Martin Guitar D-16E-02 2024
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Martin Guitar
D-16E-02 2024
Product Info
Article Number:
592587
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-16E-02 2024
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,913.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-16E-02 is a fantastic all-around dreadnought—a real workhorse. The solid wood construction and E1 pickup make it stage-ready, while the mahogany provides a classic, warm tone. This is an excellent choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players who want a dependable, great-sounding instrument.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-16E-02 2024
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid Mahogany
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingebroard: Ebony
- Mother of peal dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (1.75")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- Antique White Binding
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Tortoise pickguard
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle: TUSQ
- Strings: MA540T (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural matt
- Includes gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a responsive, articulate sound with great projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides offer a warm, woody tone with focused midrange.
- • Martin E1 pickup provides a natural amplified tone, suitable for stage or recording.
- • Ebony fingerboard and TUSQ saddle enhance clarity and sustain, improving playability.
CONS
- • The satin finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel slightly less refined than gloss finishes.
- • Mahogany construction limits versatility; excels in strumming, less so for bright fingerpicking styles.
- • Gig bag is functional, but a hard case would provide superior protection for a premium instrument.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.25")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup
Weight
5.8 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The E1 aims for a natural acoustic tone, rather than a heavily processed sound; it’s a good compromise between simplicity and quality.
The satin finish is relatively durable, but requires gentle cleaning with a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive polishes.
The 'slim taper' neck is generally considered comfortable and easy to play, a bit thinner than some of Martin's vintage profiles, appealing to a wider range of players.
