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What is the Martin 16 series?
The 16 Series by Martin is a collection of four instruments designed for the contemporary gigging guitarist. The 16 series is tied together with many featured shared from model to model, along with some interesting differences from model to model.
What does 000 mean in Martin Guitars?
Auditorium
000 = Auditorium. The 14-fret version introduced 1934 (see below.) 0000 = Grand Auditorium aka size M. Introduced in 1977 as a flattop guitar that uses the body shape from Martin’s Size F archtop Jazz guitar from the 1930s.
Where are Martin 16 series made?
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Our 16 and 17 Series guitars are built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, with the same craftsmanship as their more expensive and famous cousins. They’re constructed using affordable tonewoods like mahogany and granadillo, making our legendary sound more attainable.
Is the Martin 16 series solid wood?
Based on some of the more popular Standard Series models, the Martin 16 Series takes these designs and makes them more affordable and accessible. Featuring solid wood sound boxes, time tested bracing patterns and the same attention to detail found in every Martin guitar, they are a value that’s hard to beat.
What does CF Martin stand for?
Christian Frederick Martin
Martin & Company (often referred to as Martin) is an American guitar manufacturer established in 1833, by Christian Frederick Martin. It is highly respected for its acoustic guitars and is a leading manufacturer of flat top guitars.
Does anyone know anything about the Martin special 16 style dreadnought guitar?
This is a great guitar! Under the hood it has the same features (including forward shifted, scalloped x bracing) and SOUND an HD-28. It even has a 28 style rosette instead of the herringbone rosette found on the other 16 style guitars. This is a LOT of guitar for under $2k.
What is a Martin d16 worth?
Martin 16 D-GT Acoustic Guitar (1) $1,295.00.