Martin SC-13E Modern

Name: Martin SC-13E Modern
Brand: Martin
Price: 2068 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Colour: Natural

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Key Features

S-13 cutaway body with full fretboard access and electric-style comfort
Solid spruce top with koa veneer back and sides for rich, modern tone
Sure Align neck and Low Profile Velocity shape for fast, smooth playability
LR Baggs Element pickup and included softshell case

Martin SC-13E Modern Overview

The Martin SC-13E Modern is built for players who want premium tone, contemporary comfort and the freedom to take their performance further. Its gloss S-13 cutaway body, combined with Martin’s innovative Sure Align neck system, offers effortless upper fret access and an electric-guitar-like feel that encourages expressive playing. A solid spruce top delivers clarity and projection, while the koa fine veneer back and sides add warmth, shimmer and long, blooming sustain.

The Low Profile Velocity neck shape keeps every position feeling fast and familiar, paired with an ebony fingerboard and SC-13 special inlays for a clean, modern aesthetic. Inside, scalloped X-bracing and tonal bars enhance balance and dynamic response. The LR Baggs Element system ensures the guitar sounds natural and articulate when amplified, making it ideal for live performers. With a natural gloss finish and eye-catching details including white binding, ziricote dot inlays and Ratio nickel open-gear tuners, the SC-13E Modern combines style, precision and comfort. Supplied with a softshell case, it’s perfect for players ready to push both their sound and their performance.

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Modern feel with full access

The Martin SC-13E Modern uses Martin’s advanced Sure Align neck system to deliver an electric-style feel with exceptional upper fret access. The unique S-13 cutaway design works with the Low Profile Velocity neck to offer a fast, smooth playing experience across the full 25.4" scale length. This contemporary ergonomic approach allows acoustic players to explore new territory without sacrificing the character of a traditional Martin voice.

Balanced tone with koa warmth

A solid spruce top ensures clarity, projection and dynamic range, while the koa fine veneer back and sides add depth, warmth and a touch of shimmering high-end. Scalloped X-bracing and tone bars help deliver a balanced response that suits fingerstyle, strumming and modern percussive techniques. Whether on stage or in the studio, the SC-13E Modern maintains a refined tonal balance with excellent sustain.

Premium details and smooth playability

Everything about the SC-13E Modern is crafted for comfort and stage-ready reliability. The ebony fingerboard and bridge offer a smooth, responsive feel, while the white binding, ziricote dot inlays and Faux Tortoise pickguard add a stylish finishing touch. Ratio nickel open-gear tuners provide precise, reliable tuning control, and a White Tusq saddle ensures excellent intonation.

Ready for performance

The LR Baggs Element pickup system captures the guitar’s natural acoustic voice with clarity and definition, making it a strong choice for live performers. The gloss body and satin neck give a sleek, modern look, and the included softshell case makes transport simple. Built for players who want to expand their range,the SC-13E Modern encourages confident, expressive performance on any stage.