Martin D16 Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

The Martin D-16 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-16, with its Hybrid X-bracing has now become a longtime Martin favorite. Other features include a solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Sapele 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-16

Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Rosette: Single Ring of Pearl w/BWB Fiber

Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid

Top Braces: 1 Style/Scalloped

Back Material: Solid Sapele

Back Purfling: Style 45

Side Material: Solid Sapele

Endpiece: Tortoise Color

Endpiece Inlay: Black/White Boltaron

Binding: Tortoise Color

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: Solid Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Material: Solid Striped Ebony

Scale Length: 25.4 in.

Number of Frets: 20

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

Fingerbard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8 in.

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 28 Abalone Dots

Finish, Back & Sides: Polished Gloss/Dark Mahogany Stain

Finish, Top: Polished Gloss

Finish, Neck: Polished Gloss with Dark Mahogany Stain

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 and End Pins: Black w/ White Dots

Pickguard: I-02 Tortoise Color

Case: 345 Hard Shell