Martin SC-13E User Manual

SPECS
• Action:
• Treble: 0.055-0.065”
• Bass: 0.080-0.090”
• Strings:
• Martin Authentic Acoustic
Lifespan® 2.0
• MA535T Custom Light (0.011”)
• MA540T Light (0.012”)
TOOLS
• Torque wrench: 25 inch-lbs. of torque
• Allen key: 4mm
• #G13PT0066, “Dovetail Key”
• (only available through Martin)
• Action measurement tool
• Relief gauge
• Truss Rod: 4mm
•
PARTS
• Plates: 0.006” height increments
• Each plate increment will change
• the action at 12th fret by approx.
• 1/64” (0.015”)
Neck Relief Measured – with the Stew-Mac Neck Relief Gauge
• Gauge is placed on the first and 12th frets and measurement is taken
at the 5th fret.
• Measurement is taken in the player position.
• Desirable neck relief is -.003" to -.005".
• A 4mm Allen wrench is required to make adjustments to the truss
rod.
Saddle Protrusion – Measured in center of the saddle with a caliper.
• Saddle height range is .140" to .200".
Action – Measured with the Stew-Mac String Action Gauge
• Measure distance between the top of fret and bottom of string.
• When the mark aligns with the bottom of the string, that
measurement is the string height.
12th Fret Bass: .090" maximum
12th Fret Treble: .065" maximum
TUNE GUITAR TO PITCH BEFORE TAKING MEASUREMENTS.
Item Description
G13PT0071 ADJUSTMENT PLATE, SIZE 0
G13PT0074 ADJUSTMENT PLATE, SIZE 006
G13PT0075 ADJUSTMENT PLATE, SIZE 012
G13PT0076 ADJUSTMENT PLATE, SIZE 018
G13PT0077 ADJUSTMENT PLATE, SIZE 024
G13PT0078 ADJUSTMENT PLATE, SIZE 030
Example showing string acon height of .090" at the 12th fret.
12th Fret
SC-13E SET-UP & ADJUSTMENT
For Authorized Marn Dealer and Service Center Use Only

Martin SC-13E Specifications

General

Body Shape	Grand Performance
Top Material	Sitka Spruce
Back and Side Material	Koa Fine Veneer
Neck Material	Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Scale Length	25.4"
Number of Frets	20
Electronics	Fishman MX-T
Finish	Gloss
Neck Shape	Low Profile Velocity
Fingerboard Radius	16"
Bridge Material	Ebony
Nut Width	1.75 inches
Bracing Pattern	X-Bracing
Strings	Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0
Tuners	Chrome Enclosed Gear

Summary

Guitar Setup Specifications

Action Specifications

Specifies desired string action height for treble and bass strings at the 12th fret.

Required Tools and Parts

Lists essential tools like torque wrenches and Allen keys, plus adjustment plates.

Guitar Measurement Procedures

Neck Relief Measurement

Details how to measure neck relief at the 5th fret using a gauge.

Saddle Protrusion Measurement

Explains how to measure saddle height using calipers.

String Action Measurement

Describes measuring string height at the 12th fret with a gauge.

Action Adjustment with Plates

Procedure for Changing Adjustment Plates

Step-by-step guide to replacing neck plates for action adjustment.

Intonation Adjustment Procedure

Steps for Intonation Adjustment

How to adjust intonation by turning the setscrew via the sound hole.