Martin Guitar D-16E-01 LH 2024

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Martin Guitar D-16E-01 LH 2024

Martin Guitar

D-16E-01 LH 2024

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 592586
Model: D-16E-01 LH 2024
Price: $3,023.90

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This left-handed D-16E-01 is a serious step up in Martin's line – the all-solid wood construction gives it a mature, resonant voice that sounds fantastic both acoustically and plugged in. It's a workhorse dreadnought, great for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a powerful, versatile instrument with a comfortable, classic feel. This is a premium-priced guitar, but the quality and playability are undeniable.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar D-16E-01 LH 2024
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Left-handed model
  • Type: 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: Martin E1
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Ebony bridge with TUSQ saddle
  • Strings: MA540T .012 - .054 (Art.#469771#)
  • Colour: Natural matt
  • Includes gig bag
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich overtones and powerful projection.
  • • Martin E1 pickup system offers clean, amplified sound for stage performance.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides smooth playability and exceptional note clarity.
  • • Solid spruce top provides responsive dynamics and a balanced tonal spectrum.
CONS
  • • Natural matte finish may require more careful handling to prevent cosmetic wear.
  • • Dreadnought body size can be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
  • • The .012-.054 string gauge demands a certain finger strength for comfortable playing.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Rosewood
Neck Material Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 645 mm (25.4")
Frets 20
Electronics Martin E1 Pickup System
Weight 6.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The E1 is a more straightforward system focused on natural amplified tone, lacking the layered complexity of Aura – it’s a simpler, more reliable option for gigging.
The selected hardwood neck has a fairly standard profile – not overly chunky, but not ultra-slim either, it's generally accommodating, though a more slender neck might be preferred by some smaller hands.
Matte finishes show fingerprints and smudges more easily, requiring more frequent cleaning with a soft cloth; avoid harsh polishes that could alter the appearance.

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