Martin D-16E 16 Series With Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

I have 3 Martin guitars. The D16 is an affordable version of the D28 and D18. It is thinner than the D28 so it easier for me to play. Like all Martins, it smells great. It has the great Martin sound and is easy to play. I play with The Music Village jammers and occasional with others. I like the look of the Rosewood.

I have tried other guitars of similar, same, and other brands and have found that even same guitars might not play the same. Play them and check them closely! I say this because I have paid more and gotten less. This D16E rosewood plays really well! Sounds good, plays well…I really like it!

Super fun to play. Body is shallower but still has great tone and deep low end, mids/highs are clean and balanced. Great build quality, tapered neck makes it very easy to play if you have smaller hands. Simple, beautiful looking instrument. No hard case, but the soft case is also beautiful and well made. Very happy

Brighter than the sunshine on July 4

I bought this instrument used from Guitar Center. It is, 'sort of', a replacement for a D-35 that was, very sadly, destroyed in an accident. While it is not a D-35, it is a spruce top/rosewood back combination. I have "too many" guitars and couldn't justify the $3K-$6K cost to buy a D-28 or D-35. This instrument is very (emphasis on very) pleasant to play. It has surprisingly deep low-end tone even though the body is a little shallower than, typical, Martin dreadnaughts. The mids and highs remain articulate and well defined without being harsh or strident. The electronics are capable and natural without noticeable piezo "honk". The output is not exceptionally strong but there is almost no feedback and volume is what amps are for, anyway. My only criticism would be the finish on the back of the neck. Actually, I had the same issue with the D-35. Martin seems to finish their necks with a thick, almost gummy, product that doesn't agree with my thumb (I think it's just me and not Martin). However, less than an hour of wet sanding with 1500 grit sandpaper left the back of the neck with a beautiful sheen and "butter smooth". For those seeking the Martin experience, but resistant to the price points of the 18's, 28's and 35's, this (and its mahogany back sibling) are excellent entry options. They are the lowest priced guitars built in Nazareth, PA (USA) and the build quality is exceptional as should be expected. The appointments are 'modest' with very little in terms of fancy inlays or exotic hardware, but it is a solid, honest, acoustic guitar that plays and sounds superb. New is always good, but there are wonderful used examples also available. I purchased a 1-year protection plan 'just in case'.

Very nice guitar. The rosewood back and sides give a nice, bright, classic-sounding tone. If you're in a wheelchair or just prefer to play guitar sitting down, the 000 depth of this dreadnought shaped guitar is very comfortable. The neck is also very comfortable and easy to move around on. Highly recommended.