Martin Special Birdseye HPL X Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cognac
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Description
The stunning Martin HPL Cognac Birdseye X Series dreadnought was crafted to ensure a full-bodied, lush sound that��s perfect for singer-songwriters, touring musicians and session players. Built from famous Martin high-pressure laminate, this acoustic-electric guitar shares many of the tonal characteristics of wood, with enhanced durability and ethical, sustainable material sourcing. Spruce bracing substantiates the guitar��s volume and tone, while onboard electronics offer the ability to amplify your performance to a larger audience. Additionally, with a Richlite fingerboard and comfortably carved neck, this HPL dreadnought in cognac birdseye plays as well as it looks. ?
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Historical Dreadnought Shape
C.F. Martin & Co. invented the iconic dreadnought body in 1916. Synonymous with the acoustic guitar, dreadnought-shaped instruments provide a huge sound and commanding low end��ideal for singer-songwriters or solo artists looking for room-filling accompaniment. The Martin HPL Cognac Birdseye dreadnought signifies the most popular acoustic guitar design in the world, and the outline��s sonic power has captivated audiences for over a century. Internally, the X Series HPL Cognac Birdseye dreadnought utilizes spruce bracing in an X pattern to further enrich its tone��technology also developed by Martin in the 1850s. ??
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Durable and Sustainable HPL
A defining feature of the Martin X Series dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar is its high-pressure laminate top, back and sides finished in a birdseye maple pattern with a cognac stain. HPL is a durable composite material made from paper and resin that��s topped with an artificial wood pattern for aesthetic purposes��in this case, eye-catching birdseye maple. Using high-pressure laminate lends itself to a sturdier instrument that��s more resistant to climate change, so it��s ideal for touring musicians or those who��d prefer to leave their prized case queen at home. The Martin HPL production process is also Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, meeting the highest standards of ethical, sustainable production. ???
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Specialized Neck Construction
The Martin HPL Cognac Birdseye dreadnought incorporates a solid mortise-and-tenon neck joint for unwavering stability and optimal resonance with the guitar��s body. The neck material consists of multiple layers of birch, again pressed and bonded under extremely high pressure for strength and stability. Its FSC-certified Richlite fingerboard is smooth and playable to the touch, offering plenty of definition and sustain from chord to chord and note to note. The X Series Dreadnought in cognac birdseye features a Martin high-performance neck shape with a 25.4" scale length and 16" radius for effortless fretting all the way across the board.
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Fishman MX-T Electronics
The X Series acoustic-electric dreadnought with an HPL body and cognac birdseye finish amplifies sound using Fishman MX-T electronics. This pickup system consists of a discreetly soundhole-mounted preamp with rotary volume and tone controls, as well as a built-in tuner. Simply plug in, make some quick adjustments, and you��ll have an incredibly rich and dynamic acoustic-electric tone right out of the box, capturing the nuance of a resonant acoustic guitar with the projection required for live performance. ??
The Martin HPL Cognac Birdseye X Series dreadnought boasts the impeccable tone of a treasured heirloom acoustic guitar with the cost effectiveness, durability and ethicality of high-pressure laminate. Making no sacrifices in look and feel, the HPL X Series dreadnought punches above its price in virtually every category. Whether you��re an aspiring guitarist or an established pro, this exclusive Martin acoustic-electric is bound to become your favorite musical companion. Catch the gorgeous cognac birdseye finish in person at your local Guitar Center, and take home a prized Martin guitar today. ???
Features
- Cognac Birdseye Pattern HPL top, back and sides
- Laminated birch High Performance Taper neck, FSC Richlite fingerboard and bridge
- Fishman MX-T electronics
Specs
- Body type: D-14 Fret
- Top wood: Cognac Birdseye Pattern HPL
- Back and sides: Cognac Birdseye Pattern HPL
- Bracing pattern: X-Brace Scalloped
- Body finish: Satin
- Neck shape: PA Profile/High Performance Taper
- Nut width:?1-3/4''
- Fingerboard: FSC Richlite
- Neck wood: Laminated Birch
- Scale length: 25.4"
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck finish: Hand-Rubbed
- Bridge: FSC Richlite
- Saddle and nut: Compensted White TUSQ/White Corian
- Pickup/preamp: Fishman MX-T
- Tuning machines: Ping Chrome
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Case: Gig bag