Martin DC-13E Road Series Electro Acoustic

Full Description

Versatility at your fingertips...

A bold, rich, distinctive sound. And, it's a sound that just keeps giving. Thanks to solid, hand-picked tonewoods, this is an instrument that will stay with you for a lifetime. This Martin DC-13E has a solid sitka spruce and mutenye construction. These stunning pieces of timber were carefully selected by Martin's resident tonewood expert, with over 25 years of experience - tonewoods at the pinnacle of quality.

So be assured, your tone is rich with renowned Martin quality. You can expect an incredibly dynamic tone with a strong, clear, crisp character, and superb articulation. Sitka spruce is an unmatched tonewood for versatility. You can play almost anything, and it responds to you, and your individuality perfectly. Married to the DC-13E's dynamic top are distinctive mutenye back and sides. Mutenye produces an idyllic amount of warmth with superb definition and balance. A strong, unique sound that can handle almost anything you throw at it. Perform with utter freedom.

Powerful and superbly responsive

Truly distinctive. Bringing you the ultimate blend of a traditional dreadnought tone with an incredibly responsive nature. This Martin DC-13E is ideal for any guitarist or singer/songwriter needing a reliable, and versatile instrument for almost any musical scenario. It has the premium character needed for professional performance. Dig in hard with a heavier strum, and it will respond exactly how you want it to when playing lighter picking styles too - rare and distinct.

You can play almost anything. From blues and country to rock, folk, pop, and much more. Perfect for rhythm players, country licks, bluegrass, roots music, slide techniques, as well as more delicate picking styles. You can compose your own music and be as dynamic as you like, it's got plenty of character that's certain to please. And, it maintains that bold, authentic, commanding dreadnought voice. Rich, dynamic, full. You can also reach for the highest frets with a smooth, comfortable feel thanks to a Venetian cutaway. This is a playability and tone you won't find elsewhere - you won't want to put it down.

Unmistakable Martin feel

For 183 years, Martin have been at the forefront of guitar innovation, and premier craftsmanship. Bringing you some of the best acoustic guitars possible. Martin's iconic tone is world renowned, and their playability has become an important characteristic that puts Martin guitars in a league of their own. And, with their revolutionary Plek process, Martin guitars truly maintain their undeniably majestic tone.

Precision for the ultimate feel and tone. This special Plek process involves a computer controlled device that scans and dresses the guitar under actual playing conditions. It's strung, and tuned to pitch for precise string tension emulation. An incredible process that's been a major breakthrough over the last decade. This is because the machine's meticulous attention to detail identifies exactly what needs to be done to bring you perfect fretwork. It's an innovative machine that brings you flawless results. Experience premium quality with an unmistakable tone and feel.

Discreet electronics

Take your persona to the stage. It's time to explore a premium instrument, without the premium price tag. With a rich-sounding, undeniably high-quality instrument like the DC-13E, it would be a crime to not plug-in. So, for the passionate performers, session musicians, and singer/songwriters, this Road Series Electro Acoustic comes equipped with a responsive Fishman MX-T.

Fishman are known for making live performance, everything it should be. So, it's time to explore a goose-bump-inducing tone that's perfect for your next show, recording, and tours. The DC-13E's Fishman pickup captures all the magic of your instrument. Giving you a rich, natural, and incredibly dynamic sound for live performance. And, you'll always be in perfect pitch thanks to a soundhole mounted tuner.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: Martin DC-13E Road Series Electro Acoustic
• Model Number: DC13E
• Construction: Mortise and Tenon Neck Joint
• Body Size: D-14 Fret Cutaway
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Back Material: Mutenye
• Sides Material: Mutenye
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back Finish: Gloss
• Sides Finish: Gloss
• Top Colour: Clear
• Rosette: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern w/Multi-Stripe
• Brace Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
• Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
• Brace Size: 0.3125" w/0.25" Tone Bars
• Binding: White
• Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Performing Artist
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Neck Finish: Hand Rubbed
• Pleked: Yes
• Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Neck Joint: 14th Fret
• No. of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2.125"
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots - 28 Style Pattern
• Side Dots: White

Hardware and Electronics

• Electronics: Fishman MX-T
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Headstock Shape: Solid w/Standard Taper
• Headplate Material: HPL
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
• Heelcap: White
• Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop-In Saddle
• String Spacing: 2.15625"
• Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
• Knob: Small
• Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
• Bridge Pin Dots: None
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Recommended Strings: Lifespan 2.0 Authentic Acoustic MA550 Phosphor Light
• Case: Soft Shell
• Label: Paper Label