Martin SC-18E Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Martin SC-18E is a premium acoustic-electric guitar that combines Martin's traditional spruce-and-mahogany tonewood pairing with the company's innovative S-Curve body design and Sure Align® neck system. Its solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides deliver a balanced, articulate voice with warm mids, clear highs, and controlled low-end response, while the S-C body provides exceptional comfort and unrestricted upper-fret access.

The SC-18E features Martin's unique SC-14 fret body, offering a familiar acoustic guitar feel with the enhanced playability of a modern ergonomic design. Its 25.4-inch scale length, Low Profile Velocity neck barrel, and High-Performance Taper provide a comfortable playing experience, while the Sure Align® neck system allows the neck to remain securely aligned while providing smooth access to the upper register.

Equipped with Fishman MX-T electronics, the SC-18E delivers natural amplified tone for live performance and recording. Its spruce top features aging toner and a gloss finish, complemented by solid mahogany back and sides, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Style 18 abalone inlays, and a faux tortoise pickguard. A softshell case is included for convenient transport and protection.

Key Features

• Premium Martin SC Series acoustic-electric guitar

• Comfortable SC-14 fret body design

• Solid spruce top for clarity and dynamic response

• Solid mahogany back and sides for warmth and balanced projection

• Innovative Sure Align® neck system

• Low Profile Velocity neck barrel with High-Performance Taper

• Excellent upper-fret access

• 25.4-inch scale length

• Fishman MX-T electronics with built-in tuner

• Ebony fingerboard and bridge

• Style 18 abalone fingerboard inlays

• Aging Toner on spruce top

• Gloss finish on top, back, and sides

• Faux tortoise pickguard

• Compensated bone saddle and bone nut

• Nickel open-gear tuning machines with butterbean knobs

• Hardshell case included

• Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light strings

Specifications

• Type: 6-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

• Series: Martin SC Series

• Model: SC-18E

• Body Shape: SC-14 Fret

• Construction: Sure Align® Neck System

• Top Material: Spruce

• Back Material: Mahogany

• Side Material: Mahogany

• Top Finish: Gloss

• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss

• Top Color: Aging Toner

• Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

• Bracing Pattern: Tone Tension X-Brace

• Bracing Shape: Scalloped

• Bracing Material: Spruce

• Brace Size: 5/16"

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood

• Neck Shape: Low Profile Velocity

• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

• Neck Finish: Satin

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Number of Frets: 20

• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Inlays: Style 18

• Inlay Material: Abalone

• Nut Width: 1 3/4"

• Nut Material: Bone

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop-In Saddle

• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

• Tuning Machine Knobs: Butterbean

• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

• Rosette: Multi-Stripe

• Electronics: Fishman MX-T

• Tuner: Built-In Chromatic Tuner

• Case: Softshell

• Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze – Light

The Martin SC-18E brings together Martin's traditional spruce-and-mahogany tonal character with modern ergonomics and stage-ready electronics. Its comfortable SC body, innovative neck system, extended upper-fret access, and natural-sounding Fishman electronics make it a versatile choice for players who want classic Martin tone with modern playability and amplified performance.