Martin SC13 E

[@geralddavis7401]

I bought one. I'm completely knocked out with it in every respect. I was always a Taylor fan but Martin have out-Taylored Taylor! Looks gorgeous, sounds gorgeous and is a delight to play with the neck design and accessibility. Astonishing how a guitar with such a radically different neck joint and body shape, still sounds exactly like a Martin - only better. The amplified sound is one of the best I've heard - if you play at any volume or with drums, the mic blend setups are is too problematic. This is an acoustic for playing live with a band but also perfect for a solo singer, song-writer. Genius Martin!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks for sharing!!✌❤

[@Purple_Pixel]

I too am looking at this guitar. Thanks for posting. Sounds great unamplified but I find the Matrix pickup a bit elastic band sounding. I wish there was a way to convert the installed Matrix to one of Fishmans dual source pickups with an internal mic. Taylor pickups are much better but it sounds better than the Taylors in the same price range unamplified IMO and plays better. Should I spend slightly more and get a Furch Green GC-SR and add a pickup later?

[@im58woody]

@@Purple_Pixel you can put an LRBaggs Anthem in it utilizing the Martin end pin and battery compartment. There’s information about doing it on Acoustic Guitar Forum

[@marcscordato4385]

Taylor is thought to be the most innovative forward thinking guitar company but the most innovative guitar of the last 100 years has come from Martin .

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

True!✌💙

[@jackcollins5818]

Jonathan I love everything you play you know I call you the magic fingers I can listen to you play one song and be relaxed as can be love you bro

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks Jack!!✌❤

[@TheRycooder]

ALWAYS excellent and HONEST reviews. You're such a joy to follow!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@countstoneula]

I'm primarily an electric guitar player but find myself needing a decent acoustic/electric guitar again. I keep researching models and specs and find you have videos for almost every one I'm interested in. Not being able to try all the guitars out myself is frustrating. I love how you showcase rhythm and lead playing and your insights into what you like and dislike are extremely helpful. I thought I wanted another large bodied acoustic for the tone, but what you mentioned (@ 8:27 ) about a smaller body being easier on the strumming hand is a problem I've only experienced on acoustics. I'm not a small man by any means, but I never attributed it to the body size before. It makes perfect sense now. This has me rethinking everything. lol. Thanks! You have an excellent channel, and I'm hitting that subscribe button!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Welcome to the channel!! Stay safe✌️❤️

[@ronperkins1687]

Beautiful playing! :)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot!✌️❤️

[@gregt4202]

You could make bungi chords on a washtub sound good, Jonathan.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol!!! Thanks Greg!

[@jimdombrowski2435]

Bought this guitar a couple weeks ago. Have a Taylor 314-ce I also love. The Martin SC-13e exceeds every bit of the hype. From the moment I touched this guitar I literally can’t wait to play it constantly. Great sound, great feel, great instrument, it’s nothing short of an amazing acoustic guitar. And I’m 67, the only regret I have is it took so long to find something this fine to play. Looking for a great acoustic guitar you will love to play, look no further, worth every penny and a whole lot more!

[@jimdombrowski2435]

Hope people are still hearing your reviews. Your analysis of this instrument was extremely fair, thorough, balanced and spot on. You have great playing skill, but your reviews are even better. It’s you and guys like you who convinced me to order this guitar from Martin sight unseen because they never had it in stock through my local music shop (Parkway Music) in Upstate NY outside Albany. Thank you many times over this is such a joyful instrument to play, I love it, and would never have risked the expense sight unseen without your review and others like it. Great job, my friend, wish I had your talents both playing and reviewing.😊🎉

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@jimdombrowski2435 thank you so much✌️❤️

[@jimdombrowski2435]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud my comments to you were, if anything, understated. Any kudos you receive are well earned and very richly deserved. The Internet and social media are often a jungle, you bring the light to a place that often very dark and used for all the wrong reasons. And you do it in a very humble but extremely valuable manner and for that I can only say thanks from the bottom of my heart! Be well, and keep doing what you are doing, because this world is better for it.

[@Barbarapape]

Another dream guitar, played to perfection, the access to the neck socket frets is a big improvement. I will have to start saving for one. Thanks again Jonathan.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Allan Pape Lol.. I’ll start saving when I get more work😛

[@Barbarapape]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Same for all of us, buying expensive guitars at the moment is not a wise thing to do. Here in North Wales, Airbus and other associated companies have just made over 2000 workers redundant.

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

Yep... Great review and agree with all your interesting insightful comments. Finally a product that offers an Acoustic experience with the magic ingredients only found on electric guitars... Fast neck and string spacing etc! I went out and picked up a copy, it's bloody awesome sounding, has a comfortable shape and feels like my Fender Strat or Tele too!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool, thanks!✌️❤️

[@tomdameek]

Oh boy !! That guitar is a work of Art Jon. A great combination of old and new. It’s sounds gorgeous.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes it does Tom!!!✌️❤️

[@flatroc1]

Thanks for the review. I just picked up the SC13E Special Burst. Love it.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hope you enjoy it!✌

[@capnstevoanythinggoes]

Thank you for your nice style of playing, I thoroughly enjoyed listening. I just ordered one of the SC-13E Special versions yesterday. I am also having it PLEK'ed. I struggled with the choice as I was on a search for the more traditional Martin acoustic style and short scale length. I started playing guitar in the summer of '69, like the song says, and I'm more of electric guitar player with some acoustic roots all the way back. I enjoy both and have a 2018/2019 Custom Standard Les Paul, a Takamine P3DC12 P3D Pro 12-str, and a Victor, (made in Spain), classical/flamenco 6 string acoustic. I also used to own a Fender Statocaster, (about 1985ish), which had such a narrow, slim neck with such low, fast action with the Xtra Slinky 8's strings I played on it. The single cutaway with the heel-less taper and helix neck design influenced my choice for full neck/fretboard accessibility. I am not regretting my decision at all. It will be a nice addition to my axe arsenal, and plan to use them all on stage in the near future.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you for sharing ✌❤

[@fretted]

Thanks, I have had one on order for months...can't wait!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool!!

[@davideskelin8266]

Been waiting for you to review this guitar. I like it. Got those middle tones that fit so well into a band.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes you nailed it!! Middle tones✌️❤️

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

Well done John I love this guitar too

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you brother ✌️❤️

[@alantay9409]

I bought this guitar! Love its playability at first touch at the dealer shop in Colorado. Sounds different to my Taylor 12fret. My first Martin. Thank you for your review.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Enjoy!✌🤓

[@BwanaTube]

This video was helpful to me in my decision to purchase a Martin SC-13E. Thank you.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’m glad ✌️❤️

[@jeanguion3223]

Great player Jon...you make that martin sound great....

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Jean.. that guitar helps a whole lot!!✌️❤️

[@alastair6356]

The guitar sounds good , playing great as usual. Keep the videos coming Jon.🤩👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@es52]

Have one on order. Thanks Jonathan!!! You helped reinforce my decision. ✅

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Most welcome✌️❤️

[@iznon]

My favorite online guitarist. The Kohmeister!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@conradsenior5843]

Masterful

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@sorawee1969]

I get much idea from your reviews. Thank you so much.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You’re most welcome✌️❤️

[@vincetessier4634]

Very good guitar! Very good vidéo ! Thanks jon!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you liked it ✌️❤️

[@gregorygetable]

I want one. Thanks for the review. I am amateur electric lead player often in small pubs now

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool.. nice✌️❤️

[@cindyrobbins7018]

Got one Love it!!!! ❤

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!!✌️❤️

[@jamesreaves5534]

Excellent playing as always. Another great video. God Bless You & Your Family!! Jimmy in NC....

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

James Reaves thank you kindly James. Stay safe✌️❤️

[@jamesreaves5534]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks. I was Born July 4th, 1963 and every Year America Celebrates My Birthday. America didn't even have Fireworks 'til I was Born. Just Kidding about the Fireworks not the date. Would I was a little boy I used to tell all my friends they only have fireworks on my birthday and they don't have any on yours. My friends would get jealous of course that's why I did it being a little boy you love all of us little boys are always mischievous. God Bless You & Your's Jimmy in NC....

[@DenisAhmet]

Thanks Jonathan for this interesting demo. I've never come across this new technology. It's about time someone started to find new dynamic ways of making an acoustic guitar. I'm still a sucker for a D-35 though. I'll get one when I retire.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure Denis ✌️❤️

[@rev.farmer7649]

Beautiful Into!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌️❤️

[@seniordh500]

Beautiful instrument ! Excellent playing as always . Thank you

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Matthew🤓

[@brankobida9229]

Thanks for review.I am Martins fun,i have two but never enough Martin guitars. In your hands every guitar you play sounds great.I wish you best.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

👊🤓

[@bustinclouds2007]

Always hugs and God Bless....Tim n Tina.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Tim ✌️❤️

[@sfkimrush]

I like everything about this Martin. I love the neck shape and comfort. The heel design makes the lower frets accessible and playable. The only concern I have is the pick guard - the point is sharp and when my finger hits it while strumming it is distracting. Mine is a keeper.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

nice!✌♥

[@MonteD1]

I'm getting one tomorrow.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Good for you!✌️❤️

[@billp5656]

Great review

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@MarkFromHawaii]

Thanks for the review Jonathan! Exactly the model I wanted to see you review. Really, the only thing I'm not sold on is the preamp controls and the soft shell case. But I think the sound, looks (I love the inlays and rosette) and playability seal the deal. Cheers!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

MarkFromHawaii you’re right.. they should have provided a better case ✌️❤️

[@goodkine]

howzit braddah mark, no worry beef curry, you can get a good $100 solid case anywhere... they probably had to sacrifice the case to provide the revolutionary changes and keep it under 1500... chance 'em!

[@MarkFromHawaii]

@@goodkine I thought why not save my kalas and upscale to a Taylor 414ce. Maybe a mistake because the ES2 pickup/preamp system amplifies every little pick squeak on the 4th and 3rd string. Maybe I shoulda went with a Martin. :(

[@goodkine]

@@MarkFromHawaii as guitarists shopping online, we all chase the rabbit... we see something a "little bit" better, then save more money to get it... then see something a "little bit" better and want that one... take me for example, i have bought takamine for years, never looking anywhere else, always arguing with friends and making comments about their taylors and martins... then in life you see guys like @JonathanKoh, who just play, lay out the details, and provide an impartial view that makes you go hmmmm... lol! - this guitar (sc13e) seems a no brainer for numerous reasons, most of all the price... get it before it increases another 1K after other users, not as quick to find it as you, start bragging about it... you can often EQ preamp challenges in both recording and live...

[@jitsroller]

You keep show casing more and more of your talent. Pretty stuff.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Tim ✌️❤️

[@barrywebber100]

Great review thanks Jonathan. In the past you have said you are often not keen on the sound of the Fishman pickups. If Martin have them installed in their instruments I guess they can't be too bad! With best wishes.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes Barry..I'm still not keen on Fishman pickups. ✌🤓

[@TC-fq7cy]

I can’t wait to get one myself.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool ✌️❤️

[@antoyau]

Put me back where I belong :) it was ment to be :) go get it

[@Acoustic_Music-h6x]

I never thought this model guitar sounded that good (the SC 28 is so much better) but in his hands it sounds amazing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks man! It's a great guitar.

[@paulterl4563]

Terrific intro sesh Mr. Jon K !! C i a o !

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Grazie!!✌️❤️

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

lol...this dub step tune or whatever you have in the intro to this reminds me of how I felt the first time I ate a pot brownie 🤣 Awesome demo of this guitar, Jonathan! I am still not sure it’s for me, but it’s definitely for someone! Of course, you make it sound incredible. 🐰❤️🎸🎶🤝✌️

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

It was a joy to play...Jack

[@northdwarf]

👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌🤓

[@oldguy5381]

Martin makes fine guitars and this is another example of innovation from the Martin company. It suits you are you going to keep this one? Have a stellar weekend

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

i dont know...the wife wont be too happy if i did!😜

[@oldguy5381]

That’s ok, Wright her a love song and she’ll melt like butter on a grill. You need this one. :-)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol!!!

[@joshsimms3519]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud My wife says, “you can one play one at a time”. Hahaha. I always say,” it’s the same one I just polished it!”

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

In guitar center, Martin has for sale, Conventional Martin's with very bad Neck sets....sad q.c. Maybe this design allows you to fix that problem easier... Good luck..I'm going yamaha.. they seem better in guitar center anyways.

[@jaykabel]

I bought one and quite like it. I like the tonality more than other Martins I tried in store, they sounded too dark to me. I prefer a brighter tone. This guitar has a very "sweet" and balanced tonality. It's not especially loud, but I'm comparing to my Jumbo maple Alvarez and recent Carbon Fiber guitar which are louder and more satisfying in that dimension. Beautiful neck and look. I love the design. I especially enjoy the plugged in sound.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌💜

[@sina418]

Hey Jon! Thanks for this video. I’m an electric guitar player, and I’m looking to get an acoustic guitar. Would you suggest getting this guitar? Or do you have any other suggestions? I appreciate your time.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You have to try them out yourself befitting your budget ✌️❤️

[@denbo6054]

Thank you Jonathan for doing this review. Great playing as always ! One question. Is the battery easy to get to? PS. LOVE YOU BROTHER. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Denis... yes the battery compartment is easily accessible.✌️❤️

[@Magnenator]

Fingers crossed Martin announces a fancy-pants deluxe version at NAMM this year, hopefully with better electronics. And with the same inlay design. I don't know what it is about that bullseye on the 12th fret, but it's speakin' to me. I could see pretty much any color looking cool, too. Amber? Emerald? Amethyst? Ruby? Let's see 'em all, Martin, I'll bankrupt myself for you And Thanks for this, Jon, best demo I've seen of this guitar. I really love the design of it, but I'm not a huge fan of the plugged-in sounds, which I'd definitely rely on for home recording. Still tempted to pick one up anyway.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure Mark ✌️❤️

[@plkam6701]

I would like to hear your opinion SC13 or FS5? Thanks 😊

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

SC13E!!

[@azcharlie2009]

When I first saw this guitar in a Martin video earlier, I didn't like the shape. But, for some reason, when I saw it in this video, it didn't look quite so bad. It reminds me of a jazz master, maybe? The veneer on the back is very well done. The neck looks great. The X bracing on the back is a bit distracting because it is so unusual. Not sure that it would make much difference for the sound. While I don't mind a veneer guitar, $1500 seems a bit high. But, everything is getting so expensive anymore. That's why I like Harley Benton guitars!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I know.. I know what you mean✌️❤️

[@harlemhuang8144]

Hey, Jon. Thanks for you review!! I am electric guitar player, want to purchase an acoustic guitar. Hard to choose one from SC-13e and 00015m streetmaster. Yes, they are totally different ways, but any suggestions? Thank you.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Get the Streetmaster!✌♥

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@firesideco sounds warmer to me

[@joeyg.2953]

Really want this guitar but I'm worried about quality control. I've read some reviews about quality control issues and warping. My gut is telling me to get a Taylor 214 instead.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Go try one yourself ✌️❤️

[@hogs150]

I live in New York with guitar stores all around,and none of them have this guitar in the store. You can buy it online and they have them ready to ship but they're not in the stores?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

beats me...✌🤓

[@hogs150]

@@soofitnsexy i should have said long island NY

[@nonamesonme1]

heard it doesnt sound so great plugged in, I'm thinking its because of the fisherman pick up? is this changeable do you think?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Im sure you can change the pickup ✌️❤️

[@TheDemonsDiary]

Very nice review! Thank you! The only thing that I would like to know is, why you suggest it more for live-playing? Why would you prefer other one's in the studio? Sound?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I did not state that is more suited for live playing.. just that it’s adequate for live playing. For recording, the sound has to really come thru clear and transparent which this guitar does very well✌️❤️

[@TheDemonsDiary]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud I see. I played it yesterday in a store. The neck is incredible and it also sounds pretty much like in your video. I also watched your video with the D13.. I preferred its sound I guess, because it was a bit more rounder \ powerful but still clear and bright though.. Would be curious to try this one out too one day. 💗

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@TheDemonsDiary ✌️❤️

[@monmac1165]

How do you set up for guitar recordings? do your sources go through an amp and to audio mixer and then to interface? How about your backing tracks and your voice mike? Thanks and cheers from Vancouver Canada.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Guitar-mic-interface-DAW. There’s no backing tracks just a shaker. Using the same mic for my voice✌️❤️

[@markphilippancho3085]

Hi Jon, I'm considering to upgrade from my Martin DJr and looking into an acoustic-electric for home and live gig. I'd like to seek your advice, which would you suggest between Martin SC-13e vs Takamine EF508KC vs Takamine LTD2022 vs Takamine GN90CE-MD? Thank you!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sorry Mark.. you will have to decide for yourself✌️❤️

[@markphilippancho3085]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud keep inspiring us to make music Jon, thanks!🙏🏽

[@josealvinpalas4454]

How do you compare cardinal series maestro to this sc13? Which of the 2 sound better plugged in? And hows the playability? Inthink the cardinal series sounds better plugged in and out..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I like the SC13 ✌️❤️

[@stevedalzell9258]

I also shall wait for sc15 or better before spending on a guitar that you love but gets upgraded to all solid wood construction some time later and you feel gutted because your guitar is now worth less the moment the new model is introduced. As the old folk used to say “don’t spend on brand new technology because they are about to release upgrades and you will be jealous

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol✌🤓

[@bsandoval2340]

Hehehe I have to say it First but also great looking.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol

[@antoyau]

This is my model guitar but I painted it :p

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool! ✌♥

[@caustique3877]

Salut Jonathan 👍 elle sonne bien ta gratte 😉👍😂😁😂

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Merci beaucoup✌🤓

[@paulterl4563]

p.x. : btw She plays great.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes she does!!

[@davidlacroix6769]

Nice sounding guitar but I don’t like the cutaway. It looks strange.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Play it and see...✌❤

[@jitsroller]

The cutaway is for function not esthetics, but I understand your point of view. Sure makes it a pleasure to fret in the upper registers.

[@homeboyjon4885]

I’m with you. There’s some others out there that are similar and I don’t like them either. I like Jon’s comment, though...maybe it plays awesome?

[@j2ailes972]

I wanted to buy the D18 and I bought the SC13E .....I think that I was hypnothized by the blue colour 😑

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

This guitar seems to be made for the guitarists who swap between electric and acoustic guitars during shows. This one handles more like an electric guitar; the bout is skewed like some Fender and Gibson electric guitars (say, Fender Jazzmaster or LH Gibson Firebird). Complex shape asked for a laminate body. However, best acoustic designs are symmetric or nearly symmetric, for a reason. This guitar's asymmetric shape and bracing influenced its acoustic tone, which is not good enough anymore for serious acoustic work and studio recording. (You have tested Japanese made guitars that cost way less, and sound way better acoustically.) Btw, your testing, as always, was excellent, and it clearly revealed pluses and minuses of this guitar.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you for sharing ✌❤

[@talkychris]

Sounds great but the looks will take getting used to.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@talkychris]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud I sold my PRS SE Angeles AX20E and bought the Martin SC-10E. I preferred the look of the SC10 more and the fact it was £300 cheaper than the SC13 was a bonus.

[@MrTuberguber]

Not a fan of the blue accents.