Martin D16E-01 Dreadnought Acoustic/Electric Sitka-Rosewood Guitar with Hard Bag

The 16 Series Dreadnought guitar offers a rich and resonant sound. It features a satin-finished East Indian rosewood back and sides, delivering deep bass and rich overtones. The Sitka spruce gloss top provides balanced tone and excellent projection. With a high-performance neck taper, it's easy to play up and down the fretboard. The D-16E Rosewood comes with Fishman® Matrix VT Enhance electronics and is strung with Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 light gauge strings. Specifications: - Body Size: D-14 Fret (000 Depth) - Finish Top: Gloss - Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint - Back & Side Finish: Satin - Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace - Scale Length: 25.4' - Brace Shape: Scalloped - Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4' - Top Material: Sitka Spruce - Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval - Back Material: East Indian Rosewood - Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper - Side Material: East Indian Rosewood - Electronics: Fishman® Matrix VT Enhance™ Top Details: - Top Color: Clear - Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle - Binding: Antique White - Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32' - Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe - Bridge Material: Ebony - Top Detail: None - Bridge Pin Material: Black Tusq - Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern - Bridge Pin Dots: Mother-of-Pearl - Pickguard Inlay: None - Saddle: Compensated White Tusq - Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe - Saddle Radius: 16' Body Details: - Brace Material: Sitka Spruce - Back & Sides Color: None - Brace Size: 5/16' - Back Detail: None - Back Purfling/Strip: None - Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe - Heelcap: Antique White - Side Detail: None - Endpiece: None - Side Inlay Material: None - Endpiece Inlay: None Neck Details: - Neck Material: Select Hardwood - Fingerboard Material: Ebony - Finish Neck: Satin - Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8' - Neck Color: Dark Mahogany - Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 - Number of Frets Total: 20 - Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl - Neck Joins Body at: 14th Fret - Fingerboard Binding Material: None - Side Dots: White Headstock Details: - Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper - Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear - Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood - Knob: Butterbean - Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay - Nut Material: Bone - Headplate Binding Material: None Miscellaneous: - Case: Soft-Shell - Left Handed Availability: Yes - Label: None - Pleked: Yes Additional Information: PLU: D16E01

Using your Martin D16E-01 guitar is a breeze. First, tune it up using the nickel open gear tuning machines on the headstock. You can use a tuner to get the perfect pitch. When you start playing, the high-performance neck taper allows you to move your fingers easily up and down the fretboard. The Fishman® Matrix VT Enhance electronics let you connect it to an amplifier for a louder sound if you're playing in a band or on stage. Here are some important things to keep in mind. Keep your guitar in a dry and stable environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the wood. When not in use, store it in the provided soft - shell case to protect it from scratches and dust. For maintenance, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and sweat. You can also use a guitar polish to keep the body looking good. Check the tuning machines and nuts from time to time to make sure they're tight. If you notice any loose parts or problems with the sound, it's a good idea to take it to a professional guitar technician for a check - up.