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This Martin 16 Series Grand Performance left-handed cutaway model is crafted with satin-finished East Indian rosewood back and sides for resonant sound with deep base and rich overtones. It includes a spruce gloss top for balanced tone and projection and a high-performance neck taper for ease of playability up and down the fretboard. The D-16E comes equipped with Fishman Matrix VT Enhance electronics.

The Martin 16 Series Grand Performance left-handed includes a soft shell case.
Martin GPC-16E 16 Series With Rosewood Grand Performance Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Martin GPC-16E 16 Series With Rosewood Grand Performance Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Martin GPC-16E 16 Series With Rosewood Grand Performance Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Performance
  • Cutaway: Yes
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: East Indian Rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Forward shifted X
  • Top finish:  Gloss 
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Left handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: Select Hardwood
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2
  • Configuration: Under saddle transducer
  • Preamp EQ: 2-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: East Indian Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Nickel Open Gear
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
  • Nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic-Lifespan 2.0 – Light (MA540T)
  • Special features: Inlays
  • Case: Soft shell
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States

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One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJim

    fromHull, Ma.

    Why does Martin use a different fret board marker configuration then other guitars? I would think it would make it difficult to move from guitar to guitar.

    Why does Martin use a different fret board marker configuration then other guitars? I would think it would make it difficult to move from guitar to guitar.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We have no knowledge as to the designs of individual guitars. You should contact Martin