Martin SC-13E Acoustic-Electric Guitar | First Impressions with Angela Petrilli

The Martin SC-13E acoustic-electric guitar introduces an entirely new body shape and neck joint to the Martin family. The unique, asymmetrical S shape balances its tone to allow for more gain and less feedback as you amplify your sound with the built-in Fishman MX-T electronics. The Sure Align neck system removes the heel, allowing unprecedented access to the highest of the SC-13E’s 20 frets, and the ergonomic low-profile velocity neck barrel delivers a comfortable playing experience meant for long nights on the stage. Sitka spruce top with Koa back and sides, ebony fingerboard, and mother-of-pearl inlays finish this modern guitar with classic Martin details. Guitarist Angela Petrilli checks out the new SC-13E and shares her first impressions.
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[@ed_music1834]

Just had this guitar last week and wow it's growing on me. It's like a Martin that you would wanna bring anywhere and habe so much fun playing. The new body shape is so comfortable and is reall a gigging guitar.

[@padrejohnruffle]

It's growing on my in just 5 minutes 29 seconds. Curious about it, I can't say initially I liked the looks.. but it really is a guitar that can "grow with you". and it's a Martin, and SOUNDS like a Martin!

[@bluesysamurainao4557]

Nice performance and recording!! Martin is still rolling. Super versatile guitar Martin developed. I dig my Martin guitars.

[@BREAKROOMMANAGER]

More of a sales pitch than a first impression. A little bit heavy handed in the playing department, but I do like her personality and love how enthusiastic she is.

[@warpdriveby]

Yeah, I wondered if they're compensating for flaws in the guitars response to softer touch? Does it sound thin or washy unplugged, does it lack sustain?

[@marty9416]

You see in the first few seconds that it is a Guitar Center video. You should have expected that it was a promo.

[@silvermediastudio]

@@warpdriveby Check out Justin Johnson's cover of Tennessee Whiskey with this guitar then come back and tell us your impression.

[@524coconut]

Oh dude I love that sound. Super funky

[@azula2399]

My whole feed has been fender uploading about its acoustisonic and then Martin be like :

[@Music-Tech-Life]

Love the agressive attack she has. Beautiful. And what she says is right on.

[@silvermediastudio]

Unfortunately it is environmentally unfriendly as she erodes through at least eight picks an hour.

[@justice1606]

I haven’t played one and would certainly like too. Perhaps I’m being close minded, but I’m having a hard time with the visual aesthetics. I really want to like it though.

[@Mjr1348]

I have this guitar as well and really enjoy it. It has become my favorite.

[@jayteesgear]

Love her playing!

[@Lancefrei]

Hmm, found myself a little concerned about intonation of the guitar on this video at :23 in. Then at :45, the tight shot doesn't match the audio. (Video producer, musicians do notice these things.) That's when I bailed out and looked for other videos about this guitar. Learned that you can fairly easily change neck angle (without a re-set) and fine-tune scale. Those are features that make this worth a look.

[@bobh2185]

intonation is pretty bad - again at 2:00. The pickup sounds very piezo-ish. The mic sound is nice tho - at 4:40. I love the access to upper frets. I wonder if this type construction will break in and gain sweetness over time and playing.

[@Lancefrei]

@@bobh2185 The difficulty in adjusting neck angle and scale length with acoustic guitars has been a problem for a long time. This would be a great solution. Looking forward to experiencing this model in person.

[@PetePuma25]

The Martin SC-13E currently retails for $1,600.00 at Sweetwater. Want to save at least 1,100 bucks, or more? This guitar is clearly modelled after the Yamaha APX which is one of the best selling acoustic electric guitars in history. Yamaha has been making the APX style guitar for over 33 years. You could buy a used APX500 or even a new APX600, have it professionally set up, ask them to change the saddle, bridge pins, and nut to bone, and now, you now have a stage worthy guitar that will do everything the Martin SC-13E will do. I am not saying that the Yamaha 500/600 and the Martin SC-13E are made out of the same materials, or with the same attention to detail, they are not. However, the budget APX, IF set up correctly, would totally get the job done, and you would not be afraid to take it places or worry as much about it getting damaged, or stolen. However, If having Martin on the headstock is super important to you, and you got the cash, buy the Martin, it will hold its value well.

[@michaelbishop3701]

Angela Petrilli just convinced me to buy this guitar. Not because she is drop dead gorgeous. But, she shows just what this guitar can do. Just paid off my Les Paul Classic ($2,000). And, just so you know, I am 66 years old. Been single for 21+ years. Been a lonely journey. But, I have my Harley and my Les Paul, so not too bad. Well, maybe a little. But this lovely lady just convinced me to buy this acoustic from Martin. Just hope I can learn to play as well as her.

[@FlyingCircusAct]

Meh

[@aab9828]

It would look even better with a slotted headtock, in any case yet another fantastic Martin!!!

[@robertmizek3315]

Perhaps, but slotted headstocks are easier to break so this may be a better choice for most players that leave their guitars out . I’ve been building guitars for over 40 years and build both slotted and solid headstocks.

[@albertocabrera2405]

A AB 5xL

[@murattaner7384]

That neck joint was invented by Murat Sezen (R.İ.P.) in 1991. He didnt get a patent for it. So the luthiers of the world and major companies enjoy it and but show respect to Murat Sezen.

[@wononewon5912]

Now to find out who Angela Petrilli. Came here looking at the SC 13E And WOW Angela LOVE your Playing Style (Lets Hammer this Guitar) Play it hard etc

[@sylvandelacruz]

I'm a singer/songwriter, and I loved the way she just seemed to drive the rhythm hard. Most demos don't do that, but I need to know how a constant rhythm is going to sound while providing harmony and support for my vocal melodies.

[@rezang5026]

Not sure if it's the pickup or the guitar.. but sounds too bright for my taste

[@georgianeff4818]

If she likes hers Bright, so be it ^_^ It's the *EQ.. not to mention it's a new guitar.. Mine is a vintage D35.. so I know how the wood needs to be aged for tone.. but this sound setting is all electronic settings (*eq & microphones) SHE selected.. You can listen to other people play it with a much deeper acoustic setting... ~ I Like it.. It may well be my 2nd Martin

[@_charwyn]

Texas Phoenix well, he just voiced his opinion. I agree with him, yeah it’s a great video with great playing and good sound, but it’s not a product demo. People simply expect those from the stores. Sometimes stores upload something more “personal”, which is still great.

[@Anabelleandthedesertscrubs]

Me too

[@nicholastotoro7721]

It sounds like a Taylor. Too bright for my tastes and little depth. Every review of this guitar sounds similar.

[@RogerThat902]

@@nicholastotoro7721 Exactly my thought. Sounds like a Taylor. Doesn't have that Martin heavy bass to my ears. Not bad, but doesn't sound like a Martin to me.

[@nightshiftnyc911]

Well, It looked like you were really excited about this instrument. If not, your a great actress. I'm buying it from Sweetwater this week. Listened to Whiskey Down and your live cover of Crazy on You. 👍

[@kentbeery4697]

She's an Awesome Musician much Respect

[@robertdepugh2966]

Love the review but thought it wasnt right on as the guitar needs to be played in a way to show case the sound better and the guitar to shine thought it could have shown in a better light especially for a Martin

[@TaartjeMetSlagroom]

Exactly. Maybe some fingerstyle so we can hear how the low and high notes sound together rather than just strumming it as hard as you can.

[@silvermediastudio]

@@TaartjeMetSlagroom Check out Justin Johnson's cover of Tennessee Whiskey with this s13e. But he makes everything sound good.

[@TaartjeMetSlagroom]

@@silvermediastudio I'm so happy to see this recommendation. I love Justin Johnson and I never see people mentioning him when talking about great guitar players which is crazy because he is ridiculously good!

[@billdaniels3179]

The best ever made now it's just a sound that can't be nothing but Martin great sound for many years but now that talkamine I'm not sure on spelling but it's Chinese I think has a great sound but nobody has ever came close to that Martin ring

[@ed_music1834]

Every maker would have their own sound and yes, there is that certain signature Martin tone that we can immediately recognize and will only be heard thru their guitars. I believe you are talking about Takamine which is a Japanese maker. Some of their guitars maybe are made in China and the high end ones in Japan.

[@keeganbluegrass]

Make Acoustic guitars Acoustic again.

[@bobaldo2339]

Amen.

[@robertmizek3315]

I can’t wait to play one in person and then buy it!!!

[@writereducator]

I ordered mine today. I don't expect to get it till December.

[@silvermediastudio]

Can we get a demo of her strumming harder? I couldn't quite hear the strings eroding the pick edges from heat and friction.

[@jetwoman10001]

Its pretty bad. So harsh. Do they ever listen to how their videos sound in these commercials? Not a great selling point.

[@RRW276]

I sure hope Guitar Center will have these in Stock to try! Y'all are bad about having instruments available for demo. It's why most people end up ordering from your competitors. Like Sweetwater.

[@mjohndenver]

I'm going to get one.

[@mjohndenver]

@Jeff Watson I think they will be available in March

[@candyman3207]

Nothing like my first guitar

[@renerenee120]

I have a Marten. Awesome.

[@josepina180]

Angela you are amazing the way you explain everything about guitar's lol I like the way you played the guitar

[@matthewsteele6666]

Loves herself

[@randywarren6925]

Always a pleasure hearing you play.😎👍🤪

[@jo287]

Ladies & gentlemen Angela Petrilli.

[@EightFaun]

Yeah... The shape is pretty nice...

[@grungefanboy9594]

This is awesome!

[@chrishushak3562]

So for $100.00 more at GC you can get the Martin 000-15SM, made in USA, all solid wood including back and sides... and with a hard shell case.

[@sc12100]

I agree. Not that this is a bad guitar, but Martin would hit a home run if they made it all solid.

[@silvermediastudio]

Or get a Taylor. Or a Yamaha APX. Put what you saved into setting it up properly, and have a better tone in the end, with a few hundred bucks saved.

[@cecagjacobkhaob6443]

Ms ANGELA,, how do you related to George Petrilli- the owner of famous Italian restaurants in Culver City? I used to take care of his wife, few years ago... she’s so dear and their daughter... you just reminded me of them...nice playing, thank you!

[@SergeUnplugged]

Sounds like a nice instrument

[@LonskiBig]

.....It may be more functional on the higher frets, but I just don't think it LOOKS as good as the usual cut- aways....and at $1500....I don't know...

[@WorldsOkayistGuitarPlayer]

I played this one at my GC in Phx last week. I REALLY want to like it. Just acoustically it was OK. Would prefer the sound of a 214 dlx personally for that price. This sounds a bit too thin for me. it also doesnt come with a hard case which is a miss considering no one else is probably going to make one. Last note too, the build quality of the one that I played (just one example) didn't blow me away. The mix and match look of the woods was kind of disappointing the spruce top looked very strange to me. Maybe I'm nitpicking but I wouldnt order one. Id want to go into a store that had like 3-4 to choose from if it were me

[@johnnybx3254]

Angela nice playing 👍👏🤠

[@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial]

I have to try this acoustic... ☝🏻🎸🎶

[@timharakal3678]

I'm a Martin guy, but I tried it. Eh, seems like the model will fizzle out. Unless you play an x series you'll find it's not like the solid body you're used to...at least in my opinion. Rather thin sound. I suppose with today's recording technology you could record it and make ot sound fine, but mic'd up I couldn't see it being anything special for a performance that's seriously acoustic focused. At best It's a giger and a good guitar for somebody looking for a step up from one of there non solid models. Bolt on and will get ya by.

[@SaathveekRaju]

1st Time I'm watching you in KZbin After Instagram.🥰🥰🥰

[@lincolnfromct34]

Man, she can play.

[@rafabraga5041]

here in Brazil it is very difficult to buy a guitar like that. Everything is very expensive

[@hjubris]

Martin is expensive everywhere brother.

[@josepina180]

Like how much can you send me a picture of 1

[@joshf.3005]

It might be my speakers but I’m not really picking up on that booming low end she mentioned. These things can be subjective though.

[@_charwyn]

Somebody could’ve killed it in post 🤷🏻‍♀️ Who knows why it’s mixed like this by somebody else.

[@joshf.3005]

Elijah Charwyn Its one of those things a person just needs to to experience in person I guess.

[@KamalSingh-jg6hv]

I like all kind music

[@VolkertVolkersz]

I'm more interested in the natural sound of a guitar, not what you can do with electronics and stomp boxes. Not enough real sound here to get me interested in this guitar.

[@_charwyn]

Hopefully there would be “acoustic only” demos later somewhere. I am hoping this guitar would still maintain every part of purely acoustic sound you expect. Some “ergonomic” guitars are too “focused”.

[@clawhammer704]

I'll take a D18 with built in electrics.

[@jetwoman10001]

Agree. I've been trying to get an accurate unplugged sound but hard to come by. I have read some reviews on line that say the guitar was really built to be plugged in.

[@Wiggi147]

She’s awesome great personality and gorgeous as the guitars!!😍😎😁

[@samabd3996]

Marrrrtin i'm coming ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fach4422]

I want one 😍

[@RRW276]

Angela is as awesome as they come!

[@Lerry_Majahap]

Nice

[@terrycampbell141]

a little over promoted in my opinion i love my taylor !!the old martins were good but i think taylor is hard to beat!!1

[@marias7599]

Terry Campbell And hard to get too..way overpriced

[@brucesmusicvideos]

Try a Maton

[@mickydeloach7807]

Martins necks feel like a barstool leg! I’ve had 5 in my life! Then I found Taylor’s at a tiny guitar shop! A doctor had it special ordered and put down $2000 ! But obama care crushed his practice! I visited the shop and the owner showed me the Leo kotkee signature he figured in the $2000 that was already paid and I got it for the difference! And is 20 yrs old now, perfectly aged and the neck feels like a 59 telecaster neck! So thin and the wide fingerboard! It melts into me when I play it! And so loud , in small venues I just mic my voice and it projects to the back of the room! I will give it to a young musician before I die!

[@rogeranderson6980]

The back of my 1976 MARTIN cracked. Do I send it back to MARTIN. IT had a lifetime warranty.

[@Beatleboy1969]

I want one

[@alexanderbemar2637]

Don't know about that guitar, but she's looking gr8!

[@germanlive9031]

No se que tienen los gringos con las acusticas pero les dan como si fuera un instrumento de percusión y no de cuerdas, en otras palabras, es una prueba de sonido o resistencia a los palos que les dan todos estos craneos que ponen a probar las violas.... Todos las demos de tylor, martin, takamine yamaha etc son de estos tipos que hablan y garrotean mas las guitarras de lo que las hacen sonar...bue..es lo que hay

[@tatertot6603]

Angela has always been a fine player but these newer Martin models fitted with Fishman electronics sound tinny, scratchy, and thin - more like a Taylor than a Martin. Without the Fishman it might have that famous Martin "sound" but activated it's just not there. Liked it better when Martin limited their use of electronics on so many models. Once I see that "E" attached to a Martin model number I'm turned off.

[@camara1194]

so you don’t like it plugged in huh?

[@Jason-mg3fk]

Martin and Taylor are so nice but I don’t have that kind of spending money lol

[@jamesmorrison2063]

I'd like to hear the pickup only please.

[@elger1]

rock on!

[@enoerivera4123]

Nice 😍

[@nonames8335]

Still available?

[@markallen381]

I didn't like the over-driven sound of this acoustic guitar. I generally don't like distorted sounds. It's way over-done today. A little finger picking brings out the best in this guitar. Not a good demo of this guitar.

[@jetwoman10001]

Am trying to decide on one. Mostly play unplugged finger picking. Hard to find good demos of that.

[@branded648]

NEED a Sponcer.. Lol. Nice guitar🎸 sweet...👉👍👈😎peace💙💙appreciate you guitar center😷

[@braziltango6295]

When Martin try to be Taylor

[@SASTmusic]

looks like a breedlove to me :)

[@braziltango6295]

Some time Taylor try to be Martin,this is the reason why I am Gibson fan

[@Billsingsong]

Is it a real Martin made in the USA a Mexican Martin guitar with cheaper materials in the classic materials Martin uses spruce top rosewood back and sides. How much does it cost does it come with a case? Finally how much are you paid to push this guitar or do they just give you one for free or do you make a percentage on each one that is made from watching your video?

[@romanoadriano2375]

I love you. You seriously good player.

[@danielgrenier2417]

Martin will sell a TON of these in record time me thinks.

[@Billsingsong]

How much is it and is it an American Martin? So did they give me that Martin for promoting them?

My dream is a Martin. Unfortunately the closest I’ll ever get to one is a Sigma. Nice guitar, but it’s NOT a Martin by any stretch.

[@steveb9325]

Work for it.

[@davidsd1112]

she plays ridiculous to have such a legendary guitar in her hands 😩🥱

[@Heidelbergensis80]

2k euros, it HAS to be that good

[@gelloyangsteryang6481]

this was uploaded on my 20th birthday lmao

[@carlwilson4375]

Baffle them with Bull Shit then Dazzle with Brilliance . That is one ooogle guitar.

[@germanlive9031]

La cara de la chica en el minuto 5:13 da credito a mi teoria

[@BL-gc6tv]

Her personality just sold a bunch of those guitars.

[@ggeek7528]

I want the chords she's playing.

[@Engelhafen]

You spent three days? Sounds more like they tried to buy a review

[@neural9]

Is this the first time she’s played a cutaway?

[@StoicTrader-]

Doesn't sound like a martin imo.

[@enochwainscott1193]

Kinda sounds like a taylor

[@BDAILY365]

Does not sound like martin.

[@romanoadriano2375]

Way you not tech my play in the gitar. Have good day for you. Roman!

[@BabyJesus66]

I likes.

[@jackbandel]

Just BS about the pickup. It’s a Fishman Sonitone which is one of the worst sounding pickups you can have. Why didn’t Martin put something better in this model?

[@Billsingsong]

Looks like my Taylor cut away 214 CE

[@dwolivas]

you do know that's not her playing to that music? The synch is off. Just a fact

[@tuneyouup]

Bang bang girl bubble wrap

[@MikaelLewisify]

She’s never played an acoustic with a cutaway before?

[@foxwillow]

Why did she have to go and play so high up on the neck.. it didn't do any favors for this guitar regarding intonation 😱

[@glennmaillard9076]

How come people who post negative stuff about women on these videos always seem to be anonymous?

[@MrEd-kk7uj]

My '76 Takamine sounds much better. Just sayin........

[@RuelMorales]

To each his own. For me, you always gotta hear the instrument in person before making conclusions. No matter how well it's recorded for KZbin or any other outlet. I am I fan of Japanese Takamines though.

[@jakewilliamsonmayes7510]

I wish

[@keelinday7828]

She has awesome hair

[@soofitnsexy]

she really does

[@docpearson]

Great sounding guitar. But I am afraid I Would spend the rest of my life trying to bleach that blue color off the rossette and stain it tan or brown. Anything but that ugly Garrish blue. Seriously this is what I would try to do. Hopefully they’ll come out with one without that ugly color on it. I just googled it. It is possible to die mother of pearl but difficult. Since I like guitar sound I might buy it and tape off the mother of pearl and work the rest of my life trying to change the color and then play it. Whoever decided to put all that blue on that guitar needs to have a brain reset. It seems like it will be easier to tape off those blue lines around the outside edge and paint them anything better than ugly blue also.

[@metheny103]

I’m over these mediocre female players getting way more exposure than deserved to their ability just because they’re nice to look at.

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

Sign of the times,most popular music these days sucks,yet some people think it’s great.

[@pramesh.gurung]

Matt M. Marketing my friend. I have seen this happen in fender too.

[@bobkob]

She does have a beautiful big buttock, hips and thighs.

[@jetwoman10001]

For this mediocre female player, it's nice sometimes to get a woman's review because I have small hands and stature and what is comfortable for a man usually is different. Most of the reviews are done by men. There are plenty of mediocre male reviewers too. Sometimes I wonder if any of the reviewers listen to what they sound like. Yes, the strumming is very harsh with no real beat to it.

[@silvermediastudio]

Justin Johnson played a fingerstyle cover of Tennessee Whiskey with the same Martin s13 and it is UNREAL. Prime example of why there's a "gender pay gap." hahahhaa

[@rockmeamadeus2823]

She has great stroke and I like an aggressive experienced woman

[@infosaiga865]

What's up slappers

[@danielzamora8738]

that guitar looks like a dolphin