Martin DC-13E Modern

The Martin DC-13E Modern pairs contemporary design elements with a full-scale performance voice, offering players a sleek cutaway dreadnought built for balance, clarity, and projection. Its solid spruce top and koa fine veneer back and sides deliver a clear, shimmering tone supported by long, even sustain, while scalloped X-bracing enhances responsiveness across the dynamic range. The cutaway provides easy access to upper frets, making it well-suited for players who move fluidly between rhythm and lead work.

A Performing Artist neck with a high-performance taper ensures a comfortable, familiar feel, while refined appointments like diamond-and-square fretboard inlays and ratio nickel open-gear tuners bring a modern aesthetic to a classic foundation. Outfitted with Martin’s E1 electronics and a built-in tuner, the DC-13E Modern is stage-ready and includes a softshell case for reliable protection.

 Highlights
  • Solid spruce top with koa fine veneer back and sides for balanced clarity
  • Performing Artist neck profile for smooth playability
  • Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and sustain
  • Martin E1 electronics with onboard tuner
  • Includes softshell case
Specifications Body
  • Body Style: D-14 Fret Cutaway
  • Top Wood: Solid Spruce
  • Back Wood: Koa Fine Veneer
  • Side Wood: Koa Fine Veneer
  • Bracing: X-Brace, Scalloped
  • Top Finish: Gloss
  • Back & Side Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Neck
  • Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: PA Profile
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Diamond & Squares Long
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4"
  • Neck Finish: Hand-Applied
Hardware
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle: White Tusq
  • Tuners: Ratio Nickel Open Gear
Electronics
  • Electronics: Martin E1

Miscellaneous
  • Case: Softshell
  • Left-Handed Availability: Yes
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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Road Series DC-13E Modern
Categories
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Series
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Koa
Scale Length
  • 25.4"
Sides Material
  • Koa
Nut Width
  • 1.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Number of Frets
  • 20

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