Martin SC-10E Modern Sapele Electro-Acoustic Guitar, Satin Finish

The Martin SC-10E Modern Sapele is designed for players who want warm, balanced acoustic tone combined with exceptional, unrestricted playability. Featuring Martin’s innovative SC body shape and patented Sure Align neck system, this guitar provides effortless access to every fret, allowing smooth movement between chords, lead lines, and solos across the entire fingerboard.

Built with all solid sapele, the SC-10E delivers a rich and focused midrange, clear and airy trebles, and a subtle high end sparkle that adapts beautifully to a wide range of musical styles. The Low Profile Velocity neck with High Performance Taper offers a fast, familiar feel inspired by electric guitars, making it ideal for modern players seeking comfort and precision. Finished with understated diamond and square inlays and equipped with E1 electronics and a built in tuner, the SC-10E is ready for both stage and studio use.

Main Features

• S 13 fret cutaway body design for full upper fret access
• All solid sapele top, back, and sides
• Dark Mahogany top colour with satin finish
• Patented Sure Align neck system for improved playability
• Low Profile Velocity neck with High Performance Taper
• 1 3 4 inch fingerboard width at the nut
• E1 electronics with onboard tuner
• Softshell case included

Playability Without Limits

The SC body and Sure Align neck system redefine how an acoustic guitar feels, offering unparalleled access to the upper frets. This makes the SC-10E especially well suited to players who blend rhythm and lead work or transition seamlessly between acoustic and electric styles.

Rich, Balanced Sapele Tone

Sapele construction provides a warm, articulate voice with strong midrange presence and clear highs. It is an ideal tonal foundation for strumming, fingerstyle, and dynamic solo work, delivering consistency and clarity in both acoustic and amplified settings.

Specifications

Top

Top Material: Sapele Finish Top: Satin Top Colour: Dark Mahogany Top Inlay Material: None Top Detail: None Binding: None Bridge Material: Select Hardwood Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32" Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic Bridge Pin Dots: None Pickguard: Faux Tortoise Pickguard Inlay: None Rosette: Single Ring Fiber Saddle: White Tusq Saddle Radius: 16"

Body

Body Size: S-13 Fret Cutaway Construction: Sure Align® Linear Dovetail Neck Joint Back Material: Sapele Side Material: Sapele Back and Side Finish: Satin Back and Sides Colour: Dark Mahogany Back Detail: None Side Detail: None Back Purfling/Strip: None Back Inlay Material: None Side Inlay Material: None Bracing Pattern: Tone Tension X-Brace Brace Shape: Treble Side Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars Brace Material: Spruce Brace Size: 5/16" with ¼" Tone Bars Heelcap: None Endpiece: None Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck

Neck Shape: Low Profile Velocity Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Colour: Natural Finish Neck: Satin Scale Length: 25.4" Number of Frets Total: 20 Neck Joins Body At: 13th Fret Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8'‘ Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 ¾’‘ Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond & Squares Long Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl Fingerboard Binding Material: None Side Dots: White

Headstock

Headstock Shape: Solid Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink Headplate Binding Material: None Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Enclosed Gear Knob: Small Nut Material: White Corian

Miscellaneous

Case: Softshell Label: Paper Label Electronics: Yes Electronics Options: Martin E1 Pleked: True