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Fishman Sonitone preamp
A soundhole-mounted preamp with rotary volume and tone controls under the soundhole.
Product detailSKU #1500000292976
MartinLX1RE Little Martin With Rosewood HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around Martin’s smallest acoustic-electric format, the LX1RE combines a solid spruce top with rosewood-pattern HPL back and sides. Its Fishman Sonitone preamp keeps the controls close at hand beneath the soundhole: rotate for volume and tone, then connect and play. The 23-inch scale and supplied gig bag make it a focused option for travel, student practice, playing at home, or taking along to a campfire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Travel and campfire playing where a compact acoustic-electric guitar and gig bag are useful.
- Student practice or at-home sessions with straightforward onboard volume and tone adjustment.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a cutaway guitar; the LX1RE is a non-cutaway model.
- Players who require more than 20 frets.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
23-inch scale length
The listed scale length is 23 inches.
Detail 03
Gig bag
A gig bag is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose the orientation you need; this SKU is available in right- and left-handed versions.
- 02The guitar is fitted with medium-gauge Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 92/8 phosphor bronze strings.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the LX1RE have onboard electronics?
Yes. It has a Fishman Sonitone soundhole-mounted preamp with volume and tone controls.
02Is a bag included?
Yes, the LX1RE includes a gig bag.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Sonitone Preamp
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right and Left handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Scale Length
- 23"
6 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- FSC Certified Richlite Neck wood: Birch laminate Scale length: 23" Number of frets: 20 Neck finish: Unfinished Electronics Pickup/preamp: Yes Brand: Fishman Configuration: Sonitone Preamp Preamp EQ: 1-band Feedback filter: no Tuner: no Other Headstock overlay: Rosewood Tuning machines: Chrome with small buttons Bridge: Richlite Saddle & nut: Corian Number of strings: 6-string Strings: Medium (13) Martin Authentic Acoustic – Lifespan 2.0, 92/8 Phosphor Bronze – MA550T Case: Gig bag Accessories: None Country of origin: Mexico
- Color
- Natural
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Body Type
- Concert/O
- Neck Wood
- Birch laminate
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000292976
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