
The Martin LX1E is a travel-sized powerhouse—featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, HPL back & sides, Richlite fretboard, and Fishman Sonitone electronics. Compact enough for travel yet rich in tone, it's perfect for players who value portability without sacrificing quality.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Modified 0 (14‑fret) travel body |
| Top | Solid Sitka spruce with hand-rubbed satin finish |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany-pattern HPL (high-pressure laminate) |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-bracing, non-scalloped braces |
| Neck | Birch laminate, mortise-and-tenon, Modified Low Oval profile |
| Fingerboard | FSC Richlite, 20 frets, 23″ scale, 1 11/16″ nut width |
| Bridge | Richlite belly-style with compensated TUSQ saddle (2 1/8″ spacing) |
| Electronics | Fishman Sonitone pickup/preamp with volume & tone in soundhole |
| Tuners | Chrome enclosed-gear, small buttons |
| Nut & Saddle | White Corian nut, compensated white TUSQ saddle |
| Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (recommended) |
| Scale Length | 23″ (584 mm) |
| Finish | Hand-rubbed satin on top/back/sides/neck |
| Accessories | Includes padded gig bag |
| Origin | Made in Mexico |
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