Martin DSS-16E Black Smoke Acoustic Guitar

The DSS-16E Black Smoke introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series, pairing standout style with warm, vintage-inspired tone. Its gloss spruce top in a striking Black Smoke finish is matched with satin solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a focused low end that sits well in any mix. The slope-shoulder Dreadnought body shape delivers a woody, intimate tone and now paired for the first time with a short 24.9" scale length for a relaxed feel that complements its natural
warmth. A grained ivoroid pickguard adds a distinctive visual touch,
while forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and
bass response. L.R. Baggs® ElementTM electronics make it ready for
the stage. Strung with all-new Martin EraTM Legacy Edition
strings developed alongside the refreshed 16 Series, it’s built to
command the room.

Body Size:             Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought- 14 Fret
Scale Length:        24.9"
Number of Frets:   20
Bracing Pattern:    Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape:        Scalloped
Top Material:         Spruce
Top Colour:           Black Smoke
Top Finish:            Gloss
Back Material:      Mahogany
Side Material:       Mahogany
Back & Side :       Satin
Neck Material:     Select Hardwood
Neck Finish:         Satin
Neck Shape:        Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard:        Ebony
Inlay Style:           1955 Style 18
Nut Width:           1 3/4"
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Bridge Material:   Ebony
Saddle:                 Bone
Pickguard:            Grained Ivoroid
Electronics:          L.R. Baggs ® Element TM
Case:                    Softshell