Martin SC-10E Modern Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Spruce Top | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin SC-10E Modern is an accessible acoustic-electric guitar designed for players ready to advance their skills without breaking the bank. Featuring a solid spruce top paired with sapele back and sides, this guitar delivers punchy mids, clean trebles, and clear projection that rivals instruments at twice the price. Built for intermediate players and performing musicians, the SC-10E Modern combines Martin's legendary craftsmanship with modern playability features.
Product Overview
The SC-10E Modern features a compact S-13 fret cutaway body crafted with a solid spruce top and solid sapele back and sides, finished in natural satin that highlights the wood's organic beauty. The treble side scalloped X bracing with non-scalloped tone bars optimizes the soundboard's vibration for enhanced resonance and tonal clarity. Black binding and diamond-and-square inlays provide classic Martin aesthetics in a contemporary package.
The select hardwood neck features a Low Profile Velocity shape that feels fast and comfortable, similar to an electric guitar's playability. The select hardwood fretboard spans 25.4 inches with 20 frets and a 1 3/4-inch nut width, offering familiar spacing for players transitioning from electric guitars. The satin neck finish ensures smooth, unrestricted movement up and down the fretboard.
Versatile E1 electronics with a built-in tuner make the SC-10E Modern stage-ready right out of the case. The select hardwood bridge with White Tusq saddle ensures excellent intonation and sustain, while satin chrome enclosed gear tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability. Martin's patented Sure Align neck system guarantees full fret access and structural integrity for years of dependable performance.
Ideal For
- Intermediate players advancing from beginner instruments to professional-quality guitars
- Singer-songwriters who need reliable amplified tone for live performances and recording sessions
- Electric guitar players seeking a comfortable acoustic-electric with familiar neck feel
- Performing musicians requiring stage-ready electronics in a portable, cutaway design
- Home players who value Martin craftsmanship and tone in a budget-friendly package
Key Features
Solid Spruce Top Construction
The solid spruce soundboard delivers the warm, balanced tone Martin is known for, with improved resonance and projection as the wood ages. Paired with solid sapele back and sides, this tonewood combination produces punchy midrange punch and crisp high-end clarity perfect for strumming and fingerpicking.
Low Profile Velocity Neck
The slim Low Profile Velocity neck shape provides electric-guitar-like comfort and speed, making complex runs and chord transitions effortless. This modern neck profile reduces hand fatigue during extended playing sessions while maintaining the structural integrity Martin necks are known for.
Martin E1 Electronics System
Built-in E1 electronics with an integrated tuner ensure you're always stage-ready and in tune. The system delivers natural amplified tone that faithfully represents the guitar's acoustic voice, making it ideal for both live performance and studio recording.
Sure Align Neck System
Martin's patented Sure Align neck system provides full access to every fret while ensuring the neck joint remains stable and true. This innovative design maintains perfect alignment between the neck and body, contributing to superior intonation and playability.
S-13 Fret Cutaway Body
The compact S-13 body size with cutaway design offers comfortable playability without sacrificing tone or volume. This versatile body shape balances portability with projection, making it equally suitable for intimate acoustic sets and full-band performances.
What's Included
- Martin SC-10E Modern Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Softshell case for protection and transport
- Martin Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Recommended with Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Custom Light MA535T strings
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | S-13 Fret Cutaway |
| Top Material | Solid Spruce |
| Back Material | Solid Sapele |
| Side Material | Solid Sapele |
| Neck Material | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Shape | Low Profile Velocity |
| Fretboard Material | Select Hardwood |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4" |
| Fingerboard Inlay Style | Diamond & Squares Long |
| Bracing Pattern | Tone Tension X Brace (Treble Side Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars) |
| Bridge Material | Select Hardwood |
| Saddle | White Tusq |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with Built-in Tuner |
| Tuning Machines | Satin Chrome Enclosed Gear |
| Finish Top | Natural Satin |
| Finish Back and Sides | Satin |
| Finish Neck | Satin |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Case | Softshell |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic-Electric Today
Experience the SC-10E Modern's responsive playability and versatile tone in person at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can help you explore Martin's Road Series and find the perfect guitar for your playing style and budget. Contact us today to schedule your personal playing session or visit our showroom to discover why Martin guitars have been trusted by musicians for over 190 years.
