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Martin D-16E
Includes Gig Bag
£2,150.00
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Manufacturer's ID: D16E-01
What we say:
At A Glance:
The 16 Series D16E-02 is a beautiful Dreadnought guitar from Martin. This is a large-bodied guitar with a rich booming tone and features a stunning spruce top, East Indian Rosewood back and sides, Martin's "forward-shifted" X-Brace bracing system, a high-performance taper neck and a Fishman Matrix VT pickup. This grand example of the high end 16 Series would make a good investment for an advanced student or reliable performance instrument for professional musicians.
Features We Love:
D-14 Dreadnought Body
Martin's D-14 Dreadnought body creates a rich tone with plenty of depth, clarity and character. The larger body also makes it great for strumming, giving a consistent volume and even tone without impacting your dynamic range.
Martin Forward Shifted X-Brace System
Martin's X-Brace system dates back almost 200 years, designed to present the perfect balance between reliability and optimised tonal quality, in a guitar that will last a lifetime. This "forward-shifted" and scalloped design moves the X towards the neck and removes wood mass, retaining support and rigidity whilst allowing the section behind the bridge to resonate. The result is a reliable guitar that is loud and offers a spectacular bass response, pronounced tone and singing resonance.
Fishman Matrix VT Pickup
Fishman have a reputation as one of the best pickup manufacturers in the world and their acoustic guitar pickups are especially loved. The Matrix VT series pickup offers exceptional transparency to present the true sound of your guitar to a speaker system. The system also features a volume and tone control discreetly tucked into the soundhole, so there are no ugly control panels screwed onto the body. It looks like a traditional acoustic with the control and convenience of an electro-acoustic, truly the best of both worlds.
Pros:
- Exceptional build quality
- Beautiful tones
- Fishman Matrix VT pickup makes amplification easy
What's Included:
- Martin D-16E
- Gig bag
Specification
Due to material availability this guitar is designed with either a tortoise pattern or black pickguard. Selection may vary.
Construction | Simple Dovetail Neck Joint |
Body Size | D-14 Fret (000 Depth) |
Top Material | Spruce |
Rosette | Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe |
Bracing Pattern | Forward Shifted X Brace |
Brace Shape | Scalloped |
Brace Material | Spruce |
Brace Size | 5/16" |
Back Material | East Indian Rosewood |
Side Material | East Indian Rosewood |
Binding | Antique White |
Top Inlay Material | Multi-Stripe |
Back Inlay Material | Black Stripe |
Neck Material | Select Hardwood |
Neck Shape | Modified Low Oval |
Neck Taper | High Performance Taper |
Plek | Yes |
Nut Material | Bone |
Headstock Shape | Solid with Square Taper |
Headplate Material | East Indian Rosewood |
Headplate Logo Style | Script Old Style Overlay |
Heelcap | Antique White |
Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
Scale Length | 25.4" |
Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
Number of Frets Total | 20 |
Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4'' |
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8'' |
Fingerboard Inlay Material | Mother of Pearl |
Fingerboard Inlay Style | Style 28 |
Side Dots | White |
Back and Side Finish | Satin |
Finish Top | Gloss |
Top Color | Clear |
Finish Neck | Satin |
Neck Color | Dark Mahogany |
Bridge Material | Ebony |
Bridge Style | Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle |
Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
Saddle | Compensated White Tusq |
Saddle Radius | 16" |
Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear |
Recommended Strings | Authentic Acoustic Light (SMA540T) |
Knob | Butter Bean |
Bridge Pin Material | Black Tusq |
Bridge Pin Dots | Mother of Pearl |
Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
Pickguard Inlay | None |
Case | Soft Shell |
Electronics | Fishman Matrix VT Enhance |