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Martin 000E Retro Plus Mahogany (298)

A vintage-voiced workhorse combining a torrefied spruce top and mahogany body for a played-in feel and sound from day one.

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Quick Specs

Solid Mahogany Body | Torrefied Spruce Top w/ Aging Toner
PA Profile w/ High-Performance Taper | Ebony (16" Radius)
LR Baggs Element Electronics
24.9" Scale Length | 20 Frets
Nickel Open Gear Tuners | Faux Tortoise Pickguard

Player-Perfect™ Pro Setup Included

Our techs are all seasoned players, so they dial in every guitar like it’s going into their own rig—perfect intonation, action set exactly right, ready to rip from the first note.

Want it YOUR way? Tell us at checkout: string gauge, action height, whatever you need. We’ll nail it before shipping.

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Product Description

Your New Old Friend

Meet the Martin 000E Retro Plus—a guitar that feels like it’s been your partner for years, right out of the box. Martin took the iconic 000-14 Fret body, a longtime favorite for its balanced voice and comfortable size, and gave it a serious upgrade. The magic starts with a **torrefied Spruce top**, which is thermally aged to replicate the dry, open, and incredibly responsive tone of a well-loved vintage instrument. From the first strum, you get that played-in resonance and harmonic bloom that usually takes decades to develop.

Warm, Focused, and Ready to Record

Paired with the aged top, the **solid Mahogany back and sides** provide the warm, woody midrange and fundamental focus that Martin is famous for. It’s a sound that sits perfectly in a mix, making it a dream for both studio work and stage performance. The scalloped X-bracing underneath allows the top to breathe and vibrate freely, giving you impressive projection and a dynamic response that captures every nuance of your playing—from delicate fingerpicking to hard strumming.

Modern Playability, Classic Vibe

The neck is where classic feel meets modern performance. The **High-Performance Taper and PA Profile** create a comfortable, fast-playing experience that feels just right, whether you’re chording down low or soloing up high. And for when you’re ready to plug in, the onboard **LR Baggs Element electronics** deliver a natural, transparent acoustic tone that’s ready for any PA system or amplifier. It’s everything you love about a classic Martin, built for the modern player.

Anatomy of a Tone Machine

Perfect for: Singer-Songwriter • Fingerstyle • Folk • Studio Recording

Tone

Warm and woody with a strong, focused midrange from the mahogany body.
Open and resonant with vintage-like clarity and bloom from the torrefied spruce top.
Plugs in with clear, natural acoustic sound thanks to the LR Baggs Element system.
Extremely dynamic and responsive to touch, perfect for both fingerstyle and strumming.

Playing Feel

The 000-14 Fret body is perfectly balanced and comfortable for players of all sizes.
The PA Profile neck with its High-Performance Taper is slim, fast, and effortless to play.
Responds instantly to the lightest touch, making it feel alive in your hands.
A true workhorse that remains comfortable and inspiring even during the longest sessions.

Versatility

Excels at everything from intimate, clean fingerstyle to amplified folk-rock strumming.
The LR Baggs electronics provide a great, transparent platform for effects pedals.
Its focused midrange and balanced tone make it an absolute dream to record.
Sits beautifully in a dense mix without getting lost or overpowering other instruments.

Complete Technical Specs

Body Specs

Type	Acoustic-Electric
Shape	000-14 Fret
Top Wood	Torrefied Spruce
Back & Sides Wood	Solid Mahogany
Finish	Gloss Top, Gloss Back & Sides
Color	Aging Toner Top, Dark Mahogany Back & Sides
Bracing	Scalloped Spruce X-Brace
Binding	Black

Neck Specs

Wood	Select Hardwood
Profile	PA Profile
Taper	High-Performance Taper
Construction	Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Finish	Satin

Fingerboard Specs

Material	Ebony
Radius	16"
Frets	20
Inlays	Old Style 18, Faux Abalone
Nut	White Corian, 1 3/4"

Electronics Specs

Hardware Specs

Bridge	Ebony, Modern Belly
Tuners	Nickel Open Gear w/ Butterbean Knobs
Pickguard	Faux Tortoise
Saddle	Compensated White Tusq

Measurements

Scale Length	24.9"
Nut Width	1 3/4"

The Lowdown

We get it. Buying a guitar you haven’t played is a big decision. You need to know it’s going to feel right, sound right, and inspire you the second you open the case. We put together the questions we’d be asking if we were in your shoes—the real-world stuff that specs alone can’t answer. If there’s anything else you’re wondering about, just give us a call.

Torrefaction is a special process where the wood is heated in a controlled environment to age it. Sonically, it breaks down the resins and mimics the cellular structure of decades-old wood. The result is a guitar that sounds open, loud, and incredibly responsive right away—you get a ‘vintage’ tone without the 50-year wait.

The 000 body is a bit smaller and more compact than a dreadnought, with a tighter waist. This generally produces a more balanced and focused tone with less booming bass. It’s often preferred by fingerstyle players for its clarity and articulation, and it’s also physically more comfortable for many players to hold.

Of course. Every guitar gets our full Player-Perfect™ setup, but tell us your preferred string gauge and action at checkout, and we’ll dial it in exactly to your spec before it leaves the shop.

This guitar is covered by our 14-Day Return Policy. If you’re not completely inspired by it, just let us know. We’ll make it right.

If you order before 3 PM CST on a weekday, it ships the same day. We’ll get it into your hands fast with free, insured 2-3 day shipping.

Call us at (888) 794-8482. You’ll talk to a real musician who can answer anything you need to know.

Player-Perfect™ Setups

Every guitar we sell is dialed in by seasoned musicians. We obsess over the details—perfect intonation, immaculate fretwork, and ideal action—so your guitar is ready to rip right out of the case. No exceptions.

Advice From Real Players

Call us and you get a fellow musician, not a script. We'll help you compare neck profiles, talk tone, and find the right guitar for you—even if it's not this one. Our reputation is built on honest conversation.

49+ Years Of Trust

Family-owned since 1976, we stand behind everything we sell. That's why we have a 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee. If you're not inspired, send it back on our dime for a full refund. Your satisfaction is our legacy.

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