The Martin D-16E Acoustic-Electric delivers the iconic power and projection of a Dreadnought with refined comfort and balance for modern playability. Its satin spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood or mahogany back and sides produces a rich, resonant tone that’s articulate across every register. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics and a built-in chromatic tuner, the D-16E offers versatile, stage-ready performance and precise, plug-and-play sound control, making it ideal for recording, live shows, and expressive acoustic playing.
General
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Electronics: Martin E1
Body
Top: Sitka Spruce
Top Finish: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Binding: Black
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Back and Sides Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Inlay: Black Stripe
Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge: Ebony, Modern Belly with Drop-in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pins: Black Tusq with Mother of Pearl Dots
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Neck
Neck: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard
Fingerboard: 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: None
Side Dots: White
Number of Frets: 20
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut: Bone
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
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