Martin SC-10E Modern Road Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sapele | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin SC-10E Modern Sapele is your road to warm, balanced tone with limitless playability. Featuring an all-solid sapele construction, this compact cutaway guitar delivers rich midrange, airy trebles, and a touch of high-end sparkle that suits a variety of musical styles. The Low Profile Velocity neck feels fast and familiar like your favorite electric guitar, while Martin's patented Sure Align neck system provides full fret access for effortless chord changes, leads, and solos. Built in Mexico with Martin's legendary craftsmanship, the SC-10E Modern Sapele is perfect for intermediate players ready to take their music further.
Product Overview
The SC-10E Modern Sapele features a compact S-13 fret cutaway body constructed entirely from solid sapele, creating a cohesive tonal character with warm midrange presence and articulate high-end sparkle. The dark mahogany satin finish highlights sapele's natural grain beauty while providing a smooth, professional appearance. Treble side scalloped X-bracing with non-scalloped tone bars optimizes the soundboard's vibration for enhanced projection and resonance.
The select hardwood neck features a Low Profile Velocity shape that delivers electric-guitar-like comfort and speed, making technical passages and complex chord voicings feel effortless. The select hardwood fretboard spans 25.4 inches with 20 frets, diamond and squares long inlays, and a comfortable 1 3/4-inch nut width. The satin neck finish ensures your hand glides smoothly across all positions without restriction.
Versatile E1 electronics with a built-in tuner keep you stage-ready for any performance or session. The select hardwood bridge with White Tusq saddle ensures excellent intonation and sustain, while satin chrome enclosed gear tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability. A faux tortoise pickguard adds classic visual appeal, and the included softshell case protects your investment during transport.
Ideal For
- Intermediate players advancing from beginner instruments to all-solid wood construction
- Singer-songwriters who need warm, balanced tone for intimate performances and recording
- Electric guitar players seeking a comfortable acoustic-electric with familiar neck feel
- Traveling musicians requiring a compact, stage-ready guitar with reliable electronics
- Home performers who value rich tonal quality and professional craftsmanship in a space-conscious design
Key Features
All-Solid Sapele Construction
The all-solid sapele body delivers warm, balanced tone with rich midrange presence, airy trebles, and subtle high-end sparkle. This consistent tonewood pairing creates a cohesive sonic character that improves with age, offering professional-quality sound at an accessible price point.
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.
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 across all positions.
Martin E1 Electronics with Built-In Tuner
Built-in E1 electronics deliver natural amplified tone that faithfully represents the guitar's acoustic voice, while the integrated tuner ensures you're always performance-ready. This professional-grade system excels in both live performance and studio recording environments.
Compact Cutaway Design
The S-13 fret cutaway body offers comfortable playability without sacrificing tone or volume. This versatile body shape balances portability with projection, making it equally suitable for intimate acoustic sets, studio sessions, and full-band performances.
What's Included
- Martin SC-10E Modern Road Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sapele
- Softshell case for protection and transport
- Martin Limited Warranty
- Recommended with Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Custom Light MA535T strings
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | S-13 Fret Cutaway |
| Top Material | Solid Sapele |
| 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 | Satin |
| Finish Back and Sides | Satin |
| Top Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Finish Neck | Satin |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Case | Softshell |
| Left-Handed Availability | No |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic-Electric Today
Experience the SC-10E Modern Sapele's warm, balanced tone and responsive playability in person at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. This all-solid sapele Road Series guitar delivers professional performance and exceptional value for advancing players. Contact us today to schedule your personal playing session, or visit our showroom to explore our complete selection of Martin guitars and discover why Martin has been the choice of discerning musicians since 1833.
