Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell Concert Signature Short Scale Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Dark Mahogany with Gig Bag

This brand new Martin will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.

Buy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. Check out our shop policies for more details.

Inspired by the intimate tone of a pre-war instrument that shaped Jason Isbell’s songwriting, the Martin 0-10E Retro captures a sense of musical honesty that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Modeled after a 1940s Martin 0-17, this guitar brings that stripped-down, roots-driven character into a modern, road-ready design, inviting players to settle in, slow down, and let the music speak. Whether you’re writing late at night or performing under stage lights, this instrument feels like a companion—one that responds to every nuance of your touch. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, it’s a piece that blends heritage with real-world usability.

Crafted entirely from solid mahogany for the top, back, and sides, the 0-10E Retro delivers a warm, focused voice with clear trebles and punchy midrange that sits beautifully in folk, blues, and country settings. The compact 0-14 fret body enhances comfort while maintaining a surprisingly rich tonal presence, and scalloped spruce X-bracing adds responsiveness and clarity across dynamic playing styles. A short 24.9-inch scale length and Performing Artist neck profile create a smooth, relaxed feel that makes extended sessions effortless, whether you’re fingerpicking delicately or digging in with a heavier strum.

Visually, the satin finish and understated 17-style appointments give the guitar a vintage soul, complemented by East Indian rosewood accents and nickel open-gear tuners that nod to its historical roots. Under the hood, Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner make it easy to plug in and perform with confidence, bridging the gap between classic tone and modern convenience. Complete with a protective gig bag and signature strings designed in collaboration with Isbell, the 0-10E Retro is ready for wherever your music takes you—and you can experience it firsthand at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Martin E1
• Bracing: Spruce Scalloped X-Brace
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: 0-14 Fret
• Top Material: Mahogany
• Top Finish: Satin
• Top Color: Dark Mahogany
• Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin
• Bracing: Spruce Scalloped X-Brace
• Binding Material: None
• Rosette: Single Ring Fiber

Neck

• Neck Profile: PA Profile
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 24.9" 
• Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: White Boltaron Old Style 17
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-5/32"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Script Old Style Overlay
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Modern Straightline
• Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Black Plastic
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Tuners: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Buttons
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Martin E1
• Strings: Martin Era Treated Acoustic Guitar Strings - Artist Light - Jason Isbell Signature Strings
• Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
• Serial Number: 3039659
• Manufacture Date: 2025