Martin 00CXAE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Review :: Martin Guitar Reviews

the electronics allow you a good variety of tone options with a phase switch and the notch nob along with 4 EQ switches.

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With 14 frets in the clear and a thin-line, cutaway body to give you access to the higher six, this guitar combines Martin’s killer acoustic sound with electric guitar versatility. The onboard Classic 4 preamp and Sonicore pickup provide full, warm acoustic tone with minimal feedback while the jet-black finish sizzles in the limelight. Made from synthetic materials, HPL, it is not an all wood guitar. There are 14 frets in the clear and its a cutaway with addition 5-6 frets easily accessible.

Sound of Martin 00CXAE Guitar

  • doesn’t have a tinny electrified tone when you plug it in, just as warm and natural as the sound coming out of the soundhole;
  • round tones;
  • sounds great acoustic, amped and through the house mixer;
  • very progressive sound, or a nice full acoustic sound;
  • acousticlly it’s obviously not as full but plug it in and you get that distinctive Martin round tone;
  • it has a natural bluesy tone;
  • its tone is truly unique, but overwhelmingly warm.

Pros of Martin 00CXAE Acoustic Electric Guitar

  • the price is right, the sound is amazing, it has great stage presence;
  • sounds great acoustic, amped and through the house mixer;
  • comfortable to play; the thin body makes it so easy to reach over and play;
  • the electronics allow you a good variety of tone options with a phase switch and the notch nob along with 4 EQ switches;
  • the quality is very high, just what you would expect from Martin;
  • holds tune very well;
  • neck is a little thinner than a typical acoustic (it’s more like an electric), which makes it easier to play;
  • good durability, built like a truck.

Cons of Martin 00CXAE Guitar

  • doesn’t have a very full acoustic sound;
  • lacks high end in the sound.

Suggestions for this Martin Guitar

  • might want to have the action set-up;
  • if you want to play something with a bit more punch, you have to plug it in.
Features + Technical Specs
MODEL00CXAEBLACK
CONSTRUCTION:Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
BODY SIZE:00-14 Fret CUTAWAY
TOP:Jett Black HPL Textured Finish
ROSETTE:Gold & Black Style Herringbone
TOP BRACING PATTERN:00X (A- frame)
TOP BRACES:00X Style
BACK MATERIAL:Jett Black HPL, Texture Finish
BACK PURFLING:none
SIDE MATERIAL:Jett Black HPL Textured Finish
ENDPIECE:none
ENDPIECE INLAY:none
BINDING:none
TOP INLAY STYLE:none
SIDE INLAY:none
BACK INLAY:none
NECK MATERIAL:Natural Stratabond
NECK SHAPE:Modified Low Oval
NUT MATERIAL:Black Corian
HEADSTOCK:Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper
HEADPLATE:Jett Black HPL Textured Finish /Raised Gold Foil Logo
HEELCAP:none
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:Black Micarta
SCALE LENGTH:25.4″
# OF FRETS CLEAR:14
# OF FRETS TOTAL:20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:1 11/16”
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:2 1/8”
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS:none
FINGERBOARD BINDING:none
FINISH BACK & SIDES:none
FINISH TOP:none
FINISH NECK:none
BRIDGE MATERIAL:Black Micarta
BRIDGE STYLE:1 Style Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:2 1/8”
SADDLE:Compensated Black Tusq
TUNING MACHINES:Chrome w/ Small Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:Martin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze
BRIDGE & END PINS:Black w/ White Dots
PICKGUARD:none
CASE:none
INTERIOR LABEL:Black Foil Label w/ Gold Lettering
ELECTRONICS:Fishman Classic 4 Sonicore
OTHER OPTIONS:>Available left-handed at no additional charge

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