Since the 1830s, Martin guitars have been acknowledged as some of the finest in the world, spanning six generations of dedication to the guitar maker’s craft. The prodigious quality of a Martin is evident as soon as you play one. Each remarkable note inspires you to cultivate your talent and creativity, projecting layers of melodies and harmonies that only the very best tonewoods and Martin craftsmanship could produce.
The DC-16GTE features a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Genuine Mahogany back and sides, and Hybrid 'X' Scalloping. It includes a Martin 345 case and Fishman Prefix Premium Blend electronics.
| MODEL |
DC-16GTE Premium |
| CONSTRUCTION: |
Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint |
| BODY SIZE: |
D-14 Fret Cutaway |
| TOP: |
Solid Sitka Spruce |
| ROSETTE: |
Bold Herringbone |
| TOP BRACING PATTERN: |
Hybrid ''X'' Scalloped |
| TOP BRACES: |
Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16 |
| BACK MATERIAL: |
Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| BACK PURFLING: |
none |
| SIDE MATERIAL: |
Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| ENDPIECE: |
Black Boltaron |
| ENDPIECE INLAY: |
none |
| BINDING: |
Black Boltaron |
| TOP INLAY STYLE: |
none |
| SIDE INLAY: |
none |
| BACK INLAY: |
none |
| NECK MATERIAL: |
Select Hardwood |
| NECK SHAPE: |
Modified Low Oval |
| NUT MATERIAL: |
White Corian |
| HEADSTOCK: |
Solid/Square Taper |
| HEADPLATE: |
Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil |
| HEELCAP: |
Solid Indian Rosewood |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: |
Black Micarta or Black Richlite |
| SCALE LENGTH: |
25.4'' |
| # OF FRETS CLEAR: |
14 |
| # OF FRETS TOTAL: |
20 |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: |
1-11/16'' |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: |
2-1/8'' |
| FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: |
Style 28 |
| FINGERBOARD BINDING: |
none |
| FINISH BACK & SIDES: |
Satin |
| FINISH TOP: |
Polished Gloss ; Sunburst available at additional cost. |
| FINISH NECK: |
Satin |
| BRIDGE MATERIAL: |
Black Micarta or Black Richlite |
| BRIDGE STYLE: |
Belly |
| BRIDGE STRING SPACING: |
2-1/8'' |
| SADDLE: |
16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq |
| TUNING MACHINES: |
Chrome Enclosed w/ Small Buttons |
| RECOMMENDED STRINGS: |
Martin Studio Performance Light Phosphor Bronze (MSP4100) |
| BRIDGE & END PINS: |
White w/ Black Dots |
| PICKGUARD: |
Tortoise Color |
| CASE: |
345 |
| INTERIOR LABEL: |
Paper Label |
| ELECTRONICS: |
Fishman Prefix Premium Blend |
|
