C.F. Martin & Co Little Martin Lx1E Electro-Acoustic Lh

Essential Information About the Little Martin LX1E Left-Handed Electro-Acoustic Guitar

• Ultra-comfortable travel format, perfect for playing anywhere without sacrificing the Martin spirit.


• Left-handed version designed for a natural grip, with ideal ergonomics for everyday use.


• Sitka spruce top + X bracing for precise projection and clear attack, despite the small size.


• Fishman Sonitone electronics for discreet and musical amplification in rehearsal, studio, or on stage.

A Little Martin from the X Series: Martin DNA in a Portable Version

Manufactured in the spirit of Martin travel guitars, the Little Martin LX1E retains the brand's hallmarks (recognizable silhouette, Sitka spruce top, refined finish) in a compact format designed for mobility. Its composite body and material choices consistent with the X series aim for robustness and stability, to accompany you on the go, in apartments, or backstage, stress-free.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This left-handed electro-acoustic guitar is suitable both for beginners seeking an easy-to-master instrument and for intermediate and advanced players looking for a versatile second guitar. Its short 23" / 584 mm scale length facilitates stretches and chord transitions while offering a smooth playing feel. Ideal for folk, pop, pick accompaniment, and light fingerpicking, it shines whenever a compact, responsive, and always-ready guitar is needed.

Sound

The Sitka spruce top, combined with X bracing and lutherie optimized for the small format, delivers a clear attack, well-defined highs, and a present midrange, very useful for standing out in a mix. The composite back and sides prioritize stability and consistent response from one spot to another (practical for travel). The "Modified 0" body shape and the 14th fret neck joint offer a pleasant balance between comfort and projection, while the Fishman Sonitone amplification reproduces a natural, usable acoustic sound without intrusive controls on the side.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, you can opt for the factory-installed strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium (SP7200). For the electro-acoustic part, a standard 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is suitable, and a clip-on tuner will work perfectly for tuning on the go.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Nbrs of frets	20
Format	Travel	Scale (mm)	584 mm
Left handed	Yes	Tuning pegs	Closed, chrome finish, small buttons
Cutaway	No	Bridge	FSC® Certified Richlite®
Special feature	Travel	Nut	White Corian 42.9 mm (Head), offset in white Tusq radius 406 mm (Bridge)
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Fishman Sonitone
Nbr of strings	6	Original Strings	Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium (SP7200)
Top	Sitka Spruce	Cover/case	Cover
Back&Sides	HPL	Headstock	Massive, With LX collar, Composite rosewood
Bracing	X	Neck Type	Glued
Neck	Hand polished, Multiply birch	Electroacoustic	Yes
Neck format	Modified low oval	Color	Natural
Nut Width	42.9 mm	Finishing	Satin varnish
Fingerboard	Richlite	Hardware	Nickel
Marker	Point

Feature	Travel	Number of frets	20
Top bracing	Sitka spruce	Fretboard width at 12th fret	52.4 mm / 2.06"
Back & sides	Composite	Fretboard	FSC Certified Richlite
Body type	Modified 0, body/neck joint at 14th fret	Inlays	Dot
Rosette	Multiple rings	Body/neck joint	Mortise and tenon
Back purfling inlay	Mahogany pattern	Number of strings	6
Finish	Satin varnish	Bridge type	Belly style
Top finish	Hand-polished	String spacing at bridge	54 mm / 2.13"
Left-handed	Yes	Bridge pins	White plastic
Neck shape	Modified low oval	Tuners	Closed, chrome finish, small buttons
Scale length	23" / 584 mm	Nuts	White Corian nut 42.9 mm / 1.69" head nut, compensated white Tusq saddle, 16" / 406 mm radius