If you are after the warm tones of a nylon string with the look and feel of a geniuine Martin, here's this Martin 000C12-16E Nylon Acoustic Electric.  This guitar gives you the best of so many things. It's a Martin nylon string with exceptional tone, comfortable feel, and electronics to give you plenty of versatility. 

This Martin 000C12-16E is 000-12 fret cutaway acoustic body made with mahogany back and sides with a solid Sitka Spruce top. This is a time-honored tonewood combination for steel string acoustics and this adds a different range of tones with this nylon string build. The satin finished mahogany neck comes with a wider profile with a 1 7/8" nut width, which is still quite comfortable for players that are used to regular acoustics.  It's got an ebony fingerboard and bridge. This is a great tone wood that gives you a bit warmth without sacrificing brightness, and is an excellence choice for the nylon strings. The classic black binding and rosette add a simple touch of vintage elegance. You'll stay in tune with a set of 3 on a side deluxe tuners with Gold Side Mount Buttons. 

Sculpt your acooustic tones with the impressive Fishman Matrix VT electronics. This lets you plug and play anywhere with onboard controls for volume, tones, and phase.  Renowned for its clear, transparent, and dynamic tone, it's a great choice for a guitar like this.

So if you're looking for a nylon string gutiar that gives you plenty of great tones, whether plugged in or not., this Martin 000C12-16E is it!  We took this one in, which came to us in great condition and the original hardshell case.  Setup to play perfectly by the techs in our shop, it's ready for its next home.

Serial Number: 2432461

Specifications Overview

BODY SIZE: 000-12 Fret Cutaway
FINISH TOP: Gloss
CONSTRUCTION: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
BACK & SIDE FINISH: Satin
BRACING PATTERN: Unique (A-Frame) X-Brace System
SCALE LENGTH: 26.44"
BRACE SHAPE: Non-Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 7/8''
TOP MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile
BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany
NECK TAPER: Standard Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: Mahogany
ELECTRONICS:  Fishman Matrix VT
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Classical Premium Hard Tension/Tie End M165

Top

TOP COLOR: Clear
BRIDGE STYLE: Classical - Drop in Saddle
BINDING: Brown Tortoise Pattern
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/16''
TOP INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Ebony
SADDLE: White Tusq
ROSETTE: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
SADDLE RADIUS: 18"

Body

BRACE MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
BACK & SIDES COLOR: Dark Mahogany
BRACE SIZE: 1/4"
BACK DETAIL: None
BACK PURFLING/STRIP: None
BACK INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe
HEELCAP: East Indian Rosewood

Neck

NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony
FINISH NECK: Satin
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 5/16''
NECK COLOR: Dark Mahogany
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
NECK JOINS BODY AT: 12th Fret
SIDE DOTS: White

Headstock

HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Slotted with Round Slots and Square Taper
TUNING MACHINES: Gold Side Mount
HEADPLATE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood
KNOB: Red Swirl
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Old Style Overlay
NUT MATERIAL: Bone

Misc

CASE: Soft-Shell
LEFT HANDED AVAILABILITY: Yes
PLEKED: Yes