Play all the way up the neck – and play loud. The Martin SC-13E is an acoustic-electric designed from the ground up to be plugged in. Its asymmetrical SC body and Sure Align neck system give full access to the high frets.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Lead and fingerstyle players, gigging musicians, church and stage players who want an acoustic that handles like an electric.
Specifications
| Body shape | SC (S-13 Fret Cutaway) |
|---|---|
| Top | Spruce |
| Back and sides | Koa fine veneer |
| Bracing | Tone Tension X Brace, treble side scalloped x with non-scalloped tone bars |
| Neck | Select Hardwood, Low Profile Velocity, High-Performance Taper |
| Neck joint | Sure Align Linear Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Scale length | 25.4″ (645 mm) |
| Frets | 20 (neck joins body at 13th Fret) |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Nut width | 1 3/4″ (44.5 mm) |
| Fingerboard inlays | Celestial Bullseye |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Nut / saddle | White Corian / Compensated White TUSQ |
| Tuners | Nickel Open Gear |
| Rosette | Aperture Design with Multi-Stripe |
| Finish | Top: Gloss; back and sides: Gloss |
| Electronics | Fishman MX-T |
| Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze – Custom Light |
| Case | Soft-shell or Soft Gig Bag |
| Cutaway | Yes |
| Colour | Natural |
| Series | Road Series |
Good to know
- Martin recommends Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Custom Light strings.
- Martin lists this version (11SC13E-01) as retired; case per Martin: soft-shell or soft gig bag.
FAQ
Can I plug it into an amplifier or PA?
Yes. It has Fishman MX-T electronics built in. Use a guitar cable to an acoustic amplifier, PA or mixer.
Does it come with a case?
Yes. Martin supplies it with a soft-shell or soft gig bag case.
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