The D12E Retro combines spruce, sapele, and scalloped bracing for powerful projection and strong bass in a gloss Dreadnought body. Vintage-inspired Style 18 details make this your path to tone, power, and durable performance.

The Martin D12E Retro offers classic style, powerful tone, and proven performance, all wrapped in a full-body gloss finish that adds rich visual depth to the solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides.

The Dreadnought body produces a powerful, projecting tone with strong bass, while the scalloped X-bracing provides clarity and responsiveness. A Performing Artist neck with High Performance taper guarantees smooth, modern playability across the entire fingerboard.

Vintage-inspired details like old-style dot inlays, a multi-line rosette, and nickel open-top tuners with butterbean buttons harken back to Martin's Style 18 roots. Featuring versatile E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this Road Series model is built to last.