DSS-16E Black Smoke

The DSS-16E Black Smoke introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series —pairing standout style with warm, vintage-inspired tone. Its gloss spruce top in a striking Black Smoke finish is matched with satin solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a focused low end that sits well in any mix. The slope-shoulder Dreadnought body shape delivers a woody, intimate tone —now paired for the first time with a short 24.9" scale length for a relaxed feel that complements its natural warmth. A grained ivoroid pickguard adds a distinctive visual touch, while forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and bass response. L.R. Baggs Element electronics make it ready for the stage. With feel, character, and presence in equal measure, it’s built to command the room.

• Serial Number

  3099248

• Brand Name

  Martin Guitars

• Model

  DSS-16E Black Smoke

• Top Finish

  Gloss Black Smoke

• Top Wood

  Solid Spruce

• Back and Sides Finish

  Satin Dark Mahogany

• Bracing

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

• Binding

  Antique White

• Back & Sides Wood

  Solid Mahogany

• Neck Dimensions

  .820 1st - .900 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 1955 Style 18

• Frets

  20

• Scale Length

  25.4"

• Headstock

  East Indian Rosewood, Solid with Square Taper

• Nut Material

  Bone

• Width at Nut

  1 3/4"

• Purfling

  Black Stripe

• Saddle String Spacing

  2 5/32"

• Electronics

  L.R. Baggs Element

• Saddle

  16" Radius, Tusq

• Rosette

  Custom Multi-Stripe

• Tuners

  Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Knobs

• bridge

  Ebony, Modern Straightline with Drop-in Saddle

• Pickguard

  Grained Ivoroid

• Case

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