The Martin DRS1 Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar marks the return of Martin’s Road Series, which was originally introduced in 2001, designed for working and traveling guitarists on a modest budget, who require their instrument to be durable without giving up the quality of its sound. The top, back and sides are crafted of solid sapele and
The Martin DRS1 Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar marks the return of Martin’s Road Series, which was originally introduced in 2001, designed for working and traveling guitarists on a modest budget, who require their instrument to be durable without giving up the quality of its sound. The top, back and sides are crafted of solid sapele and braced for resonance and projection. The DRS1 neck is built with multilaminate Stratabond for extra rigidity and durability, and the belly bridge and fingerboard are made of Richlite that achieves a similar look to ebony. This DRS1 comes equipped with the Fishman Sonitone sound reinforcement system, which has a preamp mounted in the soundhole with rotary controls for volume and tone. The Sonitone is powered by a 9 volt battery and has an end-pin jack. Includes case.Body size: D-14 fret
Top: solid sapele
Rosette: single ring
Back material: solid sapele
Side material: solid sapele
Binding: none
Neck shape: modified low oval
Headstock :solid/standard taper
Scale length: 25.4”
Fingerboard width at nut: 1-3/4”
Fingerboard position inlays:
1/8” dots – one @3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, two @
12th, one @ 15th & 17th frets
Bridge material: black richlite
Bridge style: belly
Tuning machines: chrome enclosed w/ small button
Pickguard: black
Case: 345 hardshell
Interior label: paper label
Electronics: Fishman Sonitone
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Absolutely Aweome!!! Absolutely love this guitar!! One great instrument for a great price. Ordering was easy and delivered before projected date. I am no professional by any means, but as I’ve progressed, I wanted a guitar I could grow with and play for years to come. This is it!! I’ve played a lot of acoustics ranging from Gibson to Taylor but absolutely love this Martin. The action is like butter and coming from the Martin collection, the sound and tone is at a minimum of FANTASTIC!! If you are looking for an outstanding piece of musical magic to add to your collection, or something to purchase to have for a lifetime without spending your life savings to obtain it, this is the one you are looking for.
Hard to pick a winner, but this is definitely one great guitar! I found this guitar locally at my local George’s Music chain store in Southeast PA (yes, same price as Amazon), and the first time I played it, I did not like it-but only because it had old strings on it (that is always a major tone killer), so I called and asked them to change the strings (often can be done when you are there too, if they aren’t too busy-no matter where you shop). Please keep that in mind, because with old strings, you really aren’t hearing how good a guitar can sound, not even close! It has happened to me so many times now, that I know it is universal for guitar shops with walk in buyers). But I did play it’s cousin that day, the Martin 000RS1 in the same road series, and I brought that home that day because it was just that great, and way surpassing good for any acoustic guitar!