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The Martin X Series Special D-X2E acoustic-electric guitar gives you the chance to experience the legendary Martin tone and playability. This dreadnought-style guitar features a solid spruce top and durable high-pressure laminate back and sides that produce a balanced, articulate tone perfect for any playing style.

Solid Spruce Top Provides Crisp, Bell-like Highs

The solid spruce top of the D-X2E provides crisp highs and clear articulation, allowing each note to ring out with a bell-like chime. Spruce is a lightweight, resonant wood that creates an open and airy tone with impressive projection so your music reaches the back of the room.

High-Pressure Laminate Back and Sides Add Depth and Warmth

The high-pressure laminate back and sides contribute depth, warmth and a solid low end to balance the spruce top. This eco-friendly material provides the appearance of rosewood with enhanced durability for longevity. Together with the spruce top, they generate the characteristic Martin tone that works equally well for strumming chords, fingerpicking or playing lead lines.

Slim, Comfortable Neck and 12" Radius Fingerboard for Easy playability

The select mahogany neck and Richlite fingerboard of the D-X2E are designed for fast, comfortable playability across all frets. The slim, oval-shaped neck profile and 12" radius fingerboard allow chords and single notes to ring out clearly with little effort. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, you'll find this guitar a responsive and enjoyable instrument to play.

Onboard Martin E-1 Electronics for Amplified Performance

The D-X2E comes equipped with Martin E-1 electronics, giving you the ability to plug in for live shows or recording. The E-1 pickup and preamp system accurately captures the guitar's acoustic tone and allows you to adjust both volume and tone to suit the venue or mix. The onboard tuner lets you quickly tune up for optimum sound. Simply connect to an amplifier, mixing board or interface and you're ready to share your music with others.

Craftsmanship and Value From 180 Years of Experience

Martin has been handcrafting acoustic guitars since 1833, combining old-world craftsmanship and new technologies to make high-quality, great-sounding instruments accessible to all. The D-X2E gives you a chance to experience Martin's heritage of tone and playability at an affordable price, with a guitar designed to bring you years of enjoyment.

Open Box Martin X Series Special D-X2E Spruce-Rosewood HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881284718
Open Box Martin X Series Special D-X2E Spruce-Rosewood HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881284718
Open Box Martin X Series Special D-X2E Spruce-Rosewood HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881284718

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Solid spruce top, rosewood pattern HPL back and sides
  • Select mahogany neck, Richlite fingerboard
  • Martin E-1 electronics
  • Fast, comfortable neck and fingerboard make playing a joy

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Body
  • Body size: D-14 Fret
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Top finish: Hand-rubbed
  • Back & side wood: Brazilian rosewood HPL
  • Back & side finish: Satin
  • Bracing: X-Brace scalloped spruce
  • Rosette: Single-ring abalone pattern
Neck
  • Neck wood: Birch laminate
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed
  • Neck shape: PA profile
  • Neck taper: High Performance Taper
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets total: 20
  • Nut material: White Corian
Fingerboard
  • Fingerboard material: Richlite
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Width at 12th fret: 2-1/8"
  • Width at nut: 1-3/4"
  • Inlay style: Style 28 dots
  • Binding material: None
  • Side dots: White
Electronics
  • Type: Martin E-1
  • Options: None
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: Chrome closed gear
  • Pickguard: Tortoise pattern
  • Saddle: White TUSQ
  • Bridge material: Richlite
Other
  • Pleked: Yes
  • Strings: 6
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Case: Sold separately

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4.15

185 Reviews

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

A very cool guitar, if you're into the 1980's shred thing!

I have been in the market for an 80's style shredder for a few years now. As a big fan of George Lynch, in particular the stuff he did from 1985 to 1990, I've been looking for a used ESP Skulls and Snakes model. That said, they are hard to find on the used market, and they command a premium price. Enter the Friedman Cali model. With its high-output humbuckers, Floyd Rose tremolo, and single volume knob, it's got similar specs as the Skulls and Snakes, and with a much lower point of entry. So, I jumped on it, and I am glad I did. I've spent the last few days getting to know my new Friedman Cali and I can say with confidence this is an excellent guitar for the price. That said, it does have some minor drawbacks that I will gladly look past given how amazing the guitar feels and sounds. My particular guitar was a scratch and dent, which in my case means pre-owned. I say this because when I took delivery of the guitar, I noticed a tremolo stop had been installed, poorly I might add. I confirmed with Friedman they did not install these at the factory; hence my opinion the guitar was previously sold to another customer. In any case, there are no other blemishes or visual imperfections to speak of other than, of course, the factory relic job. After my initial inspection, I put the guitar back in the case to chill out for 24 hours to acclimate to the environment. After that, I remove the old strings, cleaned and polished the frets, lubricated the hardware, applied contact cleaner to the pot and switch, put on fresh strings, and gave it a proper set-up. Some things I noticed during the whole process: the b-string tuner doesn't seem to work as smoothly as the other tuners. These appear to be Hipshot open gear locking tuners, similar to what I have on my Tyler, and I know they usually work very well. Next time I change strings, i will pull the tuner and take it apart for inspection. Another thing I noticed is the screw-in style tremolo bar on the Floyd Rose. This is simply an antiquated design and needs to go the way of the rest of the dinosaurs: extinction. I much prefer the convenience, feel, and adjustability of the drop-in replacement bar, so that is what I installed. Now the tremolo feels expressive and smooth, and the bar drops in quickly. Once I got the Cali set up, I was amazed how comfortable it is to play. Let's first talk materials and craftsmanship. The relic job on the maple neck and fingerboard, combined with the rolled fret edges and slick fret crowning, make this guitar feel like you've been playing it for decades. It's really quite special and something you have to play to understand. because of the compound radius and excellent fretwork, I am able to set the action very low without excessive buzzing. I use 9-gauge strings, and two tremolo springs are sufficient to ensure the tremolo sits parallel to the body while keeping low tension on the strings. Bending is super easy and very smooth, and the tremolo feels so expressive. The guitar just feels slinky and rather addicting to play. On the tone front, it's an absolute monster. The Friedman Classic pickups feature Alnico 5 magnets, which happen to be my favorite for hard rock tones. The bridge pickup sounds thick with gobs of sustain, while the neck pickup is round and fat. Both pickups are articulate and clear, and allow single notes in complex chords to shine through. Rolling back the volume knob will clean up your tone nicely, especially with a good tube amp. These guitars were a collaboration between Dave Friedman and Grover Jackson. Unfortunately, they are no longer working together, and Grover has moved to the Nashville, TN area. I do believe Friedman guitars will be hitting the market again soon, made by someone other than Grover. With that said, the Grover-era are pretty amazing guitars, and may become harder to find. So, if you are in the market for a 1980's super-Strat style shredder, I'd recommend checking out a Grover-era Friedman while you can.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Amazing bass with a major flaw

Being mainly a guitarist, this bass is perfectly ideal for what my needs are. A great bass with a great sound/tone for recording, and many option with the knobs to fine tune and tweak that sound to my preference. However, my biggest gripe is that the string action is ridiculously tight for this bass. I like to play with ticker gauge strings, as I typically go for lower tunings, but this bass is (ironically with it being a 5 string) is simply not made for it. The action towards the neck of the fretboard makes thicker strings unplayable. They make contact with the fretboard at around the 2nd-3rd fret, and raising the bridge to compensate isn't enough. To make matters worse, the screws that are used to raise the strings on the bridge are very easily stripped, and I'm struggling to find any sort of replacements for them.

Filters

Best Uses

  1. Practice4
  2. Recording3
  3. Metal songs1
  4. Rock songs1
  5. fun. and looking cool shredding for the normies1

Cons

  1. None5
  2. Poor Quality2
  3. Virtually no low end warmth.1
  4. Kind of expensive1
  5. Shipping box arrived damaged1

Describe Yourself

  1. Beginner2
  2. 74 years old, been playing 60 years.1
  3. Jazz, rock, classical player for 60 years1
  4. Metal,hard rock and instrumental rock1
  5. Retired 64 YO beginning amateur1

Pros

  1. Sound4
  2. Attractive3
  3. Stays in Tune2
  4. Stays in tune2
  5. Tone2
  • Sounds really good

    5

    submitted20 days ago

    byTrenton

    fromGladwin county

    This pedal sounds quite good. It is quite customizable. If you do buy this, if you do not have the cord used to power it, there is a battery adapter under the actual pedal part. you just put the black pins on the pedal in and take the pedal off. anyways, really good sound if you want a proper rock or metal distortion/overdrive for an affordable price.

  • Not too bad for the price

    3

    submitteda month ago

    byJeff

    fromNashville TN

    Typical Chinese bling, the sound is lacking.

  • This drum is just like the vintage ones

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byJeff

    fromSeattle, WA

    Play with freelance jazz and rock standards groups. All kinds of gigs and shows. I want to buy one of the sets.

  • Love this guitar.

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byLarry

    fromMinnesota

    Love this guitar. Easy/Good tuning, very playable, thin neck is fast.

  • Its so good it fits my church setting well

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byjordan

    fromHamilton, new jersey

    This product is the best drums i've ever played on because the shells are a nice color and when you tune the drums up, it sounds so good. When you play it in a open space it fills the room and when you play it in an enclosed space it sounds even better. All Im saying is that this is hands down one of the best drum sets.

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    1

    submitteda month ago

    byETHAN

    fromMission Viejo, CA

    Electronics are really good. Was going to use it for jamming and professional playing. However, I could not lower the action due to stripped saddle screws

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