Detail 01
D-14 fret dreadnought cutaway body
It combines the projection and low end described for the dreadnought format with access to upper frets.
Product detailSKU #1500000469550
MartinDC-13E Modern Road Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
DC-13E Modern combines a D-14 fret dreadnought cutaway body with a spruce top, koa fine veneer back and sides, and scalloped spruce X-bracing. It is described as clear and balanced, with shimmering highs, even sustain, dreadnought low end, and projection. The cutaway provides access to upper frets, while the Performing Artist neck, high-performance taper, ebony fingerboard, and 25.4-inch scale shape the playing experience. Martin E1 electronics bring onboard volume, tone, phase, and tuning controls to live performance, rehearsal, and recording setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rhythm parts and melodic lines that benefit from dreadnought output plus upper-fret cutaway access.
- Rehearsals, live performance, or recording with Martin E1 controls and an onboard tuner.
- Players seeking an ebony-fingerboard dreadnought cutaway with a 25.4-inch scale.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this is a right-handed guitar.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Koa fine veneer back and sides
The back and sides use koa fine veneer and are paired with a spruce top.
Detail 03
Martin E1 pickup system
The electronics provide onboard volume, tone, and phase adjustment, along with a built-in tuner.
Detail 04
Ratio nickel open-gear tuners with skeletonized butterbean knobs
The tuning machines use an open-gear design with skeletonized butterbean-style knobs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A soft case is supplied.
- 02The guitar has a 1.75-inch nut width and 25.4-inch scale length.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the DC-13E Modern have a cutaway?
Yes. It uses a D-14 fret dreadnought cutaway body.
02Is there an onboard tuner?
Yes. The Martin E1 system includes a built-in tuner.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Volume, tone, phase
- Pickup System
- Martin E1
7 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- White Corian
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.75
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- Performing Artist profile
19 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Saddle Material
- White TUSQ
- Fingerboard Wood
- Ebony
- Binding
- White
- Body Size
- D-14 fret dreadnought cutaway
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Bridge Wood
- Ebony
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Finish
- Gloss
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Back and Sides Wood
- Koa fine veneer
- Body Style
- Performing Artist profile
- Bridge Style
- Sloped modern belly
- Fingerboard Inlays
- Diamond and squares long
- Tuning Machines
- Ratio nickel open-gear tuners with skeletonized butterbean knobs
- Body Shape
- Performing Artist profile
- Neck Taper
- High-performance taper
- Neck Finish
- Hand-applied
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Soft
4 detailsOther
- Bracing
- Scalloped spruce X-brace
- Built in Tuner
- Yes
- Product Type
- Acoustic-electric guitar
- Series
- Road Series
