Martin Guitar D-16E-02 LH 2024
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Martin Guitar
D-16E-02 LH 2024
Product Info
Article Number:
592589
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-16E-02 LH 2024
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,913.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-16E-02 LH is a fantastic choice for the left-handed player seeking a well-built, balanced dreadnought. The solid wood construction delivers a rich, mature tone that's ready for anything from fingerpicking to strumming, and the E1 pickup makes it stage-ready without sacrificing acoustic character. It's a premium-priced instrument that's a great value for the quality and versatility you get.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-16E-02 LH 2024
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back & sides: solid mahogany
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- 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 .012 - .054 (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural matt
- Includes gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers articulate, responsive projection and warmth.
- • Mahogany back/sides provide a focused, woody tone with controlled overtones.
- • Martin E1 pickup offers a clean, usable amplified signal for stage or recording.
- • Ebony fingerboard and TUSQ saddle enhance clarity and sustain, a premium touch.
CONS
- • The matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel less luxurious than gloss finishes.
- • Mahogany’s tonal characteristics may lack the brightness some players prefer.
- • Left-handed models often have slightly longer wait times and potentially limited availability.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood (likely Mahogany)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The E1 is a straightforward, no-frills system, known for its natural amplified tone, but lacks features like onboard EQ found in more advanced models.
Matte finishes are generally less resistant to scratches than gloss, but a soft cloth and gentle cleaner will keep it looking good; avoid abrasive polishes.
It shines in roots, folk, blues, and Americana; the warm, focused tone cuts through a mix well, but might not be ideal for very bright, modern styles.
