Sound Pure's Take

Weighing a featherlight 3 lbs 10 oz, the Martin 010 Retro Jason Isbell combines vintage parlor ergonomics with rich, focused mahogany voice. Featuring an all-mahogany body in a Dark Mahogany satin finish, this 0-14 fret model utilizes scalloped 5/16" spruce X-bracing to produce exceptional resonance, warm midrange punch, and articulate projection. The select hardwood neck boasts a Performing Artist profile with a High-Performance Taper, a 24.9" scale, and an East Indian rosewood fingerboard with Old Style 17 boltaron inlays and a 1 3/4" Corian nut. Outfitted with open-gear nickel tuners, a rosewood straightline bridge, and a faux tortoise pickguard, this intimate acoustic ships with a durable gig bag.

From Martin and Co.

The Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell is a Road Series model inspired by the 1940 Martin 0-17 Jason used to record his latest solo album, Foxes in the Snow. Built with a satin solid mahogany top, back, and sides and a 0 14-fret body, it delivers warm, focused tone with clear trebles and punchy mids. The Performing Artist neck and 24.9" scale length provide a smooth, comfortable feel, while scalloped spruce X-bracing adds clarity and responsiveness. East Indian rosewood accents, 17-style inlays, and nickel open gear tuners complete the look. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics and strung with Martin strings designed in collaboration with Jason, it’s a soulful, accessible tool for honest, expressive songwriting. 

Top Material
Mahogany
Finish Top
Satin
Top Color
Dark Mahogany
Top Inlay Material
None
Top Detail
None
Binding
None
Bridge Material
East Indian Rosewood
Bridge Style
Modern Straightline
Bridge String Spacing
2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material
Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots
None
Pickguard
Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay
None
Rosette
Single Ring Fiber
Saddle
White TUSQ®
Saddle Radius
16"
Body Size
0-14 Fret
Construction
Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Back Material
Mahogany
Side Material
Mahogany
Back and Side Finish
Satin
Back and Sides Color
Dark Mahogany
Back Detail
None
Side Detail
None
Back Purfling/Strip
None
Back Inlay Material
None
Side Inlay Material
None
Bracing Pattern
X-Brace
Brace Shape
Scalloped
Brace Material
Spruce
Brace Size
5/16"
Endpiece
None
Endpiece Inlay
None
Neck Shape
PA Profile
Neck Taper
High-Performance Taper
Neck Material
Select Hardwood
Neck Color
Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck
Satin
Scale Length
24.9"
Number of Frets Total
20
Neck Joins Body At
14th Fret
Heelcap
East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Material
East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut
1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style
Old Style 17
Fingerboard Inlay Material
White Boltaron
Fingerboard Binding Material
None
Side Dots
White
Headstock Shape
Solid
Headplate Material
East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style
Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material
None
Tuning Machines
Nickel Open Gear
Knob
Butterbean
Nut Material
White Corian®
Case
Gig Bag
Weight
3lbs 10oz

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