Martin D16RGT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

Sitka Spruce top. Solid Rosewood sides. Solid East Indian Rosewood back.

Item: MRTD16RGT

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customer reviews

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37 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

4 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

Quality:
Martin craftsmanship is well... Martin!

Value:
Best deal around in a guitar for the money.

Desirability:
It is nothing fancy but I love the simplicity.

Sound:
Compared it side by side with similar Taylors, and other Martins (D-28) Sound was better than all others in the music store. One year later it still turns me on.

Ease of Use:
Plays like a dream.

Support:
I'll give it a 9 based on what I have heard... I have had no need for support yet.

Submitted: 4/6/2006

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Excellent guitar for the money"

Feature:
Solid sitka spruce top and solid east indian rosewood back and sides.

Quality:
Incredible workmanship. I cannot find a flaw, except for prominent bear claws on the sitka spruce top. Though it gives the guitar character so I'm not complaining.

Value:
For the money this is an awesome guitar.

Sound:
Sound quality is excellent. It leans to the bass but highs ring clear as a bell. I've played many guitars at the local guitar shop, D-18's, D-28's and HD-28's and this guitar really holds its own. Its not quite as loud as a HD-28 but the tone is up there. Some of the D-28's I played seemed to be duds as the D-16RGT I bought sounds better. Intonation up the neck is very good (checked with a guitar tuner). Strum open or a E chord and a lot of complex tone comes into play as well as having a nice ring to it. It's like going up to a piano and holding a bunch of keys down. The sound is dark.

Overall:
I would only like an HD-28 or HD-28V more, but to me they aren't worth the additional cost, especially the HD-28V.

Submitted: 12/30/2004

Style of Music: Rock, classical, country, bluegrass

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About This Product!
Description
From Our Catalog
Featuring solid woods throughout, the D16GT and D16RGT are superb, dreadnought acoustics, at affordable prices. With details like herringbone inlays, 2-piece back construction, scalloped (hybrid) bracing, and Spruce tops (solid Spruce on the D16GT!), these instruments sound as great as they look. The D16RGT features a solid Rosewood back & sides, white body & neck binding, and a satin finish. Both models include a hardshell case.

Technical Info

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
A classic yet affordable Martin dreadnought with tone and looks to spare. The top-notch sound comes from the solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood sides and back. The naturally handsome wood just gets better with the herringbone rosette and detailed binding. Includes case.

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