Martin Guitar SC-13E Special
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Martin Guitar
SC-13E Special
Product Info
Article Number:
556372
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
SC-13E Special
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,473.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
