Here for sale we have a Martin Road Series SC-13E electro-acoustic guitar in Gloss Natural finish. The SC-13E was introduced at NAMM 2020 as an innovative new take on the electro-acoustic guitar, with modern features and functionality in a surprisingly traditional package. As part of the Road Series, the instrument is designed to be a practical and dependable guitar for the touring musician, with enhanced playability features and an excellent Fishman MX-T on-board preamp to amplify your playing on-stage or to facilitate recording. The offset body, deeper cutaway, slimmer neck profile and innovative heel design all converge to deliver an instrument that is supremely comfortable and perfectly equipped for life on the road. Made in Mexico in 2022, this guitar features a bolt-on construction which makes use of Martin's new 'Sure Align' system. This innovative new design eliminates the traditional heel, and offers multi-way adjustability for easy set-up of the instrument. The body comprises a Solid Spruce top, and Fine Koa Veneer over Laminate back and sides. The neck is made from Select Hardwood, and is topped with a 20 fret Ebony fingerboard with matching bridge. A White Tusq saddle is fitted, along with a Corian nut and set of Nickel Grover open-geared tuning machines. The fingerboard is inlaid with Mother of Pearl Dots and a 'Celestial Bullseye' at the 12th fret. The Rosette 'Aperture' design mirrors the fingerboard with Mother of Pearl and more 'Celestial Blue'. The Select Hardwood neck plays exceptionally well. Martin's new 'Low Profile Velocity' profile is certainly much speedier than more traditional designs from Martin, and feels nicely slim and sprightly in the hand. Clearly, the lack of heel and sculpted neck joint massively enhance access to the upper frets, and whilst the neck meets the body at the 13th fret rather than the 14th as is traditional, the heel design and deeper cutaway ensure that the top frets are accessible in a way which is unmatched on other acoustics. The offset body design feels nicely balanced in both seated and standing positions for comfort and practicality. The acoustic voice of the Martin SC-13E is clear and bright whilst remaining balanced enough to accommodate a wide range of playing styles and techniques. The body is on the slimmer side, reminiscent in depth of an OM, but thanks to the offset design is larger in volume. This produces a warm yet understated bass response which works beautifully well for fingerstyle and melodic playing. There is an open & clear mid range which is perfect for strummed chords, with plenty of top end sparkle from the Spruce top. The Fishman MX-T on-board preamp works together with the Sonicore undersaddle piezo to faithfully convey this tone in any context; on-stage, busking, recording. An impressively innovative and practical instrument from a manufacturer widely regarded as traditional. Brand - Martin Model - Road Series SC-13E Finish - Gloss Natural Year - 2022 Made In - Mexico Top - Solid Spruce Back​/​Sides - Fine Koa Veneer over Laminate Neck - Select Hardwood Neck Profile - Low Profile Velocity Fingerboard - Ebony Fingerboard Radius - 16" Frets - 13 Clear, 20 Total Scale Length- 25.4" Nut Width - 1.75" Pickups - Fishman Sonicore Undersaddle Piezo Controls - Fishman MX-T On-Board Preamp: Master Volume, Master Tone, Phase Reverse, On-Board Tuner

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 1070625106691 Weight: 4.4lbs Serial: 2646906 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition. Any markings are difficult to discern. Neck: Overall excellent condition. Any markings are difficult to discern. Body: Overall excellent condition. Any markings are difficult to discern. Condition of Frets: The frets display minimal signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any future fretwork the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss Rod Tool (4mm Hex) not included. Hardware: Fully functional and excellent condition. Structural: No structural concerns to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2.5mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 11-52 Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories: Original Martin gig bag The case is in excellent condition. Truss rod tool not included.