Martin DC-13E Modern Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Koa Veneer | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Martin DC-13E Modern blends contemporary style with stage-ready performance in a sleek, inspiring dreadnought cutaway design. This Made in Mexico acoustic-electric features a solid spruce top paired with koa fine veneer back and sides for clear, balanced tone with shimmering highs and long, even sustain. The cutaway body provides full access to the upper frets for lead work and advanced techniques, while the Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper delivers fast, comfortable playability. With eye-catching details like white binding, diamond-and-square inlays, and Ratio® skeletonized open gear tuners, the DC-13E Modern brings a modern twist to classic Martin craftsmanship.

Product Overview

The DC-13E Modern showcases quality construction with a solid spruce top that provides excellent resonance and dynamic response, complemented by koa fine veneer back and sides for warm, balanced tonality with beautiful visual appeal. The natural gloss finish highlights the wood's natural beauty while protecting the instrument for years of reliable performance. Scalloped X-bracing boosts volume and responsiveness, creating the projection and tonal depth that Martin guitars are known for across all musical genres.

The Performing Artist neck profile in select hardwood offers modern comfort with a high-performance taper for fast, fluid playability up and down the fretboard. The ebony fingerboard features distinctive diamond-and-square long inlays that add visual sophistication while providing clear position markers across all 20 frets. With a 25.4" scale length and D-14 fret cutaway body size, this guitar delivers commanding dreadnought tone with enhanced upper-fret access for contemporary playing styles and techniques.

Equipped with versatile Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner, the DC-13E Modern is ready for any performance situation from intimate acoustic sets to full-band arrangements. Ratio® skeletonized nickel open gear tuners provide exceptional tuning stability with distinctive modern aesthetics, while the white Tusq saddle and ebony bridge ensure excellent intonation and sustain. This guitar arrives performance-ready in a protective softshell case, making it an ideal tool for creating, gigging, and pushing your sound forward.

Ideal For

• Contemporary singer-songwriters seeking modern aesthetics with classic Martin tone quality
• Electric guitar players transitioning to acoustic who appreciate cutaway access and comfortable neck profiles
• Performing musicians who need reliable electronics and stage-ready construction for live shows
• Studio recording artists demanding clear, balanced tone with excellent note definition and sustain
• Intermediate to professional players wanting versatile dreadnought sound with enhanced playability features

Key Features

Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped X-Bracing

The solid spruce top delivers exceptional resonance, dynamic response, and tonal clarity across all playing styles. Scalloped X-bracing boosts volume and responsiveness while maintaining balanced tone, creating the projection and sustain that make this guitar perfect for both solo performances and ensemble playing.

Koa Fine Veneer Back and Sides

Koa fine veneer construction provides warm, balanced tone with shimmering highs and long, even sustain characteristic of premium acoustic guitars. The beautiful koa grain adds visual appeal while delivering tonal complexity that enhances both strummed chords and fingerpicked passages.

Cutaway Design with Upper-Fret Access

The dreadnought cutaway body combines powerful Martin tone with full access to all 20 frets, enabling advanced techniques and lead playing. This modern design element makes the DC-13E perfect for players who need both robust acoustic projection and the ability to explore the entire fretboard.

High-Performance Taper Neck

The Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper delivers fast, comfortable playability for all playing styles and techniques. The ebony fingerboard with unique diamond-and-square long inlays provides smooth action and distinctive visual appeal, making this guitar as inspiring to look at as it is to play.

Martin E1 Electronics with Built-In Tuner

Versatile E1 electronics capture the guitar's natural acoustic voice with clarity and presence, while the integrated tuner ensures you're always performance-ready. This reliable system transitions seamlessly from unplugged practice to amplified performance, making the DC-13E Modern ideal for any musical situation.

What's Included

• Martin DC-13E Modern acoustic-electric guitar
• Softshell case for protection and portability
• Martin factory warranty
• Contact us about professional setup and shipping options to Idaho Falls

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Acoustic-Electric Guitar Today

Experience the modern style and versatile performance of the Martin DC-13E Modern at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our expert staff can help you explore this guitar's contemporary features and demonstrate how the cutaway design enhances your playing possibilities. Visit our showroom to try the DC-13E Modern in person and discover how it can elevate your music, or contact us today to learn more about this sleek, stage-ready instrument and our flexible purchasing options.