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Martin D-16RGT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

The Martin D-16RGT is a fantastic dreadnought acoustic for a good price. With solid Rosewood back and sides, the Martin D-16RGT offers great tone.

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Looking for the classic sound of a Martin dreadnought in a comfortably priced guitar? Check out the D-16RGT. With solid tonewoods and classic Martin design, the D-16RGT radiates with the same brilliant tone and exceptional balance that has endeared Martins guitars to players since 1833. Great for gigging, recording, or just practicing at home, this dreadnought delivers all the gorgeous sound and superb build-quality you expect from a genuine Martin.

Timeless Tone of a Martin Dreadnought

Martin D-series acoustics have always been celebrated for robust lows, ringing highs, and the sheer magnitude of their sound. The D-16RGT uses rosewood for its back and sides to achieve a defined yet deep sonic texture, with a Sitka spruce giving a crisp snap to the high-end. A hybrid scalloped bracing pattern provides excellent focus and projection, which allows this guitar to work especially well when miked. The combination of the distinct bracing pattern with the spruce top has this guitar singing with a clear presence that makes this a great choice for the studio.

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Everything about the D-16RGT maintains the classic qualities of a vintage Martin. The body and neck sport lovely white binding, which looks especially dashing set against the tortoise-shell pickguard. The fingerboard is made from a strong Micarta composite which captures the essence and feel of solid ebony. Overall, this dreadnought makes a statement of pure elegance through its simple, classic design.

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- Solid tonewoods with Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides
- Comfortable black Micarta fingerboard
- Striking Herringbone rosette and white binding
- Martin limited lifetime warranty
- Included hardshell case zZounds is an authorized dealer of Martin products.

Body Style: 14-Fret Dreadnought (D)

Series: 16 Series

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Single Black Fiber

Pickguard: Tortoise Color

Bracing: 1 Style with Hybrid Scalloped Bracing

Side Wood: Solid Rosewood

Back Wood: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Back Construction: 2-Piece

Back Inlay Strip: none

Fingerboard and Bridge: Black Micarta

Binding: White

Bound Fingerboard: White

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

Scale Length: 25.4 in.

Frets Clear: 14

Frets Total: 20

Body Finish: Satin

Number of Strings: 6

Recommended Strings: MSPlus-3200 Medium 80/20 Bronze

Case: Case Included

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging: Shipping Weight: 17 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 50 x 20 x 8 in

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Martin Warranty Martin Warranty Martin offers a limited lifetime warranty on all of their guitars (valid only to the original owner.) Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles are warrantied for one year. Strings are not covered under warranty. If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 610-759-2837

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Featuring solid woods throughout, the Martin D-16RGT is a superb, dreadnought acoustic at an affordable price. With details like herringbone inlays, 2-piece back construction, scalloped (hybrid) bracing, and a Spruce top, the D-16RGT sounds as great as it loosk. The Martin D-16RGT features a solid Rosewood back & sides, white body & neck binding, and a satin finish. The D-16RGT also includes a hardshell case.

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Sound: I chose this Martin because it sounded better than some more spendy guitars i put it up against. I play country gospel and bluegrass and this guitar rocks! If you are a finger picker this is a must own! I have owned the guitar less than a year and the sound just gets sweeter. It has opend up some and now has the power i wanted. My friend said if he had found my martin when he was looking and bought his Taylor he would have bought the Martin. Better than the dgt in bass and general sound. Feature: This model has a sitka spruce top gloss finish and matte rosewood sides and back. I had a bone saddle put in mine and it made a difference. I have read other reviews that said the same. I would prefer and ebony finger board but the micarta still works well. Quality: This is a martin and the finish was outstanding and the matched bookend wood is beautiful. I depend on it and do not think i will have any problems with it. Value: this guitar in my opinion is the best in its price range! Manufacturer Support: I have had no reason to deal with Martin because i have had no problems. The Wow Factor: This guitar has its beauty in its simplicity Overall: I will play this guitar till it can no longer play or i am not hear to play it. I am totally pleased with it and feel like i scored a good one!

Style of Music: Gospel country and bluegrass

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Sound: I play almost all bluegrass. This guitar holds its own in small group settings and provides all the clarity and tone I need. It's not the loudest guitar I own but it will give you all it has got and that is saying something. It's a Martin and it has the Martin sound. Feature: The glossy sitka spruce top, and the matte finish of the rosewood back and sides are appealing to me. It isn't a fancy guitar but it looks fine on the wall of my studio alongside my other guitars. It kind of resembles the HD-28 from a distance. Ease of Use: It's a very playable instrument, mics well, and sounded very good right off the showroom wall. Quality: I am a believer in the quality of Martin guitars. I own six of them and my D-16RGT is a well built and has as much attention to detail for the money as my D18GE. It's apples and oranges...but they are both great tasting fruits. Value: For the money you should make this your entry level Martin. I bought it as a little brother to my other instruments. It sounds lgreat and has a voice all its own. I don't like it any less than any of my other guitars. If you are into buying a second Martin to gig with or use as a second on occasions"when you don't want to risk your "good" guitar this guitar is a great value. Manufacturer Support: Martin is easy to deal with, they honor their warranty to the fullest extent possible. I believe they gave me the benefit of the doubt when my D-35 developed a very small back crack and they repaired it for free. The Wow Factor: I like this guitar for a few reasons. Fpr one thing it was an outstanding value for the money I purchased it for. It offers all solid construction, great workmanship, quality wood, scalloped bracing and a Martin Logo on the headstock...need I say more? Overall: I own several Martin Guitars including a D-35, HD-28, D-18GE , SPD16 and a DM...and my D-16RGT. Even though I already had a few too many guitars when I bought my D-16RGT I just couldn't walk out of the store without it. It has a fantastic sound, plays like a dream and offers a great value in an all solid wood guitar. I purchased this guitar to be my backup to my HD-28. While the HD is awesome, there are just some places I don't want to take it. I am more than happy to pull out the old D-16RGT. When my friends come over to play this is one of the guitars they fight over. You won't be disappointed if you get one of these little beauties. It may be less money than the higher end model but it's no less a very playable and enjoyable workhorse to add to your stable or to get your stable started.

Style of Music: Bluegrass

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