The Martin DX1E Koa combines premium tonewoods with modern playability. This compact dreadnought features a solid koa top paired with mahogany back and sides, delivering warm, resonant tones with excellent projection. The built-in Fishman electronics make it stage-ready, while the slim neck profile ensures comfortable fretting. Perfect for fingerstyle players and those seeking a versatile acoustic that transitions seamlessly from studio to live performance.
  • 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: Sitka 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: Sitka Spruce
  • Brace Size: 5/16 with 1/4 Tone Bars
  • Back Detail: Koa Pattern
  • Heelcap: Black
  • Side Detail: Koa Pattern
  • Neck
  • Neck Material: Natural 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
  • Recommended Strings: SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Light (MSP4100)
  • 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

Includes Gig bag