Martin Guitar BC-16E
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Martin Guitar
BC-16E
Product Info
Article Number:
556397
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
BC-16E
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$3,023.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This BC-16E is a serious acoustic bass – a beautifully built instrument with a warm, woody tone and impressive projection. The Fishman pickup system does a great job of translating that acoustic character when amplified. It's perfect for gigging musicians needing a stage-ready acoustic bass with a premium feel and sound.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar OM-16E
- Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Type: M-14 Fret with cutaway
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Antique White Binding
- Scale: 863.6. mm (34")
- Nut width: 40.1 mm (1.58")
- Bone nut
- 23 Frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Pickup: Fishman Aura VT Enhanced
- Ebony bridge
- Strings: MA4800 (Art.#117875#)
- Colour: Natural satin
- Includes soft shell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones.
- • Spruce top offers excellent projection and clarity.
- • Fishman Aura VT pickup system captures Martin's acoustic voice faithfully.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing experience.
CONS
- • The 34-inch scale can feel long for smaller players.
- • Solid rosewood construction results in a relatively heavy instrument.
- • The satin finish, while attractive, can feel less refined than gloss finishes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Pickups
Fishman Aura VT Enhanced
Scale Length
863.6 mm (34 in)
Frets
23
Strings
MA4800
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Aura VT aims to digitally recreate the natural acoustic response, offering a more nuanced amplified tone than many simpler systems – it’s a significant step up in realism.
The neck is a 'slim taper' profile which is generally comfortable, but the 34-inch scale length might require a bit of reach for those with significantly smaller hands.
Rosewood adds warmth, sustain, and a rich harmonic complexity, giving it a full-bodied tone that complements the spruce top's clarity.
