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!

Desirability:
This guitar has its beauty in its simplicity

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.

Support:
I have had no reason to deal with Martin because i have had no problems.

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!

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.

Value:
you can't beat this for the cash.

Desirability:
come on, it's a martin, who doesn't want one.

Sound:
This guitar sounds amazing. it really shines when fingerpicked. i really like the way it sounds with a set of elixer lights on it, but they might make it a little too bottom heavy for some people.

I've always wanted a Martin for most of my 30+ years of playing acoustic guitar. But I could never seem to afford a D-28, HD-28, or D-35 like I'd want. Then Martin came along with these less expensive all solid wood 16 series models recently.
This Model D-16RGT fit the bill for me! I was able to purchase it for slightly over half of what a D-28 or D-35 would cost! It has the binding like a D-35 and scalloped braces as well. The neck is mortise/tenon joint and the bridge/fingerboard are micarta. It has a herringbone rosette around the soundboard that sets it off nicely.
As far as sound? It sounds as good or better than most recent D-28's I've played and more closely resembles the sound of a D-35 to me. The bass is deep and resonant, midrange is loud and strong, and the highs are clear and loud as well. It is very balanced across the board and its tone just rings out so well. I put a bone saddle on it to improve the sound and it has definitely done that. I would highly recommend this model for those who want the looks of a D-28 or D-35 on a workingman's budget.

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.

I just got this guitar and am thrilled with it. It is good for any kind of music you make.It has that sound only Martin has with the deep bass and georgeous treble. I play blue Grass and Christian worship music and this guitar is great in both places. It is the best for under 1000 dollars on the market in my opinion.

I have a D-42 along with my D-16RGT and its one of the best Martins for the money. The white fingeboard binding and the Herringbone around the sound hole along with the booming warmth of the Rosewood body makes for endless hours of beautiful music.