Martin Guitars D-16E-02

• Dreadnought from the Martin 16 Series
• Solid Sitka spruce top with forward shifted pattern bracing
• Solid mahogany body
• Natural Finish in satin finish
• Tortoise pickguard
• Neck made from selected Hardwood with modified low oval profile
• Ebony fingerboard with 20 frets and Dot inlays
• Nickel-plated open-gear tuners
• 44.45 mm nut width and 645 mm scale length
• Ebony bridge with inlay made from Graph Tech Tusq
• Martin E-1 pickup with tuner
• Includes guitar bag
• Made in the USA

Solid dreadnought

With its solid SitkaTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body spruce top, the guitar develops a clear sound with a pronounced overtone spectrum that makes every note ring out with incredible precision. The solid mahoganybackFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. provide impressive warmth and powerful mids - perfectly balanced for the characteristic Martin sound. Furthermore, the Forward Shifted Pattern takes the resonance of this Dreadnought to a new level. It maximizes the vibration of the top and allows for exceptional volume while maintaining tonal subtlety and transparency. Whether it's powerful strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar. or delicate fingerpickingFingerpicking:
plucking technique, the D-16E-02 delivers harmonic sustainSustain:
Sustain describes the ability of a guitar to let a sound decay for a long time after it has been struck. The longer a note lasts for authentic music.

High playing comfort

The Martin D-16E-02 not only impresses with its sound, but also with its outstanding playability - ideal for musicians who value comfort and precision in equal measure. The Selected HardwoodneckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with a modified low-oval profile offers a smooth playing feel that remains comfortable even during long sessions. With a nut widthNut width:
Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart of 44.45 mm, the guitar also provides the perfect balance between finger clearance and exact control - or for precise picking or fast chord playing. The high-quality ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. underlines the elegant look and also ensures a velvety feel. The playing experience is rounded off by nickel-plated open-gearTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners, which offer reliable tuning stability.

Martin E-1 with tuner

In addition, the model is equipped with the advanced Martin E-1 pickup system, which enriches every performance with its overwhelming sound quality. This specially developed system captures the characteristic Martin sound precisely and transmits it faithfully. The sound can also be modified as desired using a volumeVolume:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right and tone controlTone control:
The tone control is a knob on the guitar that influences the sound. When you turn it. Thanks to the integrated tuner, the instrument can also be quickly tuned in any environment. The clearly arranged Display ensures precise adjustment, even in difficult lighting conditions. The operation of the system is intuitive and does not take up much valuable time. The E-1 system offers clear, unadulterated signal transmission and faithfully reproduces every nuance of the sound.