For a Martin fan looking for the affordable, check out this 00-X2E model, with a solid spruce top and a HPL back and sides. It's got a nice sound and a perfect option for a beginner.
From Martin Guitar’s Website: "The X Series is made to play. The 00-X2E Cocobolo is a smaller body acoustic-electric featuring a hand-rubbed satin spruce top with an elegant abalone pattern rosette and eye-catching cocobolo pattern high-pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides for added durability and looks, without sacrificing that classic Martin tone. Playability enhancements include a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, and a modernized bridge contour for a smooth and comfortable playing experience. It also features a select hardwood neck, fingerboard, and bridge for improved sound and sustain, and Martin E-1 electronics with a built-in chromatic tuner and volume, tone, and phase controls. The 00-X2E Cocobolo provides clear trebles complemented with warm bass, unplugged or plugged in, letting you play how you want, wherever you want. All X Series models come with a softshell case."
Specs:
Body Size: 00-14 Fret
