Best Martin Acoustic Guitars With Sapele Back in 2024

Here are the top Martin acoustic guitars with Sapele back. It's similar to Mahogany in both color and tone. It can produce warm tones, and it's known for its beautiful figured grain patterns.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Martin 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes

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Martin 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes

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Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 79

Value for money 87

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Martin's 2022 Custom & Special Editions series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
FSC Certified Sipo neck
FSC Certified Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Ebony bridge
Acoustic Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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From Martin's 2022 Custom & Special Editions series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
FSC Certified Sipo neck
FSC Certified Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Ebony bridge
Acoustic Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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Martin 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes

Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Ivory Tusq Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Martin DJr-10

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Martin DJr-10

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Playability 82

Sound 85

Build quality 74

Value for money 85

Overall Score 80

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Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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From Martin's 2021 Junior series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce or Sapele top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Dreadnought Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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From Martin's 2021 Junior series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce or Sapele top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Dreadnought Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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Martin DJr-10

Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Martin 00L Earth

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Martin 00L Earth

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Playability 77

Sound 84

Build quality 80

Value for money 70

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)

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From Martin's 2021 Custom & Special Editions series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
FSC Certified Sipo neck
FSC Certified Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
FSC Certified Ebony bridge
Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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From Martin's 2021 Custom & Special Editions series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
FSC Certified Sipo neck
FSC Certified Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
FSC Certified Ebony bridge
Acoustic Modified Low Oval Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Martin 00L Earth

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Compensated Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Top Brand Pickups
No Electronics
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Martin 000CJr-10E

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Martin 000CJr-10E

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Playability 82

Sound 85

Build quality 74

Value for money 85

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Martin's 2021 Junior series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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From Martin's 2021 Junior series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000CJr-10E

Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Martin DJr-10E StreetMaster

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Martin DJr-10E StreetMaster

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Playability 82

Sound 85

Build quality 74

Value for money 85

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Martin's 2021 Junior series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sapele top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Dreadnought Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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From Martin's 2021 Junior series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sapele top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonitone (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Dreadnought Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin DJr-10E StreetMaster

Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Martin 000-10E

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Martin 000-10E

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Playability 77

Sound 85

Build quality 74

Value for money 84

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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From Martin's 2019 Road series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sapele top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MX-T (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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From Martin's 2019 Road series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.9"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sapele top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MX-T (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000-10E

Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Martin GPC-11E

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Martin GPC-11E

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Playability 73

Sound 86

Build quality 76

Value for money 78

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (2 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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From Martin's 2019 Road series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MX-T (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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From Martin's 2019 Road series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MX-T (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin GPC-11E

Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Martin D-12E

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Martin D-12E

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Playability 73

Sound 86

Build quality 76

Value for money 78

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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From Martin's 2019 Road series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MX-T (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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From Martin's 2019 Road series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MX-T (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Nickel Open Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin D-12E

Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Martin D-10E

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Martin D-10E

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Playability 73

Sound 86

Build quality 74

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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From Martin's 2019 Road series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MX-T (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
Compare Specs >

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From Martin's 2019 Road series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.4"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MX-T (Preamp/Active)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Performing Artist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin D-10E

Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
Low-Quality Material Saddle
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Martin 000Jr-10

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Martin 000Jr-10

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Playability 82

Sound 83

Build quality 67

Value for money 82

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)

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From Martin's 2021 Junior series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
Compare Specs >

Show all Specs

From Martin's 2021 Junior series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Sapele back
Solid Sapele sides
Select Hardwood neck
FSC Certified Richlite fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
FSC Certified Richlite bridge
Acoustic Junior Set neck
20 Medium frets
Chrome Enclosed Gear tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000Jr-10

Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Electronics
Low-Quality Material Saddle
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

All Prices