The Martin SC-10E Modern Acoustic-Electric Guitar: Your Road to Playing Without Limits
Martin's Road Series has always been about delivering genuine Martin quality to working players at an accessible price point, and the SC-10E Modern takes that mission a step further. Built around the SC body shape with Martin's patented Sure Align neck system, this guitar eliminates the barriers that hold acoustic players back — namely, fret access. Whether you're chasing high-register lead lines, complex chord voicings up the neck, or just want an acoustic that feels as natural in your hands as your favorite electric, the SC-10E Modern was designed with you in mind.

A Body Built for Players
The S-13 Fret Cutaway body gives you unobstructed access all the way up the neck, while solid spruce top and sapele back and sides deliver the tonal character Martin players expect — punchy mids, clear trebles, and strong projection that cuts through a mix. The satin natural finish keeps things looking sharp without adding unnecessary weight or restricting the top's natural resonance. Black binding, a faux tortoise pickguard, and diamond-and-squares faux mother-of-pearl inlays give the SC-10E a clean, modern aesthetic that suits any stage.
Fast, Comfortable, and Stage-Ready
The Low Profile Velocity neck with High-Performance Taper is the secret weapon here — it's shaped to feel fast and familiar, like a great electric neck, without sacrificing the acoustic tone and sustain Martin is known for. At 1 3/4" at the nut and joining the body at the 13th fret, the neck puts every one of the 20 frets within comfortable reach. The Sure Align Linear Dovetail neck joint ensures rock-solid alignment and outstanding resonance. Satin chrome enclosed tuners keep tuning stable night after night, and a White Corian nut and white TUSQ saddle round out a hardware package built for reliability. Onboard E1 electronics with a built-in tuner make the SC-10E stage-ready the moment it comes out of the included softshell case.
Why We Love This
The SC-10E Modern hits a sweet spot that's hard to find in acoustic-electrics at this price: genuine Martin construction, a cutaway that actually delivers full fret access thanks to the Sure Align neck system, and a Low Profile Velocity neck that feels immediately at home to electric players. For the gigging songwriter or the guitarist who wants one acoustic that can do everything, this is a compelling choice straight out of the case.
Features:
- S-13 Fret Cutaway body for full upper-fret access
- Solid spruce top with sapele back and sides
- Patented Sure Align Linear Dovetail neck joint
- Low Profile Velocity neck with High-Performance Taper
- 1 3/4" nut width — fast and electric-friendly feel
- Onboard E1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Satin finish on body and neck
- Diamond & Squares faux mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays
- White Corian nut and white TUSQ saddle
- Includes softshell case and Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings