPE: Performing Artist
BACK MATERIAL: HPL
NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: HPL
ELECTRONICS: Fishman Sonitone
Top
TOP COLOR: Clear
BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/32"
BRIDGE MATERIAL: FSC Certified Richlite
BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: White Plastic
PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise
BRIDGE PIN DOTS: Black Plastic
SADDLE: Compensated White Tusq
ROSETTE: Multi-Stripe
SADDLE RADIUS: 16"
Body
BRACE MATERIAL: Spruce
BRACE SIZE: 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
BACK DETAIL: Mahogany Pattern
HEELCAP: Black
SIDE DETAIL: Mahogany Pattern
Neck
NECK MATERIAL: Rust Birch Laminate
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: FSC® Certified Richlite®
FINISH NECK: Hand-Rubbed
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8''
FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: Dots
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: White Plastic
NECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret
SIDE DOTS: White
Headstock
HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Standard Taper
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed Gear
HEADPLATE MATERIAL: HPL
KNOB: Small
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Ink
NUT MATERIAL: White Corian
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So nice!! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
I recently traded a Takamine EG523SC jumbo for this guitar and although the Takamine was really nice sounding and looked so beautiful, this Martin DX1 feels so much better in my hands. So comfortable to play and sounds awesome. I love the satin finish and playability of this guitar. This is my favorite acoustic so far and is an absolute keeper!!
Posted by Sherman on Dec 1, 2021
Great Sound & Feel Nice Neck. 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
Look at all these high ratings! Tried about 7 guitars at L&M Sound Room @‘Kanata location. My GF and I chose this purely by sound comparison. Neck may be wider than a Yamaha, tho not much and the spacing is perfect with the neck radius. Barre chords = FUN.
Warning ⚠️ the body is very sensitive to atmospheric conditions (not covered by warranty) so try to keep the room humidity at 45% in the winter, or in a case (not included) with humidifiers (I like Kyser, the best by far) or even wet sponges in a sliced zip lock bag. The spruce body will crack, in furnace air, dry winters. Mine did, 3 days after purchase. L&M replaced the guitar. Was mine cut from a bad tree? Who knows? You don’t want cracks that’s for sure.
I called Martin in the US and asked if I could use the fantastic Dr. Duck’s Axe Wax on the body and interestingly they said, no- on this spruce top, use only Johnson’s floor wax. I bought 2 small tubs and yes, it really is the right choice to keep the body top conditioned. I later went on the website and also phoned Martin and ordered 2 new saddles that match this particular guitar. I may wish to shave abit off for lower action, but actually the factory saddle and nut, are close to perfect.
And thank you, Kanata L&M store for excellent service. (Since bought an EC Strat) and will be buying more guitars. Hope this helps others.
Posted by Michael Sherrer on Apr 6, 2021
Brampton Store Rules 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
Guitar is great but my review is regarding the customer service at the Brampton location. We're in the midst of a covid lock down so I picked up the guitar without having the chance to inspect it. When i brought it home i noticed that one of the strap buttons was missing. I emailed the store in hopes I'd get a response within a few days, fully expecting I'd have to go back to the store to pick up the missing button. Instead, Dan Mcnab emailed me right back saying he'd be sending one of his empolyees over to my house (40 minutes away) with the missing part (along with some other goodies). Great to see that customer service is important to Dan, the Brampton store and L&M.
Posted by Dave on Nov 30, 2020
Awesome ! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
I’ve been looking at many different acoustics the last few months. I spent many hours online researching different reviews. This Martin seems to have nothing but great reviews. I went to the local L&M and just tried out a bunch of different Martins, Taylor , and Gibson acoustics without looking at price tags. This one sounded up there with some of the high end guitars. I even liked it more than some more expensive guitars. Sure most of the solid wood high end ones sounded a felt a bit better , but not for double or triple the price. The Martin DX1AE looks nice and clean. Nothing fancy. No high gloss finish , which I am not a fan of anyways. I prefer the satin look and feel. My advice is to go to your local L&M , and do a blind test without looking at the price tags , I’m sure you will be surprised with there this one stacks up.
Posted by T on Jul 2, 2020
No Brainer...! 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
I was actually determined to buy a D-18, so as I was playing the D-18 in the store I saw the DX1AE hanging on the wall. I picked it up and started playing it without looking at the price tag. I was VERY impressed at the sound and build quality! Then I looked at the price tag and saw that it was a quarter the price of the D-18...! I immediately said to myself, "This is a no-brainer!" Bye, bye D-18...you simply do not justify the price... I bought the DX1AE without a second thought...!
Posted by Greg on Dec 21, 2018
X Series DX1AE 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Royal Vista, Alberta
Very nice sound, the playability is nice, no humming sound. I own a Taylor 110e before, I sell it and got this one!
Posted by Radwin on Nov 25, 2018
Martin DX1AE 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
I played all the acoustic guitars at L&M in Brampton and this one sounded the best. One cannot beat the price and I found that it sounded much better than the Epi Masterbilts, Taylor 110e, Yamaha, etc. Intonation is off a bit on the bass E string and a little off on the B string, however the sound and resonance is amazing. Humidity should not be as much of a problem as well. Play one and you will see. Plain Jane Dreadnought that is a Martin and that pretty much says it all. Records very good as well with a mic. Pick up is not that great but gets the job done well enough.
Posted by James MacDonald on Aug 10, 2018
Better Than Most at the Price 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
I think this guitar sounds better than the other big brand offerings at this price point. Clarity sustain and intonation are really nice. The set up on mine was good right out of the box, really easy to play, low action.
The only dilemma you have really is deciding if you want this Martin or if you want to spend 300 more for the DRS2. It's basically the same guitar but made of solid wood instead of HPL and Richlite. I've owned both, played them side by side and being that literally the only difference between the two is the body/side/neck materials, it's clear that it does make a huge difference in the tone of the guitar. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Just listen to them side by side and you can decide.
Posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2018
Wow! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saint John, New Brunswick
A friend let me play his for a bit and I was blown away!! He had 13's on and it felt like I was playing 9's on my electric. Phenomenal guitar with perfect action, tone, style. I am going out and buying one this month. I didn't want to give it back to my friend. This guitar will relight your fire
Posted by Aaron on Jun 22, 2017
it is wonderful 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Bought this last week. I have a hard time putting it down. It has a wonderful tone that you would expect from a Martin. And for it's price you can't go wrong.
Posted by Drew on Jun 17, 2017
My Favourite Acoustic Yet 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Waterloo, Ontario
After playing for 57 years during which I've owned 2 - D35's and 3 - D28's and dozens of other acoustics, this is without a doubt my favourite sounding and playable acoustic guitar.
Just one of those things.
It fits my hands perfectly and gives me the balanced big and smooth sound I've long sought.
Might not be right for you but it sure was right for me.
Try it, you just might fall in love.
Posted by PL on Feb 8, 2017
sounds great 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
Plain looking guitar, which kinda makes it look cool .I like the the rich sound when played acoustically but the pickup leaves much to be desired...I use an acoustic preamp to enhance the sound. Action is pretty good after a free setup from L&M.
Posted by guy on Feb 4, 2017
Great sound 9 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Not as "pretty" as other guitars (inlays fretboard deigns etc) - but what a sound! I haven't plugged mine in but have heard another just like it (beautiful). Tried all the guitars in the showroom including those forbiden temptations (anything over 2,000) but I kept coming back to this one due to the sound and price point. Been playing for 2 years and still loving the sounds that comes from this guitar. Just thinking about it makes me want to pick it up and play! NO regrets.
Posted by anonymous on Jul 6, 2015
Martin DX1 7 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
It came down to Yamaha FG and A series vs this Martin. Don't let online blogs about the HPL warping worry you. It's absolute nonsense. This guitar sounds as good as a $3000 Martin. The HPL is Laminate, which means it more resistant to wear and tear than solid body guitars. The sound and tone of this guitar are unreal. The electronics are great too. The neck is smooth. The action is very good. Overall I'm very happy with this one. If I lost it, I'd buy it again.
Posted by anonymous on Mar 21, 2015
what a great guitar, real smarmite ! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Cobourg, Ontario
Posted by Mengany Lingany on Mar 18, 2015
Nice guitar 7 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
I have this guitar in a lefty version. Being left handed limits me to the number of guitars i can try out in the store. Having said that, i did try 5 or 6 different lefty guitars. I had a Denver beginner lefty before this purchase.
I'm not going to say that this is better or worse than Taylor, or $2000 guitars, etc, etc. What i will say is "go to the store and try out guitars yourself".
I tried this one, the Seagull S6, a $2000 Taylor and another expensive Martin which i forget the model....and a few more. To me this guitar fit perfectly in my arms. was easy to play from the get go. The sound is leaps and bounds way better than my beginner.
I have only owner it a few months, so i can't comment on the quality/durability.
I love the sound of it. I know purist will argue it doesn't sound like the "real" Martin. I tried 2 of them, and while they did sound slightly different, i couldn't tell much of a difference in my amateur ears. If i were rich, i probably would've gotten a more expensive one....but i love the sound and playability of this guitar.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 7, 2015
Surprised 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Been looking for an acoustic for a few months. Picked this one up and it just felt right.
Posted by anonymous on Dec 22, 2014
First Martin 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
I have been playing Guitar now 2 years I started out on a A&L Folk , great little guitar but just didn't have the sound I was looking for , I went to L & M to upgrade I pick up a Taylor and then the Martin , It was a no brainer, I had to have the Martin
Not only was the sound the deep rich tone I was looking for , It played so easy the bar chords that were so hard to do before are now are one of my favorite chords to play .....This is one awesome guitar..... you will be proud to own it I know I am
Posted by Tom on Nov 30, 2014
Martin DX-1 AE 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
Love this guitar! have owned a few Martin's over the years such as a DX-1, 00-15M, D-16GT and now this one. Made in Mexico not PA like my other ones, including original DX-1, but who can tell? Quality all around, no loose anything, perfect intonation on every note. Solid top means very susceptible to humidity so watch out for that. Affects action easily. Keep it comfortable and it will love you back. Everyone comments who nice it looks and sounds. A keeper for sure!
Posted by Joey H on Jul 9, 2014
90% of the classic martin sound for 25% of the money 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
I don't own this particular model but the DX1R (US made, but who cares). However I have played this model in the store. Very easy to play. Music just rolls off a simple strum. Easy for beginners. Sounds great. You still have to humidify it even though the back sides and neck are not solid. This does not take away from the sound. I had a choice between spending 2K for a D18 or a little more for a D28. For me personally, at this stage of my musical journey, I could not appreciate the difference. Very deep sound. Great bass extension. I also own a Larrivee OM3R, and this guitar nicely compliments it. Can't recommend this guitar enough.
Posted by SandyT on Jun 22, 2014
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
Great guitar!, lots of rich tones and play-ability is wonderful for first time players or advanced.
Posted by billy bob on May 8, 2014
Incredible value 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kamloops, British Columbia
Over the years I've owned and/or tried dozens of expensive acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars. This economy Martin delivers a sound that rivals any of the top end guitars I've played, including my 1965 Martin D18. I've had it for 6 years and can say it has held up well and like its Martin kin only improves with age. I would recommend this guitar to anyone who is looking for a dreadnought guitar with a rich sound and a clean traditional appearance.
Posted by Martin Fan on Jan 19, 2014
Great bang for your buck! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
As soon as I tried it I had to buy it. favorite guitar I've ever owned. Made in mexico but i haven't found anything wrong with it at all,looks great,feels great,even smells great. Best of all the sound is great. Can't stop playing it, if you're on the fence go and try one out,you won't be dissapointed.
Posted by Jake on Oct 5, 2013
Can't go wrong 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
The sound is crisp and full.......love that Martin & Co. gave it a natural finish without the gloss.......awesome!
Posted by Russ Perot on Jun 29, 2013
Danger - lack of sleep eminent 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
I just got this beauty last night. I loved how it sounded and felt so I bought it - I did not know that you can get addicted to playing it. ended up with only a couple of hours sleep - just couldn't put it down - I'm blown away
Posted by Rick Martinkus on Apr 12, 2013
Martin DX1REA 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Solid Spruce top ! Molded Laminated sides and back !
The sound is Awesome , Plugged in is even better ! Great action
CONS ! are , the tuning keys are a little tight, and sticky . I Put a set of Grover Gold Keys on it , works Great !
Thanks Martin, and Co.!
Posted by Derrick on May 18, 2012
good guitar for the money 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
love the sound...acoustically or when plugged in...built well...good action
Posted by anonymous on Mar 23, 2012
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