The Martin D-16R is part of the well-established and innovative solid wood 16-Series, originally conceived and developed as an experiment to deliver better sound at a lower cost by using a special combination of our proprietary bracing systems. The D-16R, with its Hybrid X-bracing has now become a longtime Martin favorite. Other features include a solid Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides and a patented neck mortise. Enhanced visual appointments common on some 16-Series models are usually found on much higher priced guitars.
Technical Info
Model: D-16R
Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Rosette: Single Ring
Top Bracking Pattern: D1 Hybrid
Top Braces: 1 Style/Scalloped
Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Back Purfling: Style 45
Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece: White Boltaron
Endpiece Inlay: Black/White Boltaron
Binding: White Boltaron
Top Inlay Style: B/W/B/W/B Boltaron
Back Inlay: B/W Boltaron
Neck Material: Solid Spanish Cedar
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Nut Material: White Corian
Headstock: Solid/Square/Tapered
Headplate: Solid Indian Rosewood
Heelcap: White Boltaron
Fingerboard Material: Solid Striped Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4 in.
Frets: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-11/16 in.
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8 in.
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 28 Abalone Dots
Finish Back/Sides: Polished Gloss/ Dark Filler
Finish Top: Polished Gloss
Finish Neck: Semi Gloss
Bridge Material: Striped Ebony
Bridge Style: 1 Style Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8 in.
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome w/ Small Knobs
Recommended Strings: Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze
Bridge & End Pins: Black w/ White Dots
Pickguard: I-02 Tortoise Color
Case: 345 Hard Shell
