Martin SC-13E 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

SC-13E SET-UP & ADJUSTMENT
For Authorized Marn Dealer and Service Center Use Only
Once all the above criteria are met and an adjustment is required on the action, a plate change may be neces-
sary.
To Adjust Action:
* NOTE: It may be necessary to tilt the
neck backward slightly to accommodate
the new plate
Lower Action = Higher Adjustment Plate
Raise Action = Smaller Adjustment Plate
1. Loosen the strings and the two neck bolts. Neck bolts are set to 25" lbs. and are tightened with a torque
screwdriver and a 4mm Allen wrench adapter. It is not necessary to remove the neck completely from the
body.
2. Remove the plate by lightly pinching the ends.
3. Choose the appropriate plate height (to raise or lower action) and insert until it is securely in place. The
CFM logo should be facing up.
4. Ensure neck is in the proper place, seated against the intonation set screw, and re-tighten the two clamp-
ing bolts to 25 inch-lbs. of torque. Tighten the lower clamping bolt first (accessible through the middle of the
decorative grommet on the back), then the upper bolt (the head of which is exposed and visible in the block
of the instrument)
Intonation Adjustment
To make adjustments:
1. Detune the guitar approximately 2 full steps
2. Break loose the neck dovetail bolts by half a turn
3. Make adjustment by accessing the intonation setscrew through the sound hole. Turning the setscrew clock-
wise will cause the guitar to play flat, turning it counterclockwise the guitar will play sharp. Note that one full
rotation of the set screw will impact intonation by 2-3 cents
4. Ensure neck is fully seated
5. Tighten the dovetail clamping bolts to 25” lbs.
6. Tune to pitch and recheck intonation on strobe tuner
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