{"product_id":"martin-bc-16e-acoustic-electric-bass-guitar-natural-with-softshell-gig-bag","title":"Martin BC-16E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar - Natural with Softshell Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BASS GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new Martin will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBuilt for musicians who need deep, resonant low-end without sacrificing clarity or playability, the Martin BC-16E delivers a rich acoustic bass experience that’s equally at home on stage or unplugged. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this instrument tells the story of Martin’s expansion into acoustic bass design — bringing their legendary craftsmanship and tonewoods into a format that supports modern players across a wide range of styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the heart of the BC-16E is a powerful tonewood combination of spruce and East Indian rosewood, offering a balanced voice with strong fundamentals, warm lows, and clear articulation. The Grand Auditorium (0000) body shape provides impressive projection for an acoustic bass, while the Venetian cutaway allows easy access to upper frets for melodic playing. Whether laying down a groove in an unplugged setting or adding texture in a band mix, this bass responds with authority and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEquipped with Martin E1 electronics, the BC-16E gives players full control of their amplified tone with onboard volume, tone, and phase controls, along with a built-in tuner for convenience. 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