C.F. Martin & Co Sc-18E LR Baggs

The Essentials to Know About the Martin SC-18E LR Guitar

• SC format with cutaway: easy access to the high frets and immediate comfort for playing high up the neck.


• Sure Align neck and slim profile: a "fast" and modern feel, close to an electric guitar, ideal for gaining fluidity.


• Premium woods: Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for dynamic response and a warm tone.


• Stage and studio equipped: LR Baggs Anthem electronics and delivered with a case.

An SC that combines the Standard Series DNA and the "modern player" spirit

The Martin SC-18E LR was designed to bring together two worlds: the craftsmanship and woods inspired by traditional Martin guitars (Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides) and a decidedly contemporary approach with the SC format and a neck optimized for modern playing. The result: an electro-acoustic folk guitar that retains a strong Martin character while offering particularly forgiving ergonomics and playability across the entire range.

For whom, and for which styles?

Thanks to its slim neck, cutaway, and intuitive handling, the SC-18E LR is well suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a comfortable acoustic guitar for long playing sessions, as well as electric players seeking a natural transition to folk. It excels in pop, folk, chanson, fingerstyle, and pick accompaniment, with a real advantage when playing higher up the neck for melodic lines, solos, or enriched chords.

The sound

The Sitka spruce top provides precision, attack, and a great dynamic range: it responds equally well to light playing and stronger attack. The mahogany back and sides enhance midrange warmth, clarity, and overall balance, with clean lows and an expressive midrange, ideal for both rhythmic playing and fingerpicking. The SC format, combined with the comfort-oriented design, promotes a very direct playing feel and clear projection, while the LR Baggs Anthem electronics aim for a natural and usable live sound, with good definition and faithful articulation of nuances.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Neck	Selected wood
Format	SC	Fingerboard	Ebony
Left handed	No	Electronics	LR Baggs Anthem
Cutaway	Yes	Neck Type	Glued
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Top	Spruce	Finishing	Glossy
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Hardware	Nickel

Number of strings	6	Bag/case	Case
Back and sides	Mahogany