Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon
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Martin Guitar
000C12-16E Nylon
Product Info
Article Number:
556366
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
000C12-16E Nylon
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,023.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 000C12-16E is a beautifully crafted nylon-string Martin, perfect for classical, fingerstyle, and Latin players. The solid woods and Fishman electronics offer a refined sound, both acoustic and amplified. It’s a serious instrument for serious players wanting that Martin quality and tone without the jumbo body size.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: 000 - Auditorium with cutaway
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Brown tortoise pattern binding
- Scale: 672 mm (26.4")
- Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.88")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup and preamp: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1
- Ebony bridge with TUSQ saddle
- Factory strings: M165
- Colour: Natural Gloss
- Incl. gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back/sides offer warmth and a focused midrange presence.
- • Fishman Matrix VT Enhance provides excellent amplified clarity and feedback resistance.
- • Ebony fingerboard and TUSQ saddle enhance sustain and note definition.
CONS
- • The 000 size might be a bit small for players accustomed to larger bodies.
- • Mahogany's tonal character is relatively limited compared to other tonewoods.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
672 mm (26.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1
Weight
Approximately 5.2 lbs (2.36 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a step above basic systems, offering excellent feedback rejection and a natural amplified tone thanks to its under-saddle sensor and preamp design.
The selected hardwood neck profile is generally comfortable, but it's a standard 'C' shape; players should try it if possible to ensure a good fit.
Absolutely; the solid woods and quality electronics provide a warm, balanced, and detailed sound that translates exceptionally well to studio recordings.
