The Martin SC-13E Modern is a forward-thinking acoustic-electric guitar designed for players who demand effortless playability, refined tone, and modern aesthetics without sacrificing Martin’s legendary craftsmanship. Built around Martin’s innovative S-13 fret cutaway body, this instrument delivers exceptional comfort and unrestricted access to the upper frets, making it equally at home for intricate fingerstyle work, expressive lead lines, and dynamic rhythm playing.

A gloss-finished solid spruce top provides clarity, projection, and wide dynamic range, while the koa fine veneer back and sides, finished in an elegant cherry stain, add warmth and visual depth. Internally, Martin’s Tone Tension X-Bracing enhances responsiveness and balance, ensuring a focused, articulate voice across the entire frequency spectrum.

At the heart of the SC-13E Modern is Martin’s patented Sure Align® Linear Dovetail neck joint, paired with a Low Profile Velocity neck and High-Performance Taper. This combination creates a fast, sleek feel that transitions naturally from traditional acoustic techniques to more modern, electric-inspired playing. The 1 3/4" nut width and 25.4" scale length provide comfortable string spacing and familiar tension, while the ebony fingerboard with distinctive ziricote dot inlays adds a refined, contemporary touch.

Premium appointments complete the package, including an ebony sloped modern belly bridge, white Tusq saddle, faux tortoise pickguard, and Ratio® nickel open-gear tuners with skeletonized butterbean knobs for precise, stable tuning. Weighing in at just 4 lb 4 oz, the SC-13E Modern is remarkably lightweight and comfortable for long sessions.

Finished with a natural top, white binding, and subtle faux abalone accents, the Martin SC-13E Modern is a visually striking, performance-ready instrument. A softshell case is included, making it an ideal choice for gigging musicians, studio players, and anyone seeking a modern acoustic guitar that plays as effortlessly as it sounds.

• S-13 Fret Cutaway body size
• Koa Fine Veneer back and sides
• Spruce top with Natural top color
• Low Profile Velocity with High-Performance Taper neck
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
• Softshell case
• Top Material: Spruce
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: Natural
• Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Top Detail: None
• Binding: White
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Abalone
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: Single Ring Faux Abalone
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Body Size: S-13 Fret Cutaway
• Construction: Sure Align® Linear Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back Material: Koa Fine Veneer
• Side Material: Koa Fine Veneer
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Back and Sides Color: Cherry Stain
• Back Detail: None
• Side Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: None
• Back Inlay Material: None
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Bracing Pattern: Tone Tension X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Treble Side Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
• Heelcap: None
• Endpiece: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None
• Neck Shape: Low Profile Velocity
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Color: Natural
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 13th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: SC-13 Special Style
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Ziricote Dot with Faux Ivory Border
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: White
• Headstock Shape: Solid
• Headplate Material: Ebony
• Headplate Logo Style: Silver Script Overlay
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Tuning Machines: Ratio Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Skeletonized Butterbean
• Nut Material: White Corian
• 4 lb 4 oz
• #3024779