Martin D16GT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

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A solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing help the Martin D-16GT dreadnought acoustic guitar resonate with warm tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Solid spruce top Punchy, articulate and warm sound
Mahogany back and sides Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Hybrid scalloped X bracing More projection and tonal clarity; lighter weight
Richlite fretboard Focused tone with excellent playability

Martin has been setting the standard in acoustic tone and playability for almost a century, and this Martin D16GT Dreadnought acoustic guitar follows suit -- bringing you everything you could ever want in a timeless acoustic guitar. Talk about playability: this baby boasts a sturdy solid Spanish cedar neck in a modified low oval shape and a silky-smooth Richlite fingerboard of 20 frets with tight action. That unparalleled dreadnought sound comes through in droves, thanks to this Martin's resonating Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Holding everything down is the D16GT's Richlite bridge and compensated white Tusq saddle. Get the best of playability and rich dreadnought tone with this elegant Martin acoustic -- crafted from all solid wood.

Dreadnought Through and Through

C.F. Martin and Company brought the dreadnought acoustic body shape into being a century ago, and the world of acoustic guitars has never been the same since. The dreadnought shape, with its large size and squared shoulders, has become the ubiquitous acoustic guitar shape copied by manufacturers over and over. Martin's dreadnought guitars resonate with full and rich sound -- it's no wonder this traditional shape remains so immensely popular, and nobody does dreadnought better than Martin.

Sitka Spruce Top and Mahogany Body

Sitka spruce is a strong wood that stands up to the test of time. It harnesses a crisp tone that cuts through the air in attention-stealing articulation. Mahogany brings read more in heaps of depth to your playing by emphasizing your middle and lower frequencies. Together, sitka spruce and mahogany tonewoods harness a warm and full-bodied resonance that pours out of your guitar. And since the D16GT is crafted from all solid wood, you get that resonance and complexity of tone that's just not possible with cheaper layered or laminated wood.

Solid Spanish Cedar Neck and Richlite Fingerboard

This axe's solid Spanish cedar neck rests comfortably in your hand in its snug low oval shape, and its super-smooth Richlite fretboard plays like butter. Cedar has similar tonal characteristics to rosewood -- only slightly brighter. When it comes to action, the strings on this appendage hug each of its 20 frets tightly for unbeatable playability. Once you get your hand on the neck of a Martin, you won't want to let go.

Attractive Tones and Elegant Looks

Aside from filling the room with unmatched Martin dreadnought tone, this acoustic guitar sports some elegant threads. A black boltaron binding brings an attractive air of visual sophistication to your performance, and a bold herringbone rosette with single D-18 rings on each side keeps things classy. Finally, a tortoise pickguard adds a stylish contrast against the interesting grain pattern of your D16GT dreadnought's spruce top.

Features:

- Classic dreadnought shape and tone
- Sitka spruce top
- Warm sounding mahogany back and sides
- Black boltaron endpiece and binding
- Solid Spanish cedar neck in modified low oval shape
- Richlite fingerboard with 20 frets
- Scale length of 25.4"
- Solid East Indian rosewood headplate and heelcap
- Bold herringbone rosette with Single D-18 rings on each side
- Tortoise colored pickguard
- Attractive chrome tuners with small knobs
- Hardshell case included
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- Body Style: 14-Fret Dreadnought (D)
- 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
- Back Inlay Strip: none
- Fingerboard and Bridge: Richlite
- Binding: Black
- Bound Fingerboard: none
- Neck Width at Nut: 1-11/16"
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Frets Clear: 14
- Frets Total: 20
- Body Finish: Gloss Top, Satin Back and Sides
- Number of Strings: 6
- Recommended Strings MSPlus-3200: Medium 80/20 Bronze
- Case: Case Included

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

Martin D-16GT Acoustic

Featuring solid woods throughout, the D16GT is a superb dreadnought acoustic at an affordable price. With details like herringbone inlays, 2-piece back construction, scalloped (hybrid) bracing, and a solid spruce top on the D16GT these instruments sound as great as they look. The D16GT features solid mahogany back and sides with black binding, a gloss Sitka spruce top, and satin finish back and sides.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (77 ratings)
Submitted January 30, 2004 by a customer from adelphia.net

"Total Stisfaction.I LOve my Martin!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I will probably play this Guitar for life. I can not see a reason to ever buy another guitar.
Sound
Beautiful,deep,rich low tones & crisp clear highs.
Features
Guitar came with a beatiful hardshell case. The woods used in this guitar are excellent throughout. Mahogany back & sides and a Spruce top.
Quality
Fit and finish are excellent.I could find no flaws.
Value
Absolutely! In fact, in my opinon it's worth more. I would have paid more if I had to.
The Wow Factor
The beauty of the D16GT is in it's simplicity. Nothing fancy or pretentious. The Gloss Top & Matte finish sies combo really works for me. It is beautiful just to look at.

Musical Style:

Rock, Blues
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