Martin Special X Series Koa - How Do They Sound?

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These limited Special Summer X Series models feature classic Martin style appointments and are offered in two affordably priced sizes: a Dreadnought (D) and a Concert (0). Both models feature koa HPL back and sides and top. They are strung with Martin’s Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 strings. They include a new, soft gig bag featuring headstock, bridge, and endpin protectors, a durable water-repellent exterior, and foam padding. These babies are ready to take your music anywhere you want to go.
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@WysteriaGuitar

For a bit more, $579.00, you can an ALL WOOD Eastman. (Yes, I am a Martin guy AND an EASTMAN guy)

@texhaines9957

The way Martin does HPL is using wood dust and sawdust put under pressure (possibly with a resin, pressure increasing temperature) to produce a material like many counter tops. It is bonded to an image of a nice wood back. How do these sound compared to a carbon fiber guitar? Thanks Quinton and Paul.

@kaushalsuvarna5156

They sound hollow

@user-fe8le8br6l

I changed from lifespan phos bronze to kovar luxe - both light gauge - on my Martin 012 28 and love them - a bit softer in sound but better note separation - I'm a bare finger picker and I love them

@RandyBadour

My current X series sounds fantastic! It handles the elements very well. Extreme heat and cold have not been an issue and it's been tested 3-4years and going incredibly strong still. Hard road use, little maintenance. Awesome affordable quality tool! 🤙

@ShopJock

Ive had one for 15+ yrs. Setup hasnt changed. Sits at the shop and has been a awsome knock around guitar. Sounds better plugged in also

@pierresongs6

They sound OK to me. Just wondering how long the HPL lasts. Does it start going soft after a while? Great price for a budget Martin though.

@BaktaBak3

Hope they have the stratabond neck like the older models . Those necks stayed "put". I think these are wonderful travel guitars / second "stage" guitar. Do these have electronics built in ?

@mickymillersson4376

Don't mind the laminate body, hate the necks

@CaptainOfMyBurden82

I’ve got the dread, similar to the one in the video. I use it as my travel guitar. Truth be told I was impressed with the tone for it being all HPL. Also a great guitar to leave out if you’ve got small kids around.

@joshr961

Recently found one of these used but in absolutely mint condition for 350$ with the bag. And I feel like it was the deal of the century. Had a setup done by previous owner with a really low action and no buzz or anything abnormal. And I have a Yamaha fg800 I started on with bone upgrades saddle pins and nut and I just can’t get enough of the Martin. It’s a much darker bluesy tone with much more bass. Yet it’s more mellow. I wish I could afford a solid wood Martin but honestly I’m pretty dang happy with the X series.

@Texas1836Band

I’ve got several Martin laminates hpl, including this one they all sound and feel great! I also have several high end guitars that I would not want to use outdoors/ campfire environments so the HPLs are great instruments in these situations. Also very durable

@uvp5000

High-pressure laminate guitars have their time and place. I was fortunate enough to purchase a Yamaha for $100.00 (an HPL instrument) which sounds quite good for what it is. I would need to try the demonstrated instruments in the hand to see how they felt to play. They sound nice enough over my speakers.

@BaktaBak3

Having had both Carbon Fiber guitars and these HPL Martins....I like these Martin Guitars for the sound as it still sounds like a Martin. The Carbon Fiber type guitars (for my ears) gets on my nerves after playing them awhile ( sounding harsh ). These Martins don't do that . Had a Carbon Fiber Cello.......same thing. Sounded great at the first 15 minutes, but the more I played it , the more I didn't like it. Sold the Carbon Fiber & got a Eastman Cello which I just LOVE. Just throwing in my 2 cents from experience with both. Others may prefer Carbon Fiber instruments. Thanks (as always) for the reviews you guys do ! 🎸🎸🎸

@boudibla4011

Laminate Single O sounds kinda cool. For the right price point, I would be interested...

@smandez2023

Another fun review guys. In my opinion, nobody does all solid better than Martin, and nobody does laminate/ layered guitars better than Taylor.

@johnhicksmusic

Really important point about needing to humidify the wood braces - I didn’t consider that!

@iamhannahmontana1153

The one guitar I liked in the store and finding out it’s not wood ☹️ why is it so expensive at $600+

@dancingtears

The price is ridiculous for non-wood guitar. I guess you pay for the name. I can buy two solid top wood guitars from different brand for the price of this Martin.