Martin SC-13E Modern Acoustic Electric Guitar

The 2026 Martin SC-13E is a modern acoustic electric guitar built for players who want unrestricted access to the entire neck. Its offset body and cutaway design make upper-fret playing feel natural and effortless, more like an electric than a traditional acoustic.

Tonally, it’s balanced and responsive—clear spruce articulation with enough warmth to stay full without getting muddy. The neck feels fast and familiar, encouraging movement up and down the fretboard instead of keeping you locked in open position.

Plugged in, it delivers a clean, reliable signal that’s ready for stage use without much tweaking. Overall, it’s a performance-focused acoustic designed for players who don’t want the usual limitations of a standard dreadnought or cutaway.

Serial # 3040048

Year: 2026

Specifications:

• Body Style: S-13 Fret Cutaway (SC body)
• Top: Solid spruce
• Back & Sides: Koa fine veneer
• Bracing: Tone Tension X-bracing (scalloped on treble side)
• Finish: Gloss
• Neck: Select hardwood
• Neck Profile: Low Profile Velocity w/ High-Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Frets: 20
• Neck Joint: Sure Align® system (joins at 13th fret)
• Bridge: Ebony (modern belly style)
• Nut & Saddle: Corian nut / compensated Tusq saddle
• Tuners: Nickel open gear (modern Ratio-style on 2026 models)
• Inlays: Modern dot / celestial-style variants
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element (2026 Modern spec)
• Case: Softshell case / gig bag