Martin Guitar D-16E-01 LH
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Martin Guitar
D-16E-01 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
561711
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-16E-01 LH
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed D-16E-01 is a serious contender for players wanting a premium Martin dreadnought experience. The solid wood construction delivers a powerful, resonant voice, while the Fishman electronics make it stage-ready. It’s ideal for gigging singer-songwriters and rhythm players who appreciate a balanced tone and comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-16E-01 LH
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Lefthand / left-handed model
- Body: D - Dreadnought
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Antique white binding
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup and preamp: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with TUSQ saddle
- Factory strings: MA540T (art. #469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Incl. gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Fishman Matrix VT Enhance offers excellent amplified clarity and feedback resistance.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, responsive playing experience for fast runs.
- • High-gloss finish enhances appearance and protects the wood for longevity.
CONS
- • The high-gloss finish can feel a bit 'sticky' to some players' hands.
- • Solid rosewood construction makes it relatively heavy compared to lighter models.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in strumming, less ideal for fingerstyle nuances.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Matrix VT Enhance
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Matrix VT Enhance excels at feedback rejection due to its sophisticated EQ and feedback filtering capabilities, particularly useful in live performance environments.
The selected hardwood neck offers a comfortable, low profile, though it's not specifically designed for very small hands – a visit to a local shop for a test is always recommended.
The D-16E-01’s solid rosewood back and sides provide a warmer, more resonant tone compared to models with sapele or mahogany back and sides, offering a more mature and complex sonic character.
