Martin SC-18E #34945 (NAMM 2026)

*This instrument was on display at the 2026 Winter NAMM show. It has been hand-inspected with any significant playwear listed below in detail. The instrument includes its full factory warranty and original case. We'll complete a full professional setup before shipping.*

~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~

Modern playability and classic looks—the all-new SC-18E pairs technology with timeless style and tone, combining SC innovation and Standard Series appointments. Its patented features include a Sure Align® neck system that helps you play all the way up the neck, while the low-profile velocity satin neck barrel fits comfortably in your hand, and an internal soundboard recurve for added bass response. This gloss guitar features a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, giving you plenty of volume, bright treble, and punchy midrange for that classic Martin sound. It also features an ebony fingerboard and bridge, nickel open gear tuners, LR Baggs Anthem electronics, and is strung with LUXE BY MARTIN® Kovar™ strings. The SC-18E comes with a molded hardshell case.

Note: After close inspection, this instrument has scratching around the soundhole and pickguard, and scratching on the high E string side of the body. (See pics, light reflections used to show wear)

Specifications:

• Serial #: 2934945
• Top Material: Spruce
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Top Detail: None
• Binding: Black
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: Multi-Stripe
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Body Size: S-13 Fret Cutaway
• Construction: Sure Align® Linear Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Side Material: Mahogany
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
• Back Detail: None
• Side Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: None
• Back Inlay Material: None
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Bracing Pattern: Tone Tension X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Treble Side Scalloped X with Scalloped Tone Bars
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
• Heelcap: None
• Endpiece: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None
• Neck Shape: Low Profile Velocity
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 13th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: White
• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Headplate Detail: None
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: Bone
• Case: Molded Hardshell
• Label: Paper Label with Model Name
• Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend
• Pleked: true

We are proud to include a full professional setup to factory spec before delivering your new Martin Guitar. Our world-class techs will dial in your guitar to make sure the playability is maximized on your new Martin!

Empire Music is one of Martin's Worldwide Custom Shop Expert Dealers.