The Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass brings the low-end to the 16 Series. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory, this full-scale bass boasts a spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides, offering a resonant and well-balanced tone for all playing styles.

Its Grand Auditorium body size provides plenty of projection, while a cutaway gives you even more room to thump those high notes with ease. This satin-finished bass also features a select hardwood neck and ebony bridge and fingerboard, delivering unparalleled playability and tone.

Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the BC-16E gives you control over your sound, whether you’re playing at home, on stage, or in the studio. The onboard controls for volume, tone, and phase let you sculpt your sound with precision, while the built-in chromatic tuner ensures accurate tuning without the need for plugging in.

Complete with a softshell case for added protection, the Martin BC-16E is ready to help you unleash your inner artist, wherever your musical journey takes you.

Specifications

Body Size: M (0000) 14-Fret Cutaway

Top Material: Sitka Spruce

Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Shape: Bass

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Scale Length: 34''

Number of Frets Total: 23

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.58"

Fingerboard Inlay Style: None

Back and Side Finish: Satin

Finish Top: Satin

Top Color: Clear

Finish Neck: Satin

Bridge Material: Ebony

Saddle: Compensated White Tusq

Tuning Machines: Black Enclosed Gear Bass

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Case: Soft Shell

Electronics: Martin E1

Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Bass –Light MA4800

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • BC-16E
Categories
Finish Style
  • Satin
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Series
  • Martin 16 / 17 Series
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Active Preamp
  • Active Preamp
Body Shape
  • Grand Auditorium
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Active Pickups
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Scale Length
  • 34"
Color Family
  • Natural
Number of Frets
  • 23

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