The Martin D-13E Retro Walnut brings upgraded tone and timeless style to the Road Series. It features a solid spruce top and solid black walnut back and sides in a gloss finish for rich sustain, strong bass, and clear, balanced tone. Walnut—known locally as “Pennsylvania rosewood”—adds warmth and tonal complexity that rival more traditional tonewoods. The Dreadnought body and scalloped X-bracing deliver bold projection and dynamic response, while the Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper ensures smooth playability. Style 28-inspired visual appointments nod to iconic Martin design, and with versatile E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, this guitar is built for players who know where they’re headed—and need the right tool to take them there.
Specifications
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Top Material: Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Binding: White
Back Material: Black Walnut
Side Material: Black Walnut
Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Natural Stain
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
Saddle: White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Rosette: Style 28 Boltaron
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Hand-Applied
Neck Color: Natural
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Fretboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fretboard Inlay Style: 28 Style Dots
Fretboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Headplate Logo: Script Ink
Headplate Binding: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
Nut Material: White Corian
Case: Softshell Case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze – Light
Specifications
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Top Material: Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Binding: White
Back Material: Black Walnut
Side Material: Black Walnut
Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Natural Stain
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
Saddle: White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Rosette: Style 28 Boltaron
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Hand-Applied
Neck Color: Natural
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Fretboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fretboard Inlay Style: 28 Style Dots
Fretboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Headplate Logo: Script Ink
Headplate Binding: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
Nut Material: White Corian
Case: Softshell Case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze – Light
