I bought this guitar the other day, was so excited to see a Martin for the price. It blew almost everything else in that price range away. It was just such a full sounding guitar and the feel of the guitar was on another level compared to everything else around it. I have always struggled with acoustics and their feel but this one is special. There’s a reason Martins are loved as they are

This is really well made, great video man! I can see you blowing up if you keep at it

Played this in a local shop a week ago and instantly fell in love. Such a rich tone! My god I was blown away!

It sounds amazing. Great demo.

Nice video! I bought one 3 weeks ago at GC because I like the sound and its durability. HPL is a very cool invention. I can take it to the beach and camping or just tailgating. A really good guitar player can make any guitar sound awesome. It's all in your playing. I also own a big baby Taylor, an Epiphone EJ 200ec, and a parlor-size Recording King. They all have their own distinct sound and I love them all. I leave them all on a guitar stand so I can always play them. \m/

Amazing video.. Keep up the amazing work buddy... !!!

Personally I love the fact I can afford a new martin guitar. Part of it is seeing that name on the headstock, which is a bit of name snobbery, I know....but there's a reason it's respected. I went into a shop about 3 months ago to treat myself find my bday . Was prepared to spend quite a lot but ended up taking a used xseries. To me it sounded and played just as well as the more expensive models. As a Scot, not spending a lot made me particularly happy, i can tell you. It's not the best looking martin I've ever seen but I'd have no problem changing it for a prettier xseries next bday. I don't have any need to go full wood now. If you know what I mean....

Josh. If you think there are mohogany HPL out in guitar world easily, try finding this Koa iteration guitar on the secondary market!!

I got this guitar today. It sounded just as good as another Martin I tried for $850

It’s my birthday soon, might have to give the credit card a good bashing. Love the sound of this guitar. I’d love an higher range Martin, but this particular model sounds beautiful.

Awesome, I've got a martin 12 string that sound fantastic.

Thanks a lot mte😊

I purchased one when they first came out , Same model . I got mine at GC . I tried several at this price point. I was impressed with the sound and the feel. I was conflicted on the richlite finger board it felt kind of hard. It didn't take long for me to get used to it. We live in a very humid region . I wanted to take it around outside inside inconsistent weather without worrying about it warping. So if you want a guitar that looks good sounds good and has the badge of honor "Martin" I recommend it. The sound is consistent. No regrets.

Wonderful, informative video but it would be even better if perhaps you did a different camera set up. For almost the entire video the mic is in the way. I kept wanting to see your movement on the fingerboard but it's obscured by the (lovely!) Rode mic. Still, it's a great and useful video. I'd been thinking about buying this guitar and, based on your review, I've decided to go ahead and get it. Thanks!

Sounds great. I have one. Actually surprised. I like it, plays well, sounds great. Great video

So I'm looking into getting a better guitar from the one I currently have (Ibanez AEG18Lii)... I've been looking for about a week now and at first I thought I wanted a guitarlele so I could travel with it, but I didn't like the nylon strings or overall sound. It was also too small. Then I took a look at the baby Taylor (also too small) and now I'm past the guitarlele stage. I'm looking at the GS Mini, Martin LX1REL, and Epiphone EJ-200SCE (all left handed guitars, as I've been playing lefty for around 5 years). I may be able to spend some extra money and purchase a Martin X Series Style Special GPC Koa HPL cutaway Acoustic electric guitar. Im struggling to understand which one sounds the best. It's harder for me because I can't test them out in person (guitar stores never carry lefties in stock, I always have to order them) so I'm hoping you can help me. I know the Taylor GS Mini doesn't have a pre-amp but I would be adding a ES Go after purchasing it. So really, it's a question of which one sounds the best. The GS Mini, Martin LX1REL, Epiphone EJ-200SCE, or Martin X Series Style Special GPC Koa HPL Acoustic Electric? Your help is greatly appreciated, thank you😁

It sounds great. I want one!

Damn, that Fishman MX Pickup sounds pretty darn good. WAY better than the Sonitone piece of crap that they used to use. I also heard the new gig bag is waterproof. Quite useful.

I’d say this guitar is comparable to the Taylor 114ce. Which is very nice for only $649. I’ve always been a sucker for Taylor’s but, I may buy a Martin

Thanks Joshua for review! I want your input on what I should get, its between the Martin GPC Special Koa X Series Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural or Mitchell T333CE-BST Solid Top Mahogany Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Edge Burst

THAT SOUNDED INCREDIBLE..I OWN D 41S HD 28S COLLINGS I HAVE IT...FOR THE MONEY U SPENT THAT IS KILLER

Since the DX1 in mohagany and Koa are scarce (in my area at least) I'm searching the www for either an Alvarez DB60 or a Seagull Maritime.

quality sound

Thanks Joshua for the great review. I’m confused if I should get the Taylor 114e/110e or the DX1e. Do you think it’s worth spending around 200$ more for the Taylor? I’m mainly looking for better sound and electronics.

Hello Josh, great playing! I was wondering if there is any difference between these model and the Martin DX Jhonny Cash?

Nice playing! Question: are the action high on the strings for this particular Martin?

Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of getting one and might order one without playing which I'd rather not do. I have a DX1AE with the HPL sides and backs , but a solid top. I love it and it sounds great through my Fishman Mini Loudbox. The HPL is desirable here in humid Florida. Do you know if this one ( The Koa) would sound that much different than my DX1AE with the solid top , plugged in ?

I'm concerned about environmental conditions. I recently watched a Rhett Shull video where he needed to take two guitars to the shop because of environmental issues damaging them. I really had no idea until I watched that. So, I'm trying to decide between a DX1e and a LAVA ME PRO carbon fiber. The only thing making me nervous with the Martin is the neck and possibly the bracing. If that were HPL I'd probably run out and buy one. Its laminate neck might still be ok. I just need to find out if there are any neck stability issues with environmental changes.

So I have a Taylor Liberty Tree guitar, which will probably be my primary, but I also want a Martin (cause why not, a person can own both Taylor and Martin right? :) and was thinking about getting this one. Because I spent a ton on the Taylor I don't want to spend too much on a Martin, but I'm wondering does this still sound great unplugged. Your video did a great job of highlighting a plugged in sound, but didn't catch what it sounds like unplugged (unless I missed it)

I currently have a Cordoba Fusion 12 Maple Nylon String Guitar with a 1.875” Nut width and looking at either Martin DX2E, Martin D Jr10e or Seagull S6. Out of these three which one would you recommend the most? Also do you recommend Cherry Sepele or Natural Spruce? I’m looking to get one of these next week unless you have a better recommendation for under 800 :) amazing reviews and playing. I appreciate you’re help. Also it would be nice to know your thoughts on my Cordoba Fusion 12 Maple? It’s my first guitar as I am a beginner but would like to have two guitars 🎸. Thanks again 🎸

What was that cord progression when you were strumming the guitar? It sounds really good on this guitar!

I got the matte black one.

Awesome video! So is this a travel guitar? Like the Taylor GS mini??

Beautiful. Is there a major difference between this one and the GPC Special KOA X Series?

Hey Josh, first off, great jamming, second, what mic are you using if you don't mind? and was this recorded with zero processing? or were you running through a daw and treating the sound?

Heeyy I have read several of your comments about this guitar and I notice that you are not entirely convinced with the "wood" issue. With a similar budget, which acoustic guitar would you choose?

Piezo pickups, no matter how bad they are sound a 100 times better if you use an acoustic IR. In fact, I wouldn't use a piezo without adding an IR in post.

What string do you use and size? Sounds great👍

I like!

Awesome! Would you refer this over a cheaper but solid wood guitar? (say, Ibanez AW54CE)?? Or have you got any suggestions on solid wood guiars in this price range?

helloo, apart from the price, what’s the difference between the dx1e and the 000-x2e? im not sure if i should spend a bit more and get a better guitar or if there’s not too much of a difference between them, i play mostly strumming, fingerstyle and percussive

Hi Joshua! Recently moved Phoenix, where humidity is often sub 10%. I sold my wooden guitars and bought a RainSong carbon fiber Jumbo. Want another guitar for opening tuning / slide, and Nashville tuning. Seems the HPL tone is brighter? Yes / no? If yes, should sound good with slide and Nashville, yes / no? Lastly, with the laminated neck, it seems that this guitar requires no humidification, is this correct? Thanks!

So since this is a HPL guitar is there any actual Koa wood in it? Or is it just suppose to look like Koa?

In your opinion, which one you prefer between this dx1e koa against taylor academy and taylor gs mini ???

Which do you prefer? The LX1E or that one? Because it has the same price range. Thanks!

Taylor 10e or Martin dx1e or Martin dx2e? Btw, loved this video

This model doesn't come with a built in chromatic tuner?

Is it durable enough for percussive style playing.?

Compare with cort gold A8 which the best ?

what’s the difference between this one and the dx2mae?

Which the best yamaha FG TA or this guitar ?

I thought mine was the only one that sounded bad. Sad to see Martin put their name on these.

Hello it's me again! Hehe. So I recently seen the 0x1e same as the dx1e. Same specs but confused which to buy! I play strumming, plucking, fingerstyle sometimes and percussive sometimes also. I also plug it in. Can you please help me which to buy? Thank you so much! :))

...Exactly how a guitar should sound......

Great looking guitar, but the sound leaves something to be desired for me. Not what I typically say about martins

The six people this far that voted the video down are just pissed their door dash order was late.

Does it come with the tear thing (don't know what it's called) on the front of the guitar and if so, can you take it off!!?👍🏻

These are nice, I have the single 0 version. Of course every guitar player is Andrés Segovia so these are automatically trash since they aren’t wood…rolls eyes.

This or Little Martin?

Is this full size?

Orange amp? is for Acoustic guitar???

Really wanted it until I found out it has a laminate top

is this ok for a beginner???

It sounded kinda bad when the eq was flat and when strumming with a pick... You have better options at that place range.

sounds terrible compared to the old DX1 with the spruce top. I guess now you have to spend a little more and get the DX2 which is the equivalent of the old DX1.

the sound from the fishman pickup its very bad

Seagull S6 Mahogany Deluxe beats this easily and for the same price

nice beginner guitar!

I preferred an Alvarez over this one

My ears suck! I can only hear the same thing over and over! 😂

punching out due to vocal fry

Coming from Cabinet Making and working with Laminate for 12 years, $600 for a guitar made of compressed paper? Pass... I briefly owned one although it sounded very clean, it doesn't compare to a real wood guitar. I'd sooner buy a vintage Japanese guitar made of quality woods that have been aging for decades and cost less than 1/4 of a new paper guitar...