Martin 00cxae Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Pros: sleek, attractive design; low price, good playability; good acoustic sound

Cons: no way to know how new synthetic materials will age; fairly quiet; some intonation problems

The Bottom Line: The Martin OOCXAE is worth checking out if you're looking for an inexpensive acoustic-electric guitar.

Review: The Martin model OOCXAE is an unusual little guitar. It is a small, all-black acoustic electric, apparently made entirely out of synthetic materials (no solid wood). Not only is this OO size guitar small when viewed from the front; it can't be more than...

Pros: Better Than A Taylor Big Baby

Cons: Finish, Materials, Workmanship

Review: The Martin 00CXAE Black is one of the smallest acoustic guitars you'll ever see. The Martin size and numbering system is a bit confusing. This "Double Odd" guitar is much smaller than any of their "000" models. Its body is 3.25 inches thick at the base ...