C.F. Martin & Co D-X2E Sitka/Mahogany Hpl

The Remastered X Series: A Martin Designed for Stage and Everyday Use

With this evolution of the X Series, Martin Guitar modernizes the aesthetics (new highly figured HPL patterns, redesigned rosette) while enhancing ergonomics. The rounded-edge bridge inspired by the "SC" range and the satin-finished tuners follow a clear logic: to offer a guitar with a premium look, comfortable in hand, and ready to play for a long time without complications.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

The Martin D-X2E is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate players who want a reliable, comfortable dreadnought that is immediately usable with amplification. Its format favors styles where presence and foundation are sought: folk, pop, acoustic rock, country, vocal accompaniment, and pick playing. The "Performing Artist" neck profile focused on comfort also helps to switch chords smoothly and keep the left hand relaxed over time.

Sound

The spruce top provides clarity, attack, and projection, particularly effective on a dreadnought body for delivering broad, rhythmic strumming. The scalloped X-bracing promotes a more open response and a heightened sense of dynamics, with present lows and good overall volume. The figured mahogany HPL back and sides emphasize stability and consistency in the instrument's behavior while maintaining a warm and balanced tonal signature. Plugged in, the Martin E-1 electronics allow quick adjustment of the sound color (Tone) and help manage feedback issues via the Phase function, with the integrated tuner ensuring accuracy in rehearsals and on stage.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Neck	Mahogany
Format	Dreadnought	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Headstock	Mahogany
Cutaway	No	Neck Type	Glued
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Top	Sitka Spruce	Finishing	Satin varnish
Back&Sides	HPL	Hardware	Nickel

Body type	Dreadnought, body/neck joint at the 14th fret	Scale length	25.4" / 645 mm
Body/neck joint	mortise and tenon	Tuners	sealed, Satin Chrome finish, small buttons
Top finish	satin, hand-polished	Nut width	44.4 mm / 1.75", white Corian
Rosette	abalone, single ring	Neck finish	hand-polished
Top bracing	spruce	Neck profile	Performing Artist, high performance neck
Type of top bracing	scalloped X-bracing	Fretboard	selected wood
Back	figured mahogany HPL	Number of frets	20
Sides	figured mahogany HPL	Electronics	Martin E-1
Back and sides finish	satin varnish	Pickguard	Faux Tortoise
Bridge	selected wood	Case	Softshell
Bridge saddle	white Tusq, 406 mm