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Martin LX1RE Little Martin - Natural

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Sitka Spruce Top, HPL Back and Sides, Birch Laminate Neck, Richlite Fingerboard - Natural
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Little Size, Big Sound

The Little Martin series has quickly become a player favorite around Sweetwater. The LX1RE builds on Martin's tradition of innovation and quality construction with its sustainable materials. Don't let its size fool you, the Little Martin has tons of tone and great looks to match. For this model, a solid sitka spruce top is paired with rosewood patterned HPL back and sides to produce a warm and assertive sound. Staying true to their commitment to sustainability, FSC certified Richlite is used for the fretboard and bridge. This eye-catching acoustic comes with Fishman Sonitone electronics that reproduce the beautiful tones effortlessly. The Little Martin LX1RE is built to give you great bang for your buck, and it delivers.

Sustainable building materials

Martin is all about sustainability. That's why they've used eco-friendly materials on the Little Martin LX1RE. The warm and resonant HPL sides and back have a classic rosewood pattern. The bridge and fingerboard are made with FSC certified Richlite. Richlite is a composite material that bridges the tonal gap between rosewood and ebony. Richlite is totally unaffected by temperature and humidity change, requires very little maintenance, and feels great when playing.

Onboard Fishman electronics

The LX1RE acoustic-electric guitar has onboard Fishman Sonitone electronics that faithfully reproduce the warm and mellow tones of your guitar. Since the preamp is mounted inside the sound hole, your volume and tone knobs are within easy reach and are very inconspicuous. With onboard electronics that are this good, you'll feel confident hitting the stage or the studio.

Martin LX1RE Little Martin Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Modified 0-14 body produces a clear sound
  • Fishman Sonitone preamp reproduces clear sounds
  • Solid sitka spruce top adds snappy attack
  • Sustainable Richlite fingerboard and bridge sound great
  • Rosewood patterned HPL back and sides add a classic look
  • Laser-etched herringbone rosette

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Modified 0-14 Fret
  • Back & Sides Wood: High-pressure Laminate
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Finish: Satin
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: Sitka Spruce X-bracing
  • Neck Wood: Rust Birch Laminate
  • Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Plastic
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 23"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Corian/Tusq
  • Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed-gear
  • Electronics: Fishman Sonitone
  • Strings: Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronse, .013-.056
  • Case Included: Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 11LX1RE

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Rated 5/5

A serious instrument and great travel guitar that I use every day. I can't put it down.

I bought my first Little Martin when they first came out some years ago. It had no electronics and HPL everything even the top. Before long I found I was playing it most of the time over my other guitars. I'd always wished I had bought the top of the line Little Martin with the electronics and the spruce top but couldn't afford to at the time. I finally did and I love it. No, it's not quite as loud and the bass is not as deep as my full size guitars but it's even and full even when unplugged. I don't gig or play professionally but I've been playing off and on since... Many many decades. Now that I'm old and living on Social Security, I wanted a comfortable affordable guitar that I could plug in and tweak a bit with some light reverb or chorus. The set up was just fine for me out of the box. I did change out the tuning machines for a set of Hipshot 18:1 locking tuners that I'm fond of. The stock ones are fine at about 14:1, but I wanted this particular guitar to be easy and fun and it sure is. I polished the fret ends a bit more and installed some medium light gauge strings that I liked and used on my previous Little Martin. I really appreciated Sweetwater's checking it out before shipping and the thoughtful instructions on letting it acclimate for 24 hours before unpacking. This is a great travel guitar with really good tone for its size. Plugged in it can sound about as good as it gets. Great guitar and investment for folks with smaller hands too. I love that they no longer use a stupid decal for the rosette and that this one has a pick guard. Gave my original Little Martin to my sister because she wanted to learn to play and what better guitar for someone to learn on!
Music background: Play for personal satisfaction and sanity
Rated 5/5

Superb Guitar, Electronics are Even Better

The playability, tone, feel, fit and finish get five stars—this little guitar has plenty of sound and surprisingly decent bass for its size. Acoustically, it's something of a marvel to get the depth and breadth of sound out of a package this size. All this warrants a five star review.

Then go plug it in.

The sound from this guitar through the amp is outstanding, and not "for its size," it has outstanding tone, full stop. Played through a small acoustic amp, you won't get the smile off your face for days.
Music background: Former touring, part time musician; now part time front porch player
Rated 5/5

Little Martin is a winner

Love my Martin LX1RE "Little Martin". I was looking for a smaller travel size guitar. This guitar fit the bill and at an inexpensive price point. Quick delivery and follow up from Sweetwater was A+. Couldn't ask for more from an online music store. Thanks again Sweetwater.
Rated 5/5

Little Martin LX1RE

I loooove my little Martin! It's a perfect size for me (5'4"). The sound, color, tone are all great! And the customer service - 5 stars
Rated 5/5

Love This Guitar...

Received it yesterday, opened the box today (38 outside, 70 inside). Love the size, the sound, the look. I have other short-scale guitars (Taylor, Orangewood), but nothing beats a Martin. I also have full-sized Dreadnaughts (Andrew White, Alvarez, and others) but I had a stroke 13 months ago and prefer shorter scale lengths during my recovery process. This thing is just so cute and sounds amazing. If you're sitting on the fence on this guitar, just get it - you won't be disappointed.
Music background: Retired Roadie
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