Martin Select SPECIAL01098 Semi Acoustic Electric Guitar - Special Burst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Koa Fine Veneer Back and Sides, Select Hardwood Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Special Burst

Martin’s Select SC12E is an ultra-high performance acoustic-electric destined for greatness onstage and in the studio. Its modern sound is supplied by a solid spruce top, layered koa back and sides, and Martin’s groundbreaking offset S-shaped body. Playability is second to none, thanks to the sleek neck profile and heel-less Sure Align linear dovetail neck joint. And when you plug in onstage, the built-in LR Baggs Element electronics supply a clean and natural sound. You’ll also appreciate custom appointments such as a pearl rosette, upgraded Diamond and Square fingerboard inlays, and a Special Burst finish. Only 150 Martin  Select SC12E guitars will be made, and they’re only available. Order yours today!

An acoustic guitar like no other

The Select SC12E is built upon Martin’s groundbreaking S-13 offset body shape. It’s designed to provide a uniquely comfortable playing experience and feedback rejection. The 13-fret neck joint blends the sound of a long-scale instrument with the effortless playability of a short-scale acoustic. Speaking of playability, the SC12E’s High Performance Taper neck profile and Sure Align linear dovetail neck joint encourage you to explore every single fret. Whether you’re playing cowboy chords, complex jazz shapes, or leads, the SC12E makes it easy.

Beautiful, resonant tonewoods

While the SC12E’s onboard LR Baggs electronics make it an excellent performer onstage, its tonewoods do an equally impressive job unamplified. This acoustic-electric guitar features a solid spruce top with layered koa back and sides. The spruce supplies a clear and hefty punch that pairs perfectly with the warm and exciting midrange of the koa. The back and sides also feature highly flamed koa veneers, which add an extra dose of visual appeal to your guitar.

The SC12E is available exclusively and since it’s unique to us, we custom-spec’d a few features that no other SC Series guitar has. First, you’ll notice that this guitar comes with Diamond and Square fingerboard inlays instead of the standard dots that adorn the SC-13E. Next, we specified an eye-grabbing pearl rosette. When you plug into your favorite amp, you enjoy amazing tones courtesy of an upgraded LR Baggs Element system. And finally, the SC12E is finished in a Special Burst finish that looks amazing under stage lighting.

Martin Select SC12E Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

• A customized acoustic guitar 
• Solid spruce top gives you punchy projection
• Highly flamed koa veneer back and sides deliver a resonant tone with a strong midrange
• Offset body offers an ergonomic feel and effective feedback rejection
• Heel-less Sure Align neck system gives you total access to every fret
• LR Baggs Element electronics provide a true-to-life plugged-in tone
• Diamond and square inlays and blacked-out hardware add striking good looks

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:SC-12E
• Back & Sides Wood:Layered Koa
• Top Wood:Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss
• Color:Special Burst
• Body Bracing:Tone Tensions X-bracing
• Binding:Black ABS
• Neck Wood:Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape:High Performance Taper
• Radius:16"
• Fingerboard Material:Ebony
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.4"
• Nut Width:1.75"
• Bridge Material:Ebony
• Tuning Machines:Open Gear
• Electronics:LR Baggs Element
• Strings:Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan Light, .011-.052
• Case/Gig Bag:Gig Bag