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A Tough, Durable Spin on Timeless Martin Tone





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A stunning 12-string, the DC-X2E 12-string acoustic-electric lets you tote quality Martin features from onstage performances to the campfire with ease. Complete with gig-ready electronics, a generous treble-side cutaway, and a smooth Performing Artist neck, the DC-X2E 12-string is ready to go at a moment’s notice. Laminate back and sides contribute to lightweight comfort and boost the DC-X2E’s overall weather resistance, which lets you enjoy a consistent performance when traveling between gigs or enjoying the great outdoors. Furthermore, the DC-X2E 12-string’s back and sides feature stunning prints of woodgrain patterns for a luxurious look that complements the DC-X2E’s tantalizing sound. Lastly, a premium solid spruce top enhances the DC-X2E with bright resonance, warmth, and professional power. Discover the hallmarks of modern Martin quality with the DC-X2E 12-string acoustic-electric guitar from Sweetwater!





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HPL body with a bold new look





The HPL laminate woods compromising the DC-X2E 12-string’s back and sides guarantee improved durability and resilience, not to mention savory sonic sophistication. Martin’s HPL back and sides deliver vibrant sustain and warm bass; they also make for an acoustic that’s less delicate than pricier options. Traveling with the DC-X2E 12-string is anxiety-free, and it has become a popular choice among pros who don’t entertain the thought of taking prized vintage acoustics on the road. Moreover, Martin’s added stunning woodgrain looks that mirror the costly figured tonewood. These designs mark a new high point for the DC-X2E’s looks and are meticulously re-created by analyzing solid tonewood specimens that exhibit supreme beauty.





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Hardwood appointments and an artful neck design





The DC-X2E 12-string comes with an upgraded spruce top, a solid tonewood appointment that supports a professional sound and feel while highlighting your personal style. Spruce not only enhances tone with brightness and warmth but also delivers lively, dynamic responses that are visceral and compelling. Inside the guitar’s sound chamber, scalloped X-bracing supports the spruce’s power with balanced lows, mids, and highs. Solid hardwood also forms the DC-X2E’s neck, fingerboard, and bridge. Meanwhile, the Performing Artist neck carve supplies smooth, agile support with a wonderfully balanced feel for fingerpicking and strums.





Onboard E1 electronics





Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amp, recording interface, or even house PA systems at venues. Musicians at Sweetwater are impressed with the E1 system’s tone, volume, and phase-reverse controls, which let you faithfully amplify your DC-X2E’s richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to taste. The E1’s phase-reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable! What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without any cable connections, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless! With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the DC-X2E is equipped for anything.





Serial M2897460


Serial M2897460


Martin DC-X2E 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


A well-crafted 12-string that marries Martin quality with cost-effective tonewoods


Solid spruce top supplies lush acoustics with plenty of brightness and power


HPL back and sides with printed woodgrain patterns for a premium look


Scalloped X-bracing balances highs and lows for enhanced projection and a smooth response


Hardwood neck, fingerboard, and bridge support tone, sustain, and player comfort


Performing Artist neck profile with High Performance taper facilitates your favorite techniques


Treble-side DC-series cutaway ensures uncompromising accessibility across its 20-fret array


Closed-gear tuning machines perform excellently while keeping dust and debris at bay


Outfitted with E1 electronics for plugged-in performance and direct recording