For Sale: Martin DC-16RGTE Aura Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Rosewood Dreadnought)

Up for sale is a solid-wood Martin DC-16RGTE dreadnought cutaway in very good, gig-ready condition. Made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this 16 Series model combines Martin’s iconic dreadnought punch and solid East Indian Rosewood warmth with factory-installed Fishman electronics—making it an absolute workhorse for performing songwriters, stage musicians, and studio recording.

Key Specs & Tonewoods:

  • Origin: Handcrafted in Nazareth, PA, USA
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce with a high-gloss finish
  • Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood (Satin finish) for deep, resonant lows, scooped mids, and crystalline highs
  • Body Style: Dreadnought Cutaway (D-14 Fret) with Venetian cutaway for easy high-fret access
  • Neck: Select Hardwood with modified low oval profile and satin finish
  • Fingerboard & Bridge: Black Richlite / Ebony for durable, smooth playability
  • Scale Length & Nut Width: 25.4" scale length with a 1-11/16" nut width
  • Bracing: Hybrid "X" Scalloped bracing for maximum top resonance and dynamic projection

Onboard Electronics (Fishman Aura / Prefix):

  • Features Fishman’s renowned onboard preamp system, delivering studio-quality acoustic soundboard images directly to the board or PA.
  • Includes onboard digital tuner, anti-feedback notch filter, phase control, and precision EQ—giving you rich, natural, microphone-like tone on stage with zero hassle or acoustic feedback.

Condition & Playability:

  • Cosmetics: Very Good condition. Clean spruce top and rosewood grain with only minor, normal handling wear consistent with careful use. There are some minor dimples, but nothing through the finish. No structural cracks, bridge lift, or seam separations.
  • Playability: Straight neck with comfortable, low action across the entire fretboard. Frets show light, normal play wear with plenty of life remaining.
  • Electronics: 100% fully functional with clean, quiet controls and an accurate onboard tuner.

Includes:

  • Original Martin Hard Shell Case

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Listed21 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • DC-16RGTE Aura
Finish
  • Rosewood
Categories
Year
  • 2008
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Model Sub-Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Series
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Fretboard Material
  • Composite
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Color Family
  • Natural
Number of Frets
  • 20

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