Martin - D-16EL Left-Handed Spruce/Rosewood Gloss Top 16 Series Dreadnought
Martin - D-16EL Left-Handed Spruce/Rosewood Gloss Top 16 Series Dreadnought
The Martin D-16E left-handed acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable Dreadnought-style guitar.
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Nearly 200 years of acoustic guitar building expertise in every instrument. The signature Martin tonal balance that sits perfectly in any musical context. Construction methods proven and perfected across generations of professionals. Solid wood tops that mature and improve in tone over years of playing.
Light gauge strings (.012s or lighter) let Martin's legendary scalloped bracing do exactly what it was designed for. Play this guitar every day and the top opens up beautifully - a Martin at one year genuinely sounds better than the day you bought it.
Martin has defined acoustic guitar since 1833 - nearly 200 years of wisdom in every joint. The signature voice is immediately recognizable on Nashville recordings, folk stages, and living room couches worldwide. Built for generations, these guitars genuinely sound better with age as solid wood matures. Owning a Martin isn't buying a guitar; it's beginning a musical relationship that deepens year after year.
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Martin D-16E
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. Available with your choice of either a gloss or satin spruce top and East Indian rosewood or mahogany satin back and sides, this guitar is ready to help you unleash your inner artist, wherever your musical journey takes you.
Overview |
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| Recommended Strings | Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light |
| Body Size | D-14 Fret (000 Depth) |
| Finish Top | Gloss |
| 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 | Fishman® Matrix VT Enhance |
Top |
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| 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 or Black |
| Bridge Pin Dots | Mother of Pearl |
| Pickguard Inlay | None |
| Saddle | Compensated White Tusq |
| Rosette | Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe |
| Saddle Radius | 16" |
Body |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Misc |
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| Case | Softshell |
| Orientation | Left-handed |
| Label | None |
| Pleked | true |
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