UNBOXING Martin's Wildly Innovative SC-13E Acoustic Electric Guitar!

This new SC-13E model from Martin Guitars is blowing my mind! The designers over at Martin re-thought and re-invented almost every aspect of the acoustic guitar, the neck joint, the body shape, the bracing, the neck shape, the bridge shape, and so on… As cool as these features all look, this guitar really has to be felt to be totally appreciated. It feels much more like an electric than an acoustic, and the access to the upper frets is unheard of in an acoustic guitar. This guitar is a perfect gigging guitar if you want a smooth & comfortable feel that you can play for hours, and balanced tone and articulation.
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[@justinjohnsonlive]

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[@j2ailes972]

I bought this awesome guitar to thé music store. But before,I played HD35, D28,D18 in an acoustic room.My wife listened to me....and when I played with this jewel....deep sound, poetic feelings....I fall in love.

[@jsilve1]

I had not heard of this Justin Johnson cat before about a month ago. His playing is to die for. Call me a fan

[@par4par72]

Dude, he just gave a symposium while breaking down a Martin E-13 !!! ...OFF THE METER !!!

[@keylearning5746]

Brilliant player and ambassador for the guitar community.

[@jasonstanford]

Sweet! That arrangement of Lenny at the end was the icing on the cake. AWESOME!

[@db5145]

Motörhead Rules! 🤘🏼

[@Outdoordrip]

I just got one from guitar center used for $1100 in perfect condition. The neck feels like I'm playing an electric guitar. Now I need to get as good as you!

[@RADThird1]

Best demo of this guitar I've seen...thanks Justin!

[@johnhunt1805]

I just got mine today. The lightness and the balance are really striking. It's really strong through the mids, and the electronics are just clever as hell. And Justin is right; this is a great guitar for those coming from an electric background. The action as it comes out of the box is just about perfect. This is a real players' guitar.

[@uriahheep5665]

Justin Time! First time I heard your voice. Really appreciate the Martin review. It does look incredible and your insights are invaluable as your experience is unique. Thank you so much for sharing! I put your playlist on this Sunday morning. I'm here on the Olympic peninsula looking out over the smoke on the water from the Oregon forests burning. You truly help. Stay safe!

[@karltaylor7378]

Awesome as always. Final tune was grandiose and utterly relaxing to here. Great guitar, excellent player.

[@micheldevries7975]

I do hope Martin is paying you. I have seen a lot of good demo's of this guitar on YT, but listening to your excellent playing and how it sounds pretty much made me decide I have to buy one.

[@michaelseale3672]

Martin Super Cool 13e... As always, thanks for sharing your gift and demoing these badass guitars JJ😎

[@bigfootslim7223]

Outstanding rendition Justin, perfect ending to the day. The SuperCalifragilistic-13E looks and sounds amazing too, this is how guitar collections get out of hand man!

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

Expialigorisch 😄

[@1pickle12345678]

You have been entertaining me for years, just ordered a poster, had to show some support! Keep it up man

[@Cogito2323]

Thanks for the detailed review. I’m going to check one out tomorrow, and you’ve given me lots of things to look for. Also….love your playing!

[@joelinpa185]

Fantastic playing! Thanks Justin. I have one on order and I'm dying to get my hands on it.

[@karlkascha1261]

Justin, you never disappoint. You make playing the guitar look effortless. I wish that you would consistently list your sound processing equipment. You should use the same setup everytime to ensure that you are comparing demo guitars under the same conditions and acoustics. Just a thought. I still like the tonal quality of the Furch travel guitar the best. To my ear, it had a warmer sound. Thank you for explaining the cut away in the guitar body. Never realized that it allowed easier access to the higher notes. I learn something with every video that you do. You keep playing, I'll keep watching and listening.

[@bryanwalter5752]

I recently picked up my first Martin, The LX1- the 'Little Martin. Smaller traveling guitar, not the backpacker. Love the spruce top, and amazing sound! I actually put down my cigar box git' box for a while.👍 Liking the looks of your Martin a lot so far!

[@Johonavich49]

Martin makes beautiful guitars that look and feel amazing! You get what you pay for and in this case, they deliver. Great playing again Justin! $1500 is a decent price for this.

[@Bjornlundstrom]

Fantastic guitar, awesome unboxing, thank you Justin🔥🎶

[@davidklepinger4809]

Thanks for the review. I’m also looking at the SC-10E. Hoping to get my hands on either one shortly. Cheers!

[@MsSkizzy79]

Thanks for the unboxing...when they first unveiled this guitar I was sooo excited and would have bought one...unfortunately Martin isn’t currently making a left-handed model BUMMER! Now I’m even MORE bummed after hearing how nice it sounds.

[@drjcwardjr]

Who knew such a traditional company would innovate this piece of acoustic art and structural ergonomics! You make it sound amazing!

[@jamesfulton8619]

Just got one on Black Friday, love it, can’t play like you but still working on it. Keep it up.

[@NickMcC]

Simply phenomenal playing. And a great video!

[@aramriley7062]

The smile on his face when he first starts playing has Martin Guitar written all over it! Thank you for another great video!

[@wilsonswapnil]

Justin good stuff and I see your finger flowing smooth ... cheers!!

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

That's very interesting justin. THX. I love meaningful innovations, aaaaaaand Greg Koch play's fishman. 😎... ( whaaaaat's uuup ? ... i can hear some johnny winter there ) Sorry, i'm old and i have most of my musical world trip behind me but it makes me happy that i can still experience part of your great adventure. Playing the guitar was always innate to me and I see the same with you. Thanks for sharing justin. 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️😄👍

[@jwmacca1]

Thinking of getting one of these, Thanks for your review!

[@Steadyawake]

The label in the guitar is a nice touch reminds me of record vinyl labels, and digging that "Lenny" acoustic cover sounds great!

[@stewmacman]

Awesome & Tasty Playin Justin!!! What a great axe!! Thanks for the vid

[@yvesschulte3098]

Looks like a mélange between Taylor and Maccaferri. Sounds great . Although I'm worried 'bout the shims and the internal screw and the thirteenth fret and the asymetrical thing. But I'm Old School . Rock On Thanks for showing this. Cheers

[@pameladecicco6509]

Love Martin. D18 was my first at fifteen. Boston Music Co. Awesome! After the Aria...I found the action easier than the Gibson Heritage I bought, after the Martin was stolen. Bastards! Thanks, J&N❤🍀🇮🇪

[@mmckee8iiz]

WOW that guitar sounds amazing....has a ton to do with the player...so good! It almost sounds like it is coming from a solid body. Like SRV reincarnated!

[@joshvia4952]

Loved the Lenny gig at the end. Please throw us Stevie fans a few more bones, please.

[@SDkd619]

When you flipped that thing around an we got to see the wood on the back I was shocked. The craftsmanship of this guitar is 👌 perfect. I like it a lot

[@lordyoda8555]

That guitar sounded so damn cool Justin! Saying that any guitar sounds great in your hands! Hell you’re so good you could even make a shovel with strings on it sound good....oh wait, you’ve already done that! Lol ..... Stay safe n well Justin.

[@tonyfedor9052]

Bullseye🎯 Yoda. If buying that guitar would make me play like JJ I'd already have one. Lol 😊

[@lordyoda8555]

Tony Fedor Same here! I’ve always dreamed of having a Martin guitar but they’re just out of my price range unless I win the lottery. I’m seriously thinking of getting one of those shovel guitars though, just gotta look at my finances to see if I can make it happen?

[@keithhodiak8577]

Yea nice! you're a guitar and music addicted like many of us. Enjoy hearing you talk and play.

[@floridatomy4441]

Amazing😍😍😍Love you Justin!Best of Best😍😍😘

[@roadie6565]

Sounds great in your hands Justin, you play guitar like I dream of 😁

[@paulkernke9103]

Hi Justin new subscriber I have followed you for quite awhile you are a legend with your guitar playing you have a fan for life here cheers my friend

[@safiramusica]

After seeing your review Justin, I’m buying this baby.

[@patrickharvey6310]

Great review!!!! Love your playing. Would really like to see you play it with a slide.

[@KevinS2u]

DUDE! Fantastic demo! and really cool laid back non-sales feel. And the HAT? Where's that thing from? Just love this guitar - thinking about this one seriously.

[@frankortega4280]

Sounds great. Seems effortless to play. Nice review Justin.

[@fanielias2431]

Excellent performance. Congratulations...

[@slimwellie]

I have been thinking of buying this guitar,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you made my mind up. Awesome,,,,,,,,,,,,,next stop the guitar shop.

[@lonapopoki1181]

Mind blowing guitar🤙Amazing in JJ's hands his hands are those of a 🤘 Magic Man

[@peetyw8851]

Fabulous playing and review! Wish I’d bought one when they debuted. Oh well, better late than never.

[@chuckadams1774]

Justin is awesome.... I ordered one!!!

[@teashea1]

nice presentation and nice playing

[@timothychildress8313]

Color-coordinated with the rings and shirt as well!

[@barbarak8158]

Man can Justin play!! Nice guitar btw! :)

[@josephgrant757]

Best acoustic cover of “Lenny”! Well done Justin... you definetly make me want to get a SC-13E in my lifetime! Especially considering the blue binding near the soundhole! Don’t get me wrong buddy I love your acoustic work on Furch Guitars but there’s something magical about a Martin and you make it sing straight outta the box!

[@windrider65]

As far as body style, it looks like my Breedlove Pursuit concert body. The quality and workmanship look better than my Breedlove but at that price point it better be. Thanks for sharing Justin.

[@SAVAG3RABB1T]

Wish I had the money to hire you to teach me! Awesome reviews and love the playing!

[@josephburkhardt9648]

I sure Stevie is looking down watching you saying Damn Justin that was awesome.

[@TheGadgetwiz]

I just bought this guitar after decades of cheap acoustics. She arrives Saturday, and the more videos I watch, the more certain I am that I picked a great guitar!

[@TheBiggerDavo]

Do you love it?

[@TheGadgetwiz]

@@TheBiggerDavo Oh yeah. I love that guitar. I wouldn’t have picked anything else. It sounds incredible, and it’s beautiful. What really surprised me, however, was how low the action is. I haven’t enjoyed playing guitar this much in 30 years.

[@TheBiggerDavo]

@@TheGadgetwiz that's awesome. Happy to hear it. Its probably going to by my next one and my first proper acoustic as well. Thanks bud

[@TheGadgetwiz]

@@TheBiggerDavo I did have to take it to the local Guitar Center to have the neck adjusted when it arrived. They removed the shim and adjusted the truss rod. It’s been gold since then. I’m not sure if it was caused be the music store I purchased it from (they changed the strings and adjusted the neck before they shipped it to me), or if it was weather (arrived during SNOVID21), but it was easily fixed. The people in Guitar Center were pretty impressed, albeit a little confused, by the guitar though.

[@sooparticular]

hope u love it....no offense....this is a cheap acoustic...price wise

[@xiaorutravel]

nice unboxing video, nice sharing!

[@math4U1234]

I don't know anything about guitars, but if this guy talks....I listen.

[@mrkingcat2]

Such a cool Lenny tribute at the end

[@TheBiggerDavo]

Excellent lenny performance

[@shabott45]

Nice take on Lenny for the closer!

[@williambutler8624]

This guy can play, I can hear influence of Jimmy Hendricks, Jimmy was the best, truly gifted, glad you like your new martin, like your style of playing, enjoyed video.

[@derwent7]

This made my day 👍❤

[@TylrVncnt]

When you do the “acoustic vs plugged in” demo towards the end of the vid - when is it mic’d and when is it direct? There wasn’t a cue to tell (at least I didn’t see one!) What an amazing guitar tho! And fantastic playing! Love Martin and their innovations Cheers

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

The first part of the video he is playing thru the mic as acoustic. When he says, let’s plug this thing in to see what it sounds like, then everything after that is played thru an amp.

[@rams6702]

oh you DEFINITELY need to do more SRV stuff

[@victorydaydeepstate]

Do they have factory shims to adjust the next or must you go to a luthier? Also, can you special order the action settings? This guitar has a poppy sound similar to a tele. Awesome guitar!!!

[@telecaster643]

OMG! Always love hearing /Watching you play, except for ONE THING!! Kinda sometimes makes me want to throw away my guitars, lol!!! What the hell am I doing,,, aaaaaaaagggghhhhh!!! But seriously, AMAZING, playing as always. Been looking at and thinking about this Martin since before they released it. Kinda hoping they would expand the design into a US made solid wood line. But it does sound great here,,,, soooooooo.... maybe I won't keep waiting! THX!!!

[@oldguy5381]

You know it would be cool to see Justin Johnson tour the Martin guitar shop. That would be a excellent video. Maybe they would show you how the neck joint is assembled. What do you think?? Enjoy your weekend

[@stanwagner4788]

Damn dude... you make that guitar sing!!! Great guitar even better guitar player.

[@dmtfifi3811]

Iam so in love with this guitar im jealous

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Love your stuff Justin Keep jammin

[@dmtfifi3811]

Sounds so good

[@SuperDiddzz]

Mary Spender!! Blinding guitar Justin.

[@jalleman61]

I just played this thru my Yamaha sound system ,and with the Boston acoustics speakers,I just wanted to hear more

[@j.l.fletcher8804]

Now I am thinking of buying one

[@davidjanzen4067]

Ok,when lenny was played he sold it to me!!!!!!

[@Mike-hr6jz]

Yeah this guy is good I love the guitar as well

[@brianmarcus6005]

You are one of the best guitar players ever.

[@clintballinger1370]

Love Martin's!.

[@Xaion6]

Has the wolfgang swoop, I will be buying this to go with my DX rosewood

[@conradgillard]

SC13E: Sexy Cutaway 13th fret that Everyone should get! 😂 If that isn't the official meaning it should be now!

[@dht4321]

What is it with our fascination with these stringed instrument objects? They are like spacetime portals into some clairvoyant dimension of ritual and dance and the swirling landscapes of our imagination. A crafted beauty like that Martin 1) makes me ill with longing and 2) restores my faith in humanity.

[@johnsee7269]

Wish I'd said this! Rock on!

[@autilio3]

3:30 the sound of the ring scratching the neck though.

[@semperfi5857]

I agree! - I was wearing my headphones, and I think I now know what the kids mean by "being triggered".

[@jmvmike]

Beautiful

[@thesjkexperience]

The sticker in the sound hole looks like the label from an old 45 single.

[@dantedimaano6448]

You play very very well

[@NateTheMeh]

Having only seen you play at gigs and not Like y’all or anything.... you sound nothing like what I expected, great content and personality for sure though!!!

[@Chef-Really5365]

The cream on the top 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖💖💖💖💖💖🙏🏻

[@MrAberstar]

Wish I could hang out with you next to a fire chilling all night long...! Thanks for sharing your talent and passion with us!

[@casasbonitas4303]

HI JUSTIN ! WHAT ABOUT THE FRET FINISH? IS IT WELL DONE ON THE RIMS ?

[@yacinezd4062]

You remember me of john compbell playing the acoustic

[@bcbloc02]

Pretty cool!

[@graxav]

000 My dream Martin - but Mmmm - I'll have to die without it! With my Yamaha!!

[@tonyfedor9052]

I stopped to buy a Martin cutaway with pickup at a guitar shop near the pain clinic that I go to. I sat and played it for over an hour, then told the shop keeper that I was stepping outside to smoke a cig and buying the guitar when I was finished. I wasn't outside for 5 minutes and when I came back in he was selling it to the other customer in the shop. It had been there for a couple of months and I finally had the cash to buy it. I was so pissed off that I've never walked in that shop again. Still don't have a Martin either, but still have the Guild that I've had for over 25 years . . .

[@johnsee7269]

I always buy something labeled Fender, Gibson, or Martin. My only exception is Ibanez; couldn't help myself... If/when you want to sell it, those names get attention. Lots of good guitars out there but say you're looking for an amp; you see a Crate, a Peavey, and a Marshall...

[@asphalt2518]

6:58 You can't have a poker face when you play on a good guitar 😂

[@ThaKKatt]

I bought one in cold, dry MN and the 19th fret high B is in tune, not that you need that very often but my god it is high quality. If you get one, change the strings to something heavier

[@sooparticular]

u using 12s??

[@ThaKKatt]

@@sooparticular I returned it and picked up a Seagull solid wood dread. Where Martin might take top quality in its price ranges, I think Seagull takes top value in lower price ranges.

[@sooparticular]

@@ThaKKatt i owned 7 martin dreads I just got a martin d 35 2 days ago...so this is a very inexpensive guitar...I agree totally different from a seagull...but its not meant to be a gull or a gibson etc. I guess u didnt really want that martin sound with cutaway??

[@Si1v3RfaNg]

Hey man I know you get a lot of comments but if you could just give me your honest opinion on whether to get the Martin SC-13e or the Lag Hyvibe THV30DCe? All I've really had my whole life so far were martin dreadnought ranging in price and I love their sound, but after watching your Martin SC-13e video I really liked the sound for some reason even tho people are comparing it to Taylors and I hate Taylors haha. But yeah I'm looking for something that is pushing into the future and I can't decide if the Martin or the Lag Hyvibe are more worth it. Cause all those effects and the loop plug in sound amazing.

[@USMC_BABE38]

How do you like yours I've been thinking about getting one any advice

[@ovash1]

That's not fair! Justin Johnson reviewing a guitar? What wouldn't sound good, he could even make my guitar sound nice.