Martin DC-16RGTE - USA 1999

The Martin DC-16RGTE combines the proven recipe of a Martin dreadnought with the practicality of a cutaway and onboard electronics, making it one of the most useful guitars in the 16 Series for players who gig. A solid Sitka spruce top is paired with solid rosewood back and sides, delivering the powerful, projecting voice that made the dreadnought the benchmark flat-top shape, with the added depth and warmth rosewood brings.

This 1999 example features a gloss natural top with satin back and sides, a herringbone rosette, a tortoiseshell pickguard and white binding. The single cutaway gives comfortable access to the upper frets, and the factory fitted Fishman electronics with their upper-bout control panel mean it is ready for the stage or studio without compromising the acoustic character of the guitar.

Played acoustically, the DC-16RGTE has the full low end, clear mids and strong projection expected from a rosewood Martin dreadnought, with the 25.4" scale giving a familiar, responsive feel under the fingers. Plugged in, it provides a natural amplified tone that suits strumming, flatpicking and fingerstyle alike.

The guitar is supplied in its original Martin hardshell case. Please note there is some bleed from the bridge into the surrounding top, which shows as a warm brown halo around the bridge and is visible in the photos. Feel free to get in touch if you would like any further images or details.

Specifications:

Weight: 2.08kg / 4.6lb

Action at 1st Fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th Fret: 2.0mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 20.75mm

Nut Width: 43.22mm

Width at 12th Fret: 54.13mm

Year: 1999

Country: USA

Make: Martin

Model: DC-16RGTE

Serial Number: 762842

Finish: Natural

Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Back and Sides: Solid Rosewood

Rosette: Herringbone

Pickguard: Tortoiseshell

Scale Length: 25.4"

Electronics: Fishman

Case: Original Hardshell Case