Breaking Boundaries: The Martin SC-13E Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Neck That Changes Everything

The Low Profile Velocity Neck is one of the most talked-about features on the SC-13E. With its satin finish and high-performance taper, it feels like home to any electric player. No sticky gloss, no bulky heel, no fight — just a smooth, fast neck that makes barre chords, runs, and bends effortless. Whether you’re fingerpicking or strumming hard through a set, your hand glides up and down the neck with ease.

This is where Martin has redefined comfort. It’s the kind of neck that makes you forget you’re holding an acoustic at all.

Access Every Fret — Seriously

Traditionally, acoustic players have to accept that once you hit the 12th fret, you’re on your own. Not with this guitar. Thanks to Martin’s patented Sure Align® Neck System and S-13 Fret Cutaway body, you can play all the way up to the 20th fret comfortably.

There’s no bulky neck heel to get in your way. That means you can solo, bend, and explore high-register melodies without feeling boxed in. Lead players who usually dread switching to acoustic will find this design to be a total game changer.

Built for the Stage

The SC-13E was made to be heard. Its asymmetrical body shape helps it handle volume without feedback — an absolute blessing for live performers. Paired with Fishman MX-T electronics, it’s fully stage-ready out of the box. The onboard tuner sits conveniently inside the soundhole, so you can tune discreetly between songs without breaking your flow.

The result? Balanced tone, crisp projection, and the ability to push your sound without worrying about squeals or distortion. It’s every performing musician’s dream.

The Tone You Expect From a Martin

Even with all the modern design innovation, Martin didn’t forget what made them famous in the first place — tone. The solid spruce top gives you the bright, resonant character Martin is known for, while the Koa Fine Veneer back and sides add depth and warmth with a hint of punch.

This combo delivers a rich, dynamic sound that’s perfect for both strumming and fingerstyle. Plus, the veneer construction gives it extra strength and stability, making it a perfect companion for touring musicians.

Revolutionary Construction

Under the hood, the SC-13E’s brilliance continues. It uses Tone Tension X Bracing and Martin’s Sure Align® Linear Dovetail Neck Joint, an engineering marvel that brings strength, resonance, and adjustability together.

These systems work hand-in-hand to preserve that signature Martin tone while allowing for a level of comfort and performance that acoustics simply haven’t had before. It’s innovation built on tradition — and it shows in every note.

The Guitar That Redefines Versatility

Whether you’re a singer-songwriter who plays solo gigs, a touring artist switching between electric and acoustic sets, or just a player looking for something that feels inspiring every time you pick it up — the Martin SC-13E delivers.

It’s versatile, it’s sleek, and it’s unlike anything else Martin has made before. For the first time, an acoustic guitar feels like it’s working with you, not against you.