D-16E

Sweet Sixteen

The Martin D-16E is one Martin's most interesting and inspiring models thanks to its classic tonewoods and uber-comfy body shape! You see, the D-16 is a dreadnought with the body depth of a 000-sized guitar. As anyone who has played a big 'ol dreadnought for a three-hour gig can attest, the wide body on a dreadnought can lead to a fair amount of fatigue. The D-16E's narrower body allows for a more comfortable playing experience so you can pick late into the night.

While it maintains the punching power, fullness and depth we expect from a great Martin dread, the D-16E does also have a slightly more articulate, focused sound due to its smaller size. And, its Martin E1 electronic system amplifies the classic tone of its spruce top and mahogany back and sides to give you a powerful live performance experience. All in all, the D-16E presents a delightful new spin on the Martin dreadnought, and we have no doubt it will inspire you to wander its fretboard over the course of many, many acoustic adventures.

• Serial Number

  3063653

• Brand Name

  Martin Guitars

• Model

  D-16E

• Top Finish

  Satin Natural

• Top Wood

  Sitka Spruce

• Back and Sides Finish

  Satin Dark Mahogany

• Bracing

  Forward-Shifted, Scalloped 5/16" Spruce X-Bracing

• Binding

  Black

• Back & Sides Wood

  Mahogany

• Neck Dimensions

  .840 1st - .920 9th

• Neck Wood

  Select Hardwood

• Neck Joint

  Simple Dovetail

• Neck Shape

  Modified Low Oval w/ High-Performance Taper

• Neck Finish

  Satin Dark Mahogany

• Fingerboard Wood

  Ebony

• Fingerboard Inlays

  Mother-of-Pearl Style 28

• Frets

  20

• Scale Length

  25.4"

• Headstock

  East Indian Rosewood, Solid with Square Taper

• Nut Material

  Bone

• Width at Nut

  1 3/4"

• Saddle String Spacing

  2 5/32"

• Electronics

  E1

• Saddle

  16" Radius, Compensated White Tusq

• Rosette

  Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe

• Tuners

  Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Knobs

• bridge

  Ebony, Modern Belly with Drop-in Saddle

• Pickguard

  Tortoiseshell

• Case

  Martin Black Softshell Case; Waterproof, Backpack Straps, Internal Padding Protection