Redefining Acoustic Playability
The Martin SC-10E is a groundbreaking acoustic-electric guitar from Martin’s Road Series, designed to bridge the gap between electric comfort and acoustic authenticity. Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, it’s ideal for modern performers and gigging musicians across Australia, offering Sure Align® neck technology for full fret access and a sapele body for warm, mellow tones. Available in a Natural Satin finish, it’s praised for its effortless playability, impressive volume, and stage-ready versatility, making it a game-changer for players who demand electric-like speed with Martin’s signature resonance.
Exceptional Sound Quality
The SC-10E delivers a bronzy sparkle and dynamic range:
- Body: Auditorium-sized with a solid sapele top, back, and sides for a mellow, laid-back response with balanced mids and treble emphasis. The asymmetrical body shape and 13-fret neck joint enhance projection while maintaining warmth, rivaling traditional dreadnoughts.
- Tone: Warm, full-bodied, and responsive with a strong midrange and subtle bass, offering versatility for strumming or fingerpicking. The sapele construction provides a mahogany-like richness with added brightness, and the Fishman MX-T electronics capture a natural amplified sound with minimal feedback.
- Neck: Select hardwood with a Low Profile Velocity shape and high-performance taper for ultra-comfortable play. The Richlite fingerboard has a 25.4″ scale, 20 frets, and a 1 3/4″ nut width for smooth fretting.
- Bridge: Modern belly style with white pins and black dots for easy setup and intonation.
- Electronics: Fishman MX-T with volume, tone, and phase controls, plus a built-in chromatic tuner for silent, hassle-free performance.
- Tuners: Chrome enclosed for stable tuning.
- Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.
A 2023 Guitar.com review calls it “impossible to resist,” praising its “impressive volume and wide-open bronzy sparkle” that feels like a proper acoustic while playing “as low and fast as some electrics.” Sweetwater users (4.5/5 from 14 reviews) highlight its “warm, rich bass” and “completely responsive” tone, with one noting, “It’s 80% of a D-18 for half the price—perfect for gigs.” The Acoustic Guitar Forum (2023) discusses its “sapele warmth” but suggests heavier strings for fuller bass.
Durable and Stylish Design
- Finish: Satin on top, back, and sides for a natural, broken-in look that enhances resonance.
- Aesthetics: Features a black-and-white aperture rosette, ebony headplate/fingerboard/bridge, and black tuners/knobs for a modern, minimalist vibe.
- Build Quality: Solid sapele construction with a dovetail neck joint for vibration transfer, synthetic bone nut/saddle, and a softshell case for protection. Weighing approximately 4.5–5 lbs, it’s lightweight and road-ready.
Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the SC-10E is built for the road. Prices range from $749–$850 USD (AUD 1,125–1,275), available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.
Key Performance Features
- Body: Auditorium, solid sapele top/back/sides
- Neck: Select hardwood, Low Profile Velocity
- Fingerboard: Richlite, 25.4″ scale, 20 frets
- Electronics: Fishman MX-T (volume, tone, phase, tuner)
- Bridge: Modern belly with white pins/black dots
- Tuners: Chrome enclosed
- Bracing: Tone Tension X-Brace
- Nut/Saddle: Synthetic bone
- Warranty: Limited lifetime
Notes
- Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod and saddle for lower action; professional setup recommended for optimal intonation. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 12–53) for fuller tone. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
- Care Instructions: Store in the included softshell case to protect the satin finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
- Compatibility: Fishman MX-T pairs well with acoustic amps or PA systems; use with RØDECaster for direct recording.
- Warranty: Register at martinguitar.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
- Community Feedback: Guitar.com (2023) calls it “effortless to play” with “bronzy sparkle,” though some on the Acoustic Guitar Forum (2023) note the sapele top’s “mellow” response suits laid-back styles over aggressive strumming.
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