Martin DC16GTEP Premium Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Solid Spruce top. Solid Mahogany back and sides

This acoustic electric version of the D16GT model has the addition of a cutaway and an onboard Fishman® Prefix Premium Blend preamp. It features the same solid mahogany construction and bracing.

With the flick of a switch, the Premium Blend offers TRS/stereo or mono signal paths for the system's under-saddle pickup and internal gooseneck microphone. In addition, the streamlined Premium Blend has a defeatable notch control and a chromatic tuner. Includes hardshell case.

Martin 16 Series
This well-established and innovative all solid wood 16 Series was originally conceived and developed as an experiment in delivering better sound without higher cost by using a combination of our proprietary bracing systems, called "Hybrid" X-bracing, on a solid wood instrument. Martin succeeded, and the guitar has become a longtime Martin favorite.

Standard features for the 16 Series generally include solid wood top, back and sides, patented neck mortise, and "Hybrid" X-bracing. Enhanced visual appointments common on the SP or Special 16 Series models usually are found on much higher priced models, including full body gloss finish, abalone pearl rosette, and abalone fingerboard inlays.

Specifications

Body Style: 14-Fret Dreadnought (DC) Cutaway

Series: 16 Series

Top Wood: Solid Spruce

Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Single D-18 Rings on each Side of Herringbone

Pickguard: Tortoise Color

Bracing: Scalloped (Hybrid)

Side Wood: Solid Mahogany

Back Wood: Solid Mahogany

Back Construction: 2 Piece

Fingerboard and Bridge: Black Micarta ®

Binding: Black

Neck Width at Nut: 1-11/16 in.

Scale Length: 25.4 in.

Frets Clear: 14

Frets Total: 20

Body Finish: Gloss Top - Satin Back and Sides

Number of Strings: 6

Recommended Strings: MSPLUS-3100 Light 80/20 Bronze

Case: Included

Electronics: Fishman® Prefix Premium Blend

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (28 ratings)
Submitted April 8, 2005 by a customer from netscape.net

"I played 8 Martins and this was the best one of all!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
The sound is sweet and even.
Features
Three pickups gives it the best sound in any environment.
Quality
The woods work very well together. Not a lot of frills like mother of perl and such but they aren't needed. It's a soundly made guitar that will last for years.
Value
You can't find many guitars in this price range to beat this one...if any!

Musical Background:

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Musical Style:

Folk, Rock
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