Martin SC-13E Modern Burst Koa

The Martin SC-13E Modern Burst Koa brings a bold visual statement and advanced playability to the Road Series lineup. Designed for players who want the comfort of an electric-style cutaway with the depth and character of an acoustic voice, this model features Martin’s innovative Sure Align neck system, enabling full-fret access and exceptional ergonomic feel. The combination of a solid spruce top and koa fine-veneer back and sides delivers a smooth, balanced tone with shimmering highs, defined mids, and long, musical sustain.

With a striking Mezcal Burst top and glossy back and sides, the SC-13E Modern Burst Koa is equally at home on stage or in the studio. Modern appointments such as the Low Profile Velocity neck carve, skeletonized Ratio tuners, and LR Baggs Element electronics make it a high-performance instrument ready for demanding players.

Highlights

• Solid spruce top paired with koa fine-veneer back and sides
• Sure Align neck system for electric-style upper fret access
• Low Profile Velocity neck carve for fast, modern playability
• LR Baggs Element electronics with volume and tone control
• Includes softshell case for protection and portability

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: SC-13 Fret Cutaway
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Back Wood: Koa Fine Veneer
• Side Wood: Koa Fine Veneer
• Bracing Pattern: Tone Tension X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Treble Side Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Mezcal Burst

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Low Profile Velocity
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: SC-13 Special Style
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Neck Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Ratio Nickel Open Gear
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Electronics

• Electronics: LR Baggs Element

Miscellaneous

• Case: Softshell
• Left-Hand Availability: No
• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Custom Light (MA550T)

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