The SC-18E is the missing shoulder acoustic guitar from Martin & Co's “Standard 18" series, electrified either with the Lr Baggs Anthem system or with the Fishman Aura VT Blend. It features Spruce top, Mahogany sides and back, selected Hardwood neck and 20-fret Ebony fingerboard. With the particular S-13 Fret Cutaway shape and the innovative Sure Align® Linear Dovetail patented neck attachment, it is ideal for the lead guitarist who loves to reach the highest notes on the keyboard with ease. Perfect for live situations.

Overview of Martin & Co. SC-18E

Modern playability and classic look: the brand new SC-18E combines technology with a timeless style and tone, combining SC innovation and the features of the Standard Series. Its patented features include the Sure Align® neck system that helps you play along the entire neck, while the low-profile velocity satin neck fits comfortably in the hand, and an internal soundboard curve for greater bass response. The glossy SC-18E features a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, offering plentiful volume, brilliant highs and punchy mids for the classic Martin sound. It also has an ebony fingerboard and bridge, open gear nickel mechanics, Fishman Aura VT Blend or LR Baggs Anthem electronics, and it mounts LUXE BY MARTIN® Kovar™ strings. The SC-18E comes with a printed hard case.

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Chain shape: Treble Side Scalloped X with Non-Scalloped Tone Bars Bottom
material: Mahogany Band material: Mahogany Handle
material: Select Hardwood
Shape handle: High Performance Taper
Fingerboard
material: Ebony Scale
length: 25.4” Number of keys: 20 Nut width: 1 3/4”
Keyboard inlay style: Old









Style 18 Band
and bottom
finish: Gloss
Top
finish: Gloss Top

color: Aging Toner
Handle
finish: Satin
Bridge
material: Ebony

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Mechanics: Nickel Open Gear

Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Case: Molded Hardshell

Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend or LR Baggs Anthem

Recommended strings: LUXE BY MARTIN® Kovar™ —