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Martin D-16E Mahogany

Highlights

  • Body Size: D-14 Fret

  • Back & Sides: Mahogany

  • Top: Sitka Spruce with Clear finish

  • Neck: Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper

  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 ¾" (1.75")

  • Case: Softshell

  • Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze – Light

  • Electronics: Martin E1

  • Left-Handed Availability: Yes

  • Pleked: Yes


Top

  • Material: Sitka Spruce

  • Finish: Satin

  • Color: Clear

  • Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

  • Binding: Black

  • Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

  • Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe

  • Bridge: Ebony – Modern Belly, Drop-in Saddle

  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

  • Bridge Pins: Black Tusq with Mother of Pearl Dots

  • Saddle: Compensated White Tusq, 16" Radius


Body

  • Size: D-14 Fret

  • Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint

  • Back Material: Mahogany

  • Side Material: Mahogany

  • Back & Side Finish: Satin

  • Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

  • Back Purfling/Strip: None

  • Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe

  • Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X Brace

  • Brace Shape: Scalloped

  • Brace Material: Spruce

  • Brace Size: 5/16"

  • Heelcap: Black

  • Endpiece: None


Neck

  • Shape: Modified Low Oval

  • Taper: High-Performance Taper

  • Material: Select Hardwood

  • Color: Dark Mahogany

  • Finish: Satin

  • Scale Length: 25.4"

  • Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

  • Number of Frets: 20


Fingerboard

  • Material: Ebony

  • Width at Nut: 1 ¾" (1.75")

  • Width at 12th Fret: 2 ?" (2.125")

  • Inlay Style: Style 28

  • Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl

  • Binding: None

  • Side Dots: White


Headstock

  • Shape: Solid with Square Taper

  • Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

  • Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay

  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs

  • Nut Material: Bone


Electronics

  • System: Martin E1

  • Pickup: Undersaddle transducer

  • Controls: Volume and Tone (typical E1 configuration)


Miscellaneous

  • Case: Softshell

  • Label: None

  • Electronics: Yes (Martin E1)

  • Left-Handed Availability: Yes

  • Pleked: Yes

Contact Us

3233 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110
Call us now: 619-221-9011
Email: mge@marksguitarexchange.com

About MGE

Opened in 1985, Marks Guitar Exchange has been a staple to San Diego's musical community.  With a focus on guitar and bass, we've curated the best inventory in San Diego with service to match.