Skip to main content
Play Video

LXM Tres

We're sorry-this item is unavailable.
Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. Call us at 800-449-9128.

Overview

A distinctive instrument for the Cuban music enthusiast.

The Martin LXM Tres is Martin's take on an extremely popular Cuban/Puerto Rican traditional instrument. The tres is fundamental to the sound of Cuban son and other Caribbean music styles.

The 6 strings are arranged in 3 courses that are typically tuned to an open chord, making the LXM Tres both easy and fun to play. Martin includes a padded gig bag with the LXM Tres.
Specs

LXM Tres Specifications:

  • Model: LXM Tres
  • Construction: Mortise/tenon neck joint
  • Body size: Modified 0-14 fret
  • Top: Spruce pattern HPL textured finish
  • Rosette: Herringbone style - gold & black
  • Top bracing pattern: modified X series ''X''
  • Top braces: Crowned cross brace & graphite bowtie plate
  • Back material: Mahogany pattern HPL textured finish
  • Back purfling: None
  • Side material: Mahogany pattern HPL textured finish
  • Endpiece: None
  • Endpiece inlay: None
  • Binding: None
  • Top inlay style: None
  • Side inlay: None
  • Back inlay: None
  • Neck material: Rust Stratabond
  • Neck shape: Tenor shape
  • Nut Material: White Corian
  • Headstock: Solid/square taper
  • Headplate: Mahogany pattern HPL
  • Heelcap: None
  • Fingerboard material: Solid morado or solid East Indian rosewood
  • Scale Length: 23''
  • # of frets clear: 14
  • # of frets total: 20
  • Fingerboard width at nut: 1-1/4''
  • Fingerboard width at 12th fret: 1-1/2''
  • Fingerboard position inlays: None /None
  • Fingerboard binding: None
  • Finish back & sides: None
  • Finish top: None
  • Finish neck: None
  • Bridge material: Solid morado or solid East Indian rosewood
  • Bridge style: Belly
  • Bridge string spacing: 1-3/8''
  • Saddle: Flat/white Micarta
  • Tuning machines: Chrome with small buttons
  • Recommended strings: Special Tres set .0115 E, .024 E, .014 C, .014 C, .024 G, .0115 G
  • Bridge & end pins: White with black dots
  • Pickguard: None
  • Case: Padded gig bag
  • Interior label: Gold foil
Shop with a Friend
Free Shipping
  • Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
  • Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Learn More
2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars

Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.

Contact Us for Details
We're Here for You

Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.

Contact Us
Proactive Advisor Support Chat