Description
The Martin SC-13E Special Spruce and Ziricote is built for the acoustic player who wants electric-style freedom and comfort. If you're a gigging musician or an advanced player who's tired of fighting upper fret access or bulky acoustic bodies, this is absolutely worth a look. The SC-13E breaks away from traditional acoustic design with a modern look and feel, pairing a Sitka spruce top with striking ziricote veneer back and sides for a bold aesthetic that doesn't sacrifice tone.
At the heart of this model is Martin's patented Sure Align neck system, which eliminates the heel and opens up the entire neck for lead work and smooth transitions-something most acoustics just don't offer. The low-profile velocity neck has a subtle asymmetry that naturally fits your hand as you move up and down, making fast or extended play sessions far more comfortable. Add in the onboard Fishman MX-T electronics with a built-in soundhole tuner, and you're fully set for live or studio use without missing a beat.
This guitar balances thoughtful innovation with real-world function. It's lightweight, well-balanced when standing or sitting, and the tuning stability is rock solid thanks to the open gear tuners. It fits right into your setup whether you're playing acoustic sets or using it as a hybrid performer. We've had a great track record with this model-players really connect with how comfortable and versatile it is right out of the gate.
Specifications:
- Body Size: S-13 Fret Cutaway
- Top: Spruce, Gloss Finish
- Back & Sides: Ziricote Fine Veneer, Gloss Finish
- Bracing: Tone Tension X-Brace, Treble Side Scalloped with 1/4" Tone Bars, 5/16" Spruce Braces
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Neck: Select Hardwood, Low Profile Velocity, High-Performance Taper
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 1 3/4" Nut Width, 2 1/8" at 12th Fret
- Bridge: Ebony, Sloped Modern Belly, 2 5/32" Spacing, Drop-in Saddle
- Saddle & Nut: Compensated White Tusq Saddle, White Corian Nut
- Inlays: Ziricote Dots with Plastic Ivory Border (SC-13 Special Style), White Side Dots
- Binding: White
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
- Rosette: Aperture Design with Multi-Stripe
- Top Inlay: Black with Multi-Stripe
- Bridge Pins: White Plastic with Black Dots
- Tuning Machines: Ratio Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
- Headplate: Ebony, Silver Script Logo
- Headstock: Solid with Square Taper
- Electronics: LR Baggs Element
- Construction: Sure Align Linear Dovetail Neck Joint
- Case: Per Martin- "Due to material availability the SC-13E Special and Special Burst comes with a soft-shell case or soft gig bag"
Sku: SC13ESPECIAL-01
