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Martin LX1E Little Martin Solid Sitka Spruce/Mahogany HPL Acoustic/Electric w/Gig Bag
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Brand | MARTIN |
Color | Natural |
Top Material Type | Wood |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Back Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Fretboard Material Type | Morado |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | Electronics: Fishman Isys T |
String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
Hand Orientation | Right |
About this item
- PROFESSIONAL SOUND: Martin’s Little Martin LX1E acoustic-electric guitar has a Sitka spruce top and high-pressure laminate (HPL) construction. It is Martin’s smallest guitar and while small in size, it is very big on tone, quality, and versatility. It sounds great being played around the campfire or while practicing at home.
- SUPERIOR APPEARANCE: The Little Martin LX1R acoustic-electric guitars are made with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany high-pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides with a warm satin finish. These guitars are built with sustainable wood certified parts and a mortise and tenon neck joint, non-scalloped X-Brace, standard tapered neck, and chrome-enclosed gear tuners, making it look as captivating as it sounds.
- Handmade from the highest-quality wood, Little Martin guitars are built to stand up to late-night jams, long studio sessions, and plenty of strumming or picking. These solid-wood, acoustic-electric guitars deliver classic designs, professional sounds, and enjoyable playing.highest-quality wood, Little Martin guitars are built to stand up to late-night jams, long studio sessions, and plenty of strumming or picking.
- PLAYABILITY ENHANCED: In addition to Martin's iconic tone known worldwide, our guitars deliver enhanced playability that makes playing a pleasure, no matter your experience or skill level. Whether you're playing rock, country, folk, bluegrass, or jazz, these guitars deliver a natural playing experience that you will love.
- PLAYABILITY ENHANCED: In addition to Martin's iconic tone known worldwide, our guitars deliver enhanced playability that makes playing a pleasure, no matter your experience or skill level. Whether you're playing rock, country, folk, bluegrass, or jazz, these guitars deliver a natural playing experience that you will love.
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Product information
Item Weight | 8.3 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 38.58 x 18.11 inches |
ASIN | B001CM7U5I |
Item model number | LX1E |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,826 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #38 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars #85 in Acoustic Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 29, 2010 |
Back Material | Mahogany Wood |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | Natural |
Fretboard Material | Morado |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | Electronics: Fishman Isys T |
Scale Length | 23 Inches |
String Material | Phosphor Bronze |
Top Material | Wood |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Attribute | Little Martin |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Size | travel guitar |
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Product Description
Handmade with heavy-duty materials, time-tested styles, and innovative designs, the Little Martin Series delivers classic acoustic guitars that any musician will love to play. These models are made from sustainable wood certified parts and are available in a variety of different wood types, so you can find the solid wood guitar that works best for your playing style and music type—rock, country, folk, bluegrass, jazz, pop, and much more.Our Little Martin series guitars are ideal for beginners and a terrific student model for all ages and ability levels. The smaller acoustic guitar body makes it an ideal travel guitar. Take it along to a fireside jam by the lake, or practice just about anywhere. Each model delivers distinct features that add personality, performance, and playability to your instrument collection. It is an ideal starter guitar for kids, teens, or adults who want a solid acoustic guitar they can treasure for years to come.For nearly two centuries, Martin has been producing premium gear for musical artists across the globe. Martin's superior guitar and string products remain the choice for musicians around the world for their unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone. Still handmade. Still the standard. Martin guitars are the real deal—not an imitation.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Value for money | 4.1 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.9 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | — | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Craftsmanship | — | — | 4.3 | — | 4.7 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Haggerty's Music Inc | Liberty Music Inc | Austin Bazaar | Haggerty's Music Inc | Amazon.com | Pineville Music |
hand orientation | Right | Left | Right | — | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Morado | Mahogany Wood | Walnut Wood | Ebony Wood | Rosewood | Richlite |
back material | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany Wood | Basswood | sapele | Rosewood | koa |
top material | Wood | Mahogany Wood, Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | koa |
string material | Phosphor Bronze | — | D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges) | — | Phosphor Bronze | Nickel |
body material | Mahogany | Mahogany, Sitka Spruce, Wood | Laminated Hardwood | Sapele | Mahogany | Sitka Spruce |
neck material | Mahogany | Mahogany | Nato | Mahogany | Nato Wood | Natural Stratabond |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and size of the guitar. For example, they mention it has a moderately rich tone, it's well-constructed and that it'll take up no room at all. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying it'd be easy for anybody to play. They also like the crispness, and value.
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Customers generally like the sound quality of the guitar. They say it has a great sound, is fairly loud, and the included effects make the sound even more full. Some customers also mention that the guitar has range and doesn't sound tinny. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of this product.
"This guitar sounds good to my ears. It's easy to play with my arthritic hands ...." Read more
"...The pickup sounds freaking great hooked up to my Marshall amp. I have several other guitars including a Taylor 210ce which I also love...." Read more
"...The case is sturdy and has plenty of room. The Fishman pickup sounds great. I play in a local band (check us out... [...]- shameless plug! Ha!)..." Read more
"...It has a surprisingly full (for a 3/4 scale guitar), moderately rich tone as a straight acoustic, and the pickup & preamp sound fantastic through a..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar. Some say it's perfectly crafted, well-constructed, and durable. They also say it sounds and feels more solid.
"...But very well built and it holds it's tune." Read more
"...Oh and the high pressure laminate is so great and seems pretty durable...." Read more
"...The case is sturdy and has plenty of room. The Fishman pickup sounds great. I play in a local band (check us out... [...]- shameless plug! Ha!)..." Read more
"...not immune to temperature or humidity changes, but it is more resistant that solid wood and it sounds good...." Read more
Customers like the size of the guitar. They say it's the best guitar for the size, it takes up no room at all, and is great for an older player. The case is sturdy and has plenty of room, and the Fishman pickup sounds great. The size and weight is very comfortable to hold, and it has a compact and fairly loud sound.
"...The case is sturdy and has plenty of room. The Fishman pickup sounds great. I play in a local band (check us out... [...]- shameless plug! Ha!)..." Read more
"...It has a surprisingly full (for a 3/4 scale guitar), moderately rich tone as a straight acoustic, and the pickup & preamp sound fantastic through a..." Read more
"This is exactly the guitar I was looking for. It’s really tiny and it’s perfect for taking with you...." Read more
"...This guitar, just through its quality, sound, and size has made all the difference in the world to my learning experience...." Read more
Customers find the guitar great for traveling, camping, and jamming. They say it has a great sound, is portable, and easy to travel with.
"...But this guitar is great for traveling, camp fires, and just plain old jammin...." Read more
"...It’s really tiny and it’s perfect for taking with you. Because of a small body it’s also good to lay on the couch and practice playing...." Read more
"the lx1e is the best of the best travel guitars...." Read more
"Great travel guitar. I am getting used to the very small size. Tome, quality and value are great...." Read more
Customers find the guitar simple to use, easy to play, and convenient. They also say the action is real easy for anybody to play bigginner or pro.
"This guitar sounds good to my ears. It's easy to play with my arthritic hands ...." Read more
"...The Martin is very easy to play, though I had to position the capo a little differently due to the decreased width of the frets...." Read more
"...The onboard electronics are also very nicely made and simple to use...." Read more
"...the guitar was barely out of tune. the action is real easy for anybody to play bigginner or pro ...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the crispness of the guitar. They say it feels like a real guitar and not a toy. They also say the scale of the Martin just feels right in their hands and gives them confidence. Customers also mention that the sound is amazing and bright, compared to muted tones.
"...Came with a great soft case with backpack straps on it so I just put it on like a backpack when I'm walking far which is super convenient...." Read more
"...Has range and doesn’t sound tinny. Feels like a real guitar and not a toy guitar...." Read more
"...Sounds amazing and feels great playing it.I loved the smell as I opened the case to reveal the guitar...." Read more
"...The scale of this Martin just feels right in my hands and it gives me confidence to continue to practice and learn...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it's worth it for entry level and a great seller.
"...It's small enough that it travels well. It's also cheap enough that if it gets destroyed or left behind, it won't break the bank...." Read more
"...I am getting used to the very small size. Tome, quality and value are great...." Read more
"...Great value." Read more
"Worth it for entry level..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the guitar. They mention that it holds its tune well.
"...But very well built and it holds it's tune." Read more
"...There was no fret buzz. It has stayed in tune and the action is wonderful.Although the guitar arrived with no damage...." Read more
"...the guitar was barely out of tune. the action is real easy for anybody to play bigginner or pro ...." Read more
"Absolutely love this guitar. It made me start playing again. Always stays in tune. The action is great. Highly recommended." Read more
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This is not a Dreadnought, but the sound is surprisingly big given its size. The short scale length works well with my small hands. The action was set well right from the factory, and the intonation is dead-on all the way up the neck. It has a surprisingly full (for a 3/4 scale guitar), moderately rich tone as a straight acoustic, and the pickup & preamp sound fantastic through a Fishman Performer.
My only complaints are:
1 - The tuner on the Fishman iSys is a few cents sharp and not terribly precise. I have a Snark tuner for other instruments anyway, so this is a minor inconvenience.
2 - The nut was cut a bit low on the high E string, which caused noticeable string buzz when strumming moderate-to-hard from the day I received it. I will take it to a Martin dealer when I return to the US and have it repaired under warranty.
One note about that: Martin's warranty for MIM guitars is only one year, not for the lifetime of the instrument. Not a huge concern given the price point of this instrument, but something to be aware of.
All in all I am very happy with this little guitar. I would recommend it to a friend.
Sounds amazing and feels great playing it.
I loved the smell as I opened the case to reveal the guitar.
This is a great sounding guitar for how small it is. I highly recommend this guitar.
There was no fret buzz. It has stayed in tune and the action is wonderful.
Although the guitar arrived with no damage. The only complaint I would have is their packaging. It arrived in the Martin box with the guitar enclosed in it's case.
Other than that it was a great purchase.
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It arrived on time and in perfect condition.
The size is perfect for me without giving up any quality of sound... plus this model can be used acoustic or electrically amplified.
Definitely would recommend this Martin.. for any seasoned guitar players to have a portable outlet for easy take along for playing anywhere... or for anyone.
Thank you
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2021
It arrived on time and in perfect condition.
The size is perfect for me without giving up any quality of sound... plus this model can be used acoustic or electrically amplified.
Definitely would recommend this Martin.. for any seasoned guitar players to have a portable outlet for easy take along for playing anywhere... or for anyone.
Thank you
If you're a beginner like me and buying online, PLEASE, PLEASE don't panic if your guitar arrives with a high action (greater distance between strings and fretboard) and you find it near impossible to get a note to ring out. That's what happened to me but taking it to a local shop and getting it set up to a lower action helped enormously. There are three main things you'll want to do when you get a new guitar online:
1. Have it set up professionally so that the string action is as low as it gets without buzz. Look up online guides on where exactly to measure the height between string and the top of the fret bar- which string, which fret, etc. Around 2.4-2.8 mm is a nice, playable height for beginners.
2. Get a good tuning app on your phone (I use Guitar Tuna) and make sure it's set to standard tuning (EADGBE).
3. Remember you have other string options other than the ones that came as default, and if you're following video tutorials remember that whatever you're using to pick or strum the strings (fingers, different styles of picks, etc) will impact sound. The Little Martin comes with medium gauge strings as factory default which have been a little hard on my tiny, soft fingers, so I'm going to switch to D'addario Silk and Steel light gauge for better playability and a warmer, folksy sound (I love the sound of classical nylon guitars, but starting on those wasn't an option because of the scale spacing on those. I find it hard enough to press down on strings across just 3 frets. Silk and Steel won't sound like nylon but will give some of that beautiful mellow sound).
I can only review this as someone who is never planning on making guitar playing anything more than a beloved hobby- so I don't know about professional use for gigging, etc. It does have a built in Fishman pick up system which apparently is on par with much bigger and more expensive guitars. Also it's pretty well known by now that this was Ed Sheeran's signature instrument for years, and quite honestly if it's good enough for Ed it's good enough for me. It's a bit sad that it took a 5'8 tall man to become a mega pop star for smaller guitars to really take off in popularity, but I'm glad those of us with little hards have better options now.
Overall, 100% recommend this guitar, makes me want to pick it up and play it every time, is comfortable to use and a blast to play with as long as it's set up properly. I'm sure it doesn't get as loud as full sized dreadnoughts but it's more than loud enough for me, I play music for myself and maybe (?) a few other people once I'm skilled and confident enough. Well worth the money as it will be the only guitar I own and I can grow with it for years to come!
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First real acoustic was a Taylor 414ce in 2011.
Second acoustic was a Martin dreadnaught junior sapele w pick up.
I’m only 5’4 and enjoy playing and singing live either plugged in or not.
This little Martin is awesome for playing around! I have it in my office and feel good knowing it’s high pressure laminate and can withstand some heat/humidity change. Durable!
Looks great, sounds very nice with spruce top.
I love it! So glad I purchased. Also glad to have my dreadnaught junior as it has more boom being a bigger guitar.
FYI if you don’t get a chance to try this ahead of time, the neck width and fret spacing is a bit tight, I have small hands so I love it but takes a bit of adjusting from a regular size acoustic.
If you have any questions or want more video just ask a question and I’ll see email update!
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2020
First real acoustic was a Taylor 414ce in 2011.
Second acoustic was a Martin dreadnaught junior sapele w pick up.
I’m only 5’4 and enjoy playing and singing live either plugged in or not.
This little Martin is awesome for playing around! I have it in my office and feel good knowing it’s high pressure laminate and can withstand some heat/humidity change. Durable!
Looks great, sounds very nice with spruce top.
I love it! So glad I purchased. Also glad to have my dreadnaught junior as it has more boom being a bigger guitar.
FYI if you don’t get a chance to try this ahead of time, the neck width and fret spacing is a bit tight, I have small hands so I love it but takes a bit of adjusting from a regular size acoustic.
If you have any questions or want more video just ask a question and I’ll see email update!