CF Martin BC-16E Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar

Experience Acoustic Bass like Never Before - The CF Martin BC-16E Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar

The Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass brings the low-end to the 16 Series. Handcrafted in Martin's Nazareth factory, this full-scale satin bass boasts a resonant spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides that offer a 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. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the BC-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 bass is ready to help you unleash your inner artist, wherever your musical journey takes you.

• Solid spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides provide rich, full-bodied tone.
• 34-inch scale length offers authentic bass feel and enhanced string tension.
• Martin E1 electronics deliver reliable, stage-ready amplified sound.
• Satin finish, scalloped bracing, and ebony fingerboard ensure premium build and playability.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Back & Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Brand: CF Martin
• Case/Bag Included: Softshell
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Guitar Color: Natural
• Neck Construction Type: Set-Neck
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Number of Frets: 23
• Number of Strings: 4
• Right/Left Hand: Right
• Scale Length: 34 inches
• Top Material: Satin

Manufacturer: C. F. Martin & Co.
Model: BC-16E 2024
SKU: I800031-N-2-WHXC
UPC: 729789671668

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