The Martin DC-28E  is the single rounded Venetian cutaway acoustic-electric version of the legendary Martin D-28 model. The cutaway upper bout allows easy access to those frets above the 14th position and the integrated electronics Fishman Aura VT Enhance electronics preserve this Martin's tone even when plugged in. The DC-28E, however, is not simply a modified D-28. The re-configured X-brace and tone bars (necessary for the cutaway) accentuate the treble giving the guitar greater "cutting power." The deep Dreadnought body adds strong bass and volume. Traditional 28-style features include East Indian rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard and bridge,  multi-black/white Boltaron bindings and rosette rings, and chrome enclosed tuners with large buttons.