C.F. Martin & Co Sc-18E

The "18" Tradition Reimagined on the SC Platform

At Martin, the "18" designation symbolizes the mahogany/spruce combination and a clean aesthetic that has been celebrated for decades. The SC-18E translates this signature into the SC silhouette designed for modern ergonomics: cutaway frees access to the upper frets, playing comfort in higher positions, and tuning stability. The Sure Align neck system ensures reliable angle and body/neck joint for a guitar ready to handle rehearsals, studio sessions, and touring.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Intended for intermediate to advanced players as well as professionals, the SC-18E shines in nuanced fingerstyle as well as powerful strumming. Its tonal balance serves pop/folk, blues, singer-songwriter, and songwriting. The ergonomics favor solo parts, while tuning stability and quick response provide confidence on stage.

Sound

The Sitka spruce top delivers attack, dynamics, and definition; the mahogany back and sides focus the lows and enhance a singing midrange with clear highs, for clear projection and natural sustain. The ebony fingerboard and bridge add articulation precision and intonation stability. The SC series craftsmanship optimizes body resonance and balance across the neck. Plugged in, the Fishman Aura VT Blend or LR Baggs Anthem systems combine a pickup and internal microphone for a "studio" quality sound, discreet controls, and excellent feedback resistance.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Preserve the original balance with light gauge .012-.054 steel strings (including LUXE BY MARTIN Kovar). Add a quality strap, an acoustic steel-string capo, and a case humidifier to stabilize humidity. Hard case included.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Fingerboard	Ebony
Format	SC	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Electronics	Fishman Aura VT Blend
Cutaway	Yes	Cover/case	Case
Strings	Steel	Neck Type	Glued
Nbr of strings	6	Electroacoustic	Yes
Top	Spruce	Color	Natural
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Finishing	Glossy
Neck	Selected wood	Hardware	Nickel

Type	Electro-acoustic folk guitar	Nut width	1.75" / 44.5 mm
Shape	SC with cutaway	Fingerboard radius	16" / 406 mm
Back & sides	Mahogany	Number of frets	20
Bridge	Ebony	Tuners	Open gear
Number of strings	6	Preamp options	Fishman Aura VT Blend or LR Baggs Anthem
System	Sure Align for optimized alignment and upper fret access	Output	Jack integrated into endpin
Scale length	25.4" / 645 mm	Case	Included hard case