Not every mission requires a flagship vessel — sometimes the most exciting journeys start with exactly the right ship for the job. The Interstellar Tone Traveler has always believed that a great guitar shouldn't require a second mortgage, and the Martin 000-10E Retro is proof that the Nazareth magic runs deep even at an accessible altitude. Built around a solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, this 000-body Martin delivers the punchy mids, crisp trebles, and clear, balanced voice that have made the three-ought body one of the most beloved acoustic platforms in history — all wrapped in a vintage-leaning aesthetic that feels timeless from the moment you pick it up. The satin finish, black binding, and nickel open-gear tuners keep things understated and classic, while the Performing Artist neck profile and High Performance Taper make this one of the most comfortable Martins you'll ever wrap a hand around.

The 000-10E Retro earns its "E" badge with Martin's E1 electronics and built-in tuner — plug in at the coffeehouse, the rehearsal space, or the stage, and the balanced, natural voice translates beautifully through the PA. Scalloped X-bracing on a solid top means this guitar will open up and bloom more with every year you play it, rewarding you for the miles you log together. An ebony bridge adds snap and sustain, and the ebony fingerboard brings playability and durability that punch well above the price point. Whether this is your first orbit around the Martin universe or you're adding a lightweight, grab-and-go companion to your arsenal, the 000-10E Retro is a rocket ship that earns its wings.

Top: Spruce 
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay: None
Binding: Black
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly 
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Black
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise 
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Single Ring Fiber
Saddle: White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: 000-14 Fret 
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint 
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Body Finish: Satin
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce 
Brace SIze: 5/16"
Heel Cap: Black
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Natural 
Neck Finish: Hand Applied 
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body: 14 Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Inlay Style: Style 28 Dots
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding: None
Headstock Shape: Solid 
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Black Plastic
Nut Material: White Corian
Electronics: Martin E1 
Case: Martin Gig Bag