Martin Guitar SC-13E Special

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Martin Guitar SC-13E Special

Martin Guitar

SC-13E Special

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 556372
Model: SC-13E Special
Price: $2,473.90

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The SC-13E Special is a gorgeous instrument with a distinctive voice. The ziricote provides a warmth and complexity you don't often find, while the spruce top maintains plenty of projection. This is a great choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a refined acoustic experience and respectable amplified performance—ideal for fingerstyle or lighter strumming.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar SC-13E Special
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: S-13 Fret with cutaway
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Ziricote
  • X-Brace Spruce
  • Neck: Selected hardwood
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • SC-13 Special Style fingerboard Inlays
  • Aperture Design Multi-Stripe Rosette
  • White binding
  • Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
  • Fingerboard Radius: 16"
  • Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75")
  • White Corian nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: LR Baggs Element
  • Tortoise pattern pickguard
  • Ebony bridge with compensated white Tusq saddle
  • String Spacing at Bridge: 54.8mm (2.16")
  • Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art.#469771#)
  • Open nickel machine heads
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Ziricote back/sides offer a uniquely rich, complex overtone response.
  • • Spruce top provides excellent projection and dynamic range.
  • • LR Baggs Element pickup delivers a natural, amplified tone with clarity.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience and sustain.
CONS
  • • Ziricote can be prone to cracking if humidity isn't carefully managed.
  • • The 16” radius might feel a little flat for players used to a vintage feel.
  • • The weight, typical of ziricote instruments, can be a factor for some players.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Ziricote
Neck Material Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 645 mm (25.4")
Frets 20
Electronics LR Baggs Element
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ziricote generally delivers a drier, more focused tone with a tighter low end and more pronounced midrange than rosewood, offering a unique sonic signature.
The Element is a solid pickup for stage, providing a natural amplified tone, but a dedicated preamp can further enhance the signal and EQ options for specific venues.
Ebony can dry out, so occasional application of a fretboard conditioner is recommended to prevent cracking and maintain playability.

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