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A Slimmed-down Dreadnought Replete with Rich Rosewood





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Pairing Martin’s iconic big-bodied dreadnought format with the slimmed-down depth of a 000 model, the D-16E01 delivers big on stage-ready acoustic-electric sound and booming unplugged projection. This guitar’s tonewood formula comprises a solid spruce top and solid rosewood back/sides ? a timeless combination of timbers that provides robust low-end authority, superb projection, and a complex, harmonic-rich tonality. Moreover, the top is supported by vintage-inspired forward-shifted X-bracing to further enhance the D-16E01’s already stout bass response. Move on over to the neck to be greeted by Martin’s comfortable Modified Low Oval profile, which is topped off with a luxurious 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard and fingerstyle-friendly 1.75-inch nut width. You also get a Martin E1 electronics package that sings with acoustic authenticity when you’re up onstage. Topped off with old-school open-gear tuners, antique white binding, and a striking multi-stripe herringbone rosette, the D-16E01 represents the perfect marriage of vintage-style Martin appointments and modern gig-ready performance.





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Timeless tonewood formula





Since the dawn of the dreadnought guitar, spruce and rosewood have reigned supreme as an iconic tonewood combination. The Martin D-16E01 carries on this time-tested tradition, starting with a resonant and responsive spruce top. Underneath the top, Martin’s forward-shifted X-bracing recalls the booming bass drawl of the brand’s legendary prewar models. It’s all topped off with a set of rosewood back and sides that shimmer with crisp top-end chime, dense lows, and a rich harmonic depth that imbues your every note with harmonic complexity.





Setting the standard for steel strings everywhere





If there were such a thing as a “standard” acoustic guitar shape, it would undoubtedly be the dreadnought. It’s Martin’s most iconic model and a key component to the canon-like projection and booming bass response that’s defined the Nazareth sound since the D-18 and D-28 appeared in the early 1930s ? and even earlier if you count Martin’s “Ditson” models! Whether you’re a flatpicking bluegrass phenom or a singer/songwriter strummer, a Martin dreadnought will provide you with a lifetime’s worth of superior steel-string tone.





Plug in courtesy of E1 electronics





Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amp, recording interface, or even house PA systems at venues. Musicians at Sweetwater are impressed with the E1 system’s tone, volume, and phase-reverse controls, which let you faithfully amplify your D-16E01 richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to taste. The E1’s phase-reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable. What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without any cable connections, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless. With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the D-16E01 is equipped for anything.





Martin D-16E01 Features:


Acoustic-electric guitar with a solid spruce top


Forward-shifted X-bracing offers a rich, resonant tone with touch-sensitive response and a bass-biased growl


Rosewood back and sides fill out your sound with lush overtones, firm bass, and harmonic-rich highs


Modified Low Oval neck profile offers a slim and fast-playing foundation to traverse the luxurious 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard


Martin E1 electronics package provides stage-ready unplugged tones, sporting a Phase switch, Volume, and Tone controls


Onboard soundhole tuner ensures you’re always pitch-perfect


Eye-catching appointments include antique white binding around the top and back, a striking multi-stripe herringbone rosette, and vintage-tinged Style 28 inlays


Sleek satin finish on the body and neck provides a smooth, fast feel in your hands