Martin Guitars D-13E-01 Ziricote

This is ny first Martin acoustic, and my expectations were high even though it is “just” a Road Series model. The finish of the D13 is really beautiful, and it comes in a nice and solid gigbag. However, I found the setup of the guitar to be dissappointing for a product in this price range, and I am quite surprised that Martin (and Thomann) would ship a product like this. The action is so high that the guitar is almost unplayable of the box, so you have to be ready to spend a setup at your local guitar shop or luthier before you have a usable instrument. With a tross rod adjustment and a saddle sanding to lower the action it should become usable - but that should not be necessary with a high quality acoustic.