The Martin D-16E acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable Dreadnought-style guitar. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, its body shape combines the power and projection of the iconic Dreadnought with the depth and comfort of an Auditorium (000) model. At its core lies a resonant satin spruce top, paired with your choice of East Indian rosewood or mahogany satin back and sides. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the D-16E lets you sculpt your sound with onboard controls for volume, tone, and phase, while the built-in chromatic tuner ensures accurate tuning without the need for plugging in. This guitar is ready to help you unleash your inner artist, wherever your musical journey takes you.
Highlights
D-14 Fret (000 Depth) body size
East Indian Rosewood back and sides
Spruce top
Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper neck
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Softshell case
Top
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Black Tusq
Bridge Pin Dots: Mother of Pearl
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Body Size: D-14 Fret (000 Depth)
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: None
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
