Savor the sound of solid mahogany
Appointed in the same fashion as Martin’s mighty D-18, the D-16E02 boasts a timeless tonewood pairing of spruce and mahogany. Rich, responsive, and resonant, the solid spruce top is supported by forward-shifted X-bracing — a premium spec that imbues the top with the booming bass of the brand’s legendary prewar models. A set of mahogany back and sides complete the package, offering a focused and punchy voice that strikes out of the mix when flatpicked and enwraps your listener in a warm, mellow drawl when strummed.
The E1’s phase-reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable. What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without any cable connections, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless. With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the D-16E02 is equipped for anything.
Martin D-16E02 Features:
- Solid spruce top offers a touch-sensitive response and ringing resonance
- Forward-shifted X-bracing offers a rich, resonant tone with touch-sensitive response and a bass-biased growl
- Solid mahogany back and sides give you exceptional tonal warmth and a clear, cutting character to flatpicked lines
- Modified Low Oval neck profile offers a slim and fast-playing foundation to traverse the luxurious 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard
- Martin E1 electronics package provides stage-ready unplugged tones, sporting a Phase switch, Volume, and Tone controls
- Onboard soundhole tuner ensures you’re always pitch-perfect
- Eye-catching appointments include handsome black binding around the top and back, a striking multi-stripe herringbone rosette, and vintage-tinged Style 28 inlays
- Sleek satin finish on the body and neck provides a smooth, fast feel in your hands
Tech Specs
- String Type:Steel
- Number of Strings:6
- Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
- Body Shape:D-14 Fret Dreadnought
- Back & Sides Wood:Solid Mahogany
- Top Wood:Solid Spruce
- Top Finish:Satin
- Color:Natural
- Body Bracing:Forward Shifted X Brace
- Binding:Black
- Neck Wood:Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape:Modified Low Oval
- Radius:16"
- Fingerboard Material:Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay:Dots
- Number of Frets:20
- Scale Length:25.4"
- Nut Width:1.75"
- Nut/Saddle Material:Bone/Compensated White Tusq
- Bridge Material:Ebony
- Tuning Machines:Open Gear
- Electronics:Martin E1
- Strings:Martin MA540T Authentic Lifespan, .012-.054
- Case/Gig Bag:Softshell Case