Description
The Martin D-16E Rosewood is a powerful acoustic-electric guitar with a resonant, time-honored tone. Handcrafted in the Nazareth factory, this dreadnought boasts the superior quality and style Martin is known for, making it a great choice for musicians seeking a well-rounded, masterfully made acoustic guitar.
An East Indian rosewood body and a solid spruce top give this Martin a deep, clear sound with lush lows, punchy mids, and articulate highs. A forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing design enhances its sound profile, allowing for more resonance and power while preserving balance and control across the tonal spectrum. When it's time to plug in, the Martin E1 electronics deliver a clear, accurate amplified sound that translates the D-16E's natural tone beautifully.
This model features a Modified Low Oval neck with a High-Performance Taper, ensuring a smooth, ergonomic feel whether you're strumming or fingerpicking. The neck's simple dovetail joint contributes to its rich sustain, while the ebony fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface for every note, chord, bend, and slide.
Decorated with vintage-inspired touches like its bold herringbone rosette, antique white binding, and tortoise-pattern pickguard, the Martin D-16E is beaming with old-school elegance. And, thanks to its durable soft-shell case, it's ready for life on the road.
With its enduring style, superb craftsmanship, and exceptional tone, the D-16E acoustic-electric is a fantastic choice for musicians who want the best of traditional Martin quality and modern reliability.
Specs
Body Size: D-14 Fret (000 Depth)
Finish Top: Satin
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: Martin E1
Top Color: Clear
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Antique White
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: Black Tusq
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Bridge Pin Dots: Mother of Pearl
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: None
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Heelcap: Antique White
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: None
Case: Softshell
Label: None
Pleked: true
SKU: D16E-01
