Martin 00L-16E - black smoke

Discover the MARTIN GUITAR 16 Series 00L-16E Black Smoke, an electro-acoustic steel-string acoustic guitar that combines tradition and innovation, ideal for discerning musicians.

Overview

Manufactured in the United States, the MARTIN GUITAR 16 Series 00L-16E Black Smoke is a 00 Sloped Shoulder electro-acoustic steel-string acoustic guitar with a short scale (24.9"). It is a compact, highly playable, and versatile guitar, particularly well-suited for fingerpicking and styles such as blues, bluegrass, and Americana. It is the perfect choice for musicians seeking a traditional, professional-grade instrument.

High-quality craftsmanship for a remarkable sound

The Martin 00L-16E stands out for its all-solid-wood construction, featuring a Sitka spruce solid top, a mahogany body and neck, and an ebony fingerboard. This selection of materials helps produce a sound that is both rich and powerful, characterized by:

• Generous bass for depth of sound
• Prominent mids that support the melody
• Rich, clear, and precise treble

In addition, the ebony fingerboard subtly and naturally compresses the sound, adding appreciable clarity in certain musical contexts.

A high-performance sound system for expressive playing

This guitar’s Baggs Element VTC (Volume Tone Control) system consists of a piezo pickup under the nut, a Class A active preamp built into the jack, and two knobs for adjusting volume and tone. As a result, the tones—whether strumming or picking—are balanced, clear, and dynamic, naturally reproducing the vibrations of the soundboard and bridge. This system offers a more natural dynamic response, less rigid or artificial than on many competing models.

In addition, it is powered by a 9V LR61 battery, with a rated battery life of approximately 1,000 hours, ensuring worry-free, extended use.