Detail 01
Sure Align neck system
The traditional heel is removed, providing access to all 19 frets; inclination and intonation are adjustable.
Product detailSKU #1500000433080
MartinSC-13E Special Etimoe Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s SC-13E Special Etimoe is an acoustic-electric built around the S-13 Fret Cutaway body, Sure Align neck system and Martin E-1 electronics. The neck system removes the traditional heel and provides access to all 19 frets, while the guitar has 20 frets in total. Volume and tone controls sit inside the soundhole, alongside a tuner that mutes the audio when engaged. A spruce top, Etimoe Fine Veneer back and sides, ebony fingerboard and included Soft Shell case complete the package.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplified performances where the Martin E-1 controls and muting tuner are useful.
- Playing higher on the fingerboard with access provided by the heel-free neck design.
- Carrying the guitar in the included Soft Shell case.
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
Martin E-1 electronics
Volume and tone controls are placed inside the soundhole, with a built-in tuner.
Detail 03
Tuner with audio mute
Engaging the tuner automatically mutes the guitar’s audio.
Detail 04
S-13 Fret Cutaway body
The guitar uses Martin’s S-13 Fret Cutaway body format.
Detail 05
Spruce top; Etimoe Fine Veneer back and sides
These are the listed top, back and side materials.
Detail 06
Soft Shell case
A Soft Shell case is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed model.
- 02The guitar has 20 frets total, with the Sure Align system providing access to all 19 frets.
- 03The recommended strings are Acoustic Custom Light S535T.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What electronics are fitted to the SC-13E Special Etimoe?
It has Martin E-1 electronics, with volume and tone controls inside the soundhole and a built-in tuner.
02Does the tuner mute the guitar output?
Yes. The audio mutes automatically when the tuner is engaged.
03Does it include a case?
Yes. A Soft Shell case, item number 12B0012, is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- Martin E-1
- Electronics Options
- None
8 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Recommended Strings
- Acoustic Custom Light S535T
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Nut Material
- White Corian
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret
- 2-1/8 inch
- Number of Strings
- Acoustic Custom Light S535T
23 detailsBody & build
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Binding
- None
- Neck Joins Body At
- 13th Fret
- Binding Material
- None
- Finish
- Satin
- Headplate Material
- Ebony
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Bridge Style
- Sloped Modern Belly–Drop in Saddle
- Color
- Natural
- Back Amp Sides Wood
- Etimoe Fine Veneer
- Body Size
- S-13 Fret Cutaway
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Inlay Style
- 28 Style Dots
- Body Finish
- UV Gloss
- Neck Wood
- Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Pickguard
- Tortoise Pattern
- Body Style
- Treble Side Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars
- Bridge Pin Dots
- Black Plastic
- Tuning Machines
- Chrome Open Gear
- Body Shape
- Treble Side Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars
- Side Dots
- White
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Soft Shell (item number: 12B0012)
12 detailsOther
- Edition Size
- Open
- Taper
- High-Performance Taper
- Pleked
- Yes
- Saddle
- White TUSQ
- Headstock Shape
- Solid with Square Taper
- Shape
- Low Profile Velocity
- Brace Shape
- Treble Side Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars
- Brace Size
- 5/16 inch with 1/4 inch Tone Bars
- Rosette
- Single Ring Abalone Pattern
- Heelcap
- None
- Bracing Pattern
- Tone Tension X Brace
- Series
- SC13E Etimoe
