Here for sale we have a Martin Road Series SC-10E electro-acoustic guitar in Satin Natural finish. The unique SC shape was introduced at NAMM 2020 as an innovative new take on the electro-acoustic guitar, with modern features and functionality in a surprisingly traditional package. As part of the Road Series, the instrument is designed to be a practical and dependable guitar for the touring musician, with enhanced playability features and an excellent Fishman MX-T on-board preamp to amplify your playing on-stage or to facilitate recording. The offset body, deeper cutaway, slimmer neck profile and innovative heel design all converge to deliver an instrument that is supremely comfortable and perfectly equipped for life on the road. 
 
Made in Mexico in 2022, this guitar features a bolt-on construction which makes use of Martin's new 'Sure Align' system. This innovative new design eliminates the traditional heel, and offers multi-way adjustability for easy set-up of the instrument. The body comprises a Solid Spruce top, and Fine Koa Veneer over Laminate back and sides. The neck is made from Select Hardwood, and is topped with a 20 fret Richlite fingerboard with matching bridge. A White Tusq saddle is fitted, along with a Corian nut and set of Black open-geared tuning machines. The SC-10E is a great option for those seeking value for money with an understated satin finish with black binding and a single-ring faux abalone rosette helping to keep costs affordable whilst retaining a classy aesthetic.
 
The Select Hardwood neck plays exceptionally well. Martin's new 'Low Profile Velocity' profile is certainly much speedier than more traditional designs from Martin, and feels nicely slim and sprightly in the hand. Clearly, the lack of heel and sculpted neck joint massively enhance access to the upper frets, and whilst the neck meets the body at the 13th fret rather than the 14th as is traditional, the heel design and deeper cutaway ensure that the top frets are accessible in a way which is unmatched on other acoustics. The offset body design feels nicely balanced in both seated and standing positions for comfort and practicality. 
 
The acoustic voice of the Martin SC-10E is clear and bright whilst remaining balanced enough to accommodate a wide range of playing styles and techniques. The body is on the slimmer side, reminiscent in depth of an OM, but thanks to the offset design is larger in volume. This produces a warm yet understated bass response which works beautifully well for fingerstyle and melodic playing. There is an open & clear mid range which is perfect for strummed chords, with plenty of top end sparkle from the Spruce top. The Fishman MX-T on-board preamp works together with the Sonicore undersaddle piezo to faithfully convey this tone in any context; on-stage, busking, recording. An impressively innovative and practical instrument from a manufacturer widely regarded as traditional.
 
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.