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.

Body Size: D-14 Fret (000 Depth)

Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint

Top: Spruce

Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood

Bracing: Forward Shifted Scalloped X Brace, Spruce, 5/16"

Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe

Binding: Antique White

Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Back Inlay: Black Stripe

Top Finish: Satin, Clear

Back & Sides Finish: Satin

Neck: Select Hardwood

Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Neck Finish: Satin

Neck Colour: Dark Mahogany

Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Fingerboard: Ebony

Fingerboard Inlays: Style 28 Mother of Pearl

Side Dots: White

Scale Length: 25.4"

Number of Frets: 20

Nut: Bone

Nut Width: 1 3/4"

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"

Heelcap: Antique White

Bridge: Ebony, Modern Belly - Drop-In Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Saddle: Compensated White TUSQ®

Saddle Radius: 16"

Bridge Pins: Black TUSQ® with Mother of Pearl Dots

Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Headstock: Solid with Square Taper

Headplate: East Indian Rosewood

Headstock Logo: Script Old Style Overlay

Tuners: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs

Factory Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light

Case: Softshell Case