Martin Guitar SC-13E Special Burst
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Martin Guitar
SC-13E Special Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
556376
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
SC-13E Special Burst
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SC-13E Special Burst is a real treat – the ziricote gives it a voice unlike any other Martin I've played. The pickup system is surprisingly natural, making it stage-ready, and the neck profile is smooth and inviting. It’s perfect for discerning players who want a premium acoustic with a touch of unique character.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar SC-13E Special Burst
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Shape: 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: Burst
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Ziricote back/sides deliver a uniquely rich, complex overtone response.
- • LR Baggs Element pickup provides a natural, amplified tone with excellent feedback resistance.
- • Ebony fingerboard and 16” radius offer exceptional playability and comfortable feel.
- • X-braced spruce top yields a balanced sound with strong projection and clarity.
CONS
- • Ziricote can be brittle; requires careful handling to avoid damage.
- • The 16” radius, while comfortable, isn't preferred by all players.
- • Burst finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all tastes.
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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 tends to be brighter and more articulate than rosewood, with a slightly more focused bass response and a wider dynamic range.
The Element is excellent for basic recording and live performance; however, for more nuanced studio work, an external preamp might offer more tonal shaping options.
The 16” radius is a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel. If you strongly prefer a flatter board, it might take a little getting used to, but many find it very playable.
