Martin 16 Series: Vintage-Inspired Tone, Bold by Design 

There is something timeless about the sound of a Martin acoustic guitar. Warm, resonant, expressive, and instantly familiar, that sound has become part of the foundation of acoustic music. The new Martin 16 Series embraces that tradition while bringing a fresh visual identity to the lineup with a collection of new finishes and colors.

The refreshed 16 Series pairs vintage-inspired tone and traditional Martin craftsmanship with finishes that give each instrument a distinctive personality. From rich Cherry Cola to dramatic 1935 Burst, understated Black Smoke, and striking Blue Denim, these guitars offer a fresh take on a familiar sound, giving players more ways to find a Martin that feels uniquely their own.

Vintage-Inspired Tone, Reimagined

At the heart of the new 16 Series is a commitment to the warm, expressive character that players associate with a traditional acoustic guitar. Solid spruce tops, carefully selected tonewoods, and scalloped bracing allow these instruments to respond naturally to the player's touch, producing voices that are warm, balanced, articulate, and dynamic.

The result is a collection that feels both familiar and new, classic in sound, distinctive in appearance, and designed for today's players.

What Makes the Martin 16 Series Special?

These guitars are built to offer the tone, projection, and craftsmanship players expect from a Martin while giving each instrument its own personality through different body shapes, tonewoods, finishes, and appointments.

Across the 16 Series, players will find:

• Scalloped X-bracing for enhanced responsiveness and projection
• Modified Low Oval neck profiles
• High-Performance Taper for an effortless playing feel
  
• Vintage-inspired open-gear tuners
  
• Distinctive finishes that give each guitar its own visual character

The result is a series that feels rooted in Martin's history while remaining practical for the way musicians play today.

Featured 16 Series Guitars Available at Haggerty's

Martin DSS-16E 16 Series Dreadnought - Cherry Cola

Martin DSS-16E 16 Series Dreadnought- Cherry Cola

The Martin DSS-16E brings the classic slope-shoulder design into the modern 16 Series, pairing a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides for a warm, woody voice with punchy mids, clear highs, and a controlled low end. Its Cherry Cola gloss finish adds a distinctive look while preserving the timeless character of the instrument.

An LR Baggs Element pickup makes the DSS-16E equally at home on stage or in the studio, faithfully translating its acoustic character when amplified. Ebony appointments, bone nut and saddle, open-gear tuners, and a grained ivoroid pickguard complete a guitar that blends vintage-inspired design with modern performance.

Martin 00L-16E Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Black Smoke

Martin 00L-16E Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Black Smoke

The Martin 00L-16E offers the intimate feel of a smaller-bodied acoustic while delivering the projection and tonal depth players expect from a Martin. Its spruce top and mahogany back and sides create a focused, articulate voice with warm fundamentals, defined trebles, and a woody midrange that makes it especially well suited to fingerstyle, songwriting, and lighter strumming. The compact 00L body is comfortable for long playing sessions, while the 24.9" scale length provides a relaxed string feel. 

The Black Smoke finish is complemented by antique white binding, a multi-stripe rosette, grained ivoroid pickguard, and mother-of-pearl 1955 Style 18 inlays. With an L.R. Baggs Element pickup, ebony bridge, bone nut and saddle, and nickel open-gear tuners, this is a compact guitar that doesn't compromise on versatility.

  Martin 00L-16E 16 Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Blue Denim

Martin 00L-16E 16 Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Blue Denim

The 00L-16E takes on a completely different personality in Blue Denim while maintaining the same comfortable, responsive character that makes the body shape so appealing. The spruce and mahogany combination delivers a warm, balanced voice with strong fundamentals, controlled overtones, and enough projection to work beautifully in both solo and ensemble settings.

A green abalone rosette, antique white binding, grained ivoroid pickguard, and 1955 Style 18 inlays add tasteful vintage-inspired details, while the L.R. Baggs Element electronics make it ready for the stage.

Martin J-16E 16 Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Cream

Martin J-16E 16 Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Cream

The Martin Jumbo delivers a rich, room-filling voice with powerful bass, sparkling highs, and lush overtones. Its solid spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides create a beautifully balanced, commanding tone, while the comfortable Modified Low Oval neck makes it equally suited for fingerstyle playing and powerful rhythm work.

Classic appointments including an ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, nickel open-gear tuners, and faux tortoise pickguard complement its timeless Martin aesthetic. Equipped with an LR Baggs Element pickup, this left-handed Jumbo is ready for the stage or studio, delivering inspiring acoustic tone wherever you play.

Why This Matters for Players?

While the aesthetic may draw from Martin's long history, these guitars are designed for modern musicians.

With comfortable neck profiles, responsive scalloped bracing, versatile body shapes, and onboard L.R. Baggs electronics, the 16 Series is ready to move wherever the music does. These are guitars for songwriting, fingerstyle playing, rhythm work, recording, and live performance, built to sound at home in a variety of musical settings.

Available Now at Haggerty's Music

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