Martin DSS-16E - cherry cola

Discover the MARTIN GUITAR 16 Series DSS-16E Cherry Cola, an electro-acoustic steel-string acoustic guitar that blends tradition and modernity—perfect for any musician looking for a top-quality instrument.

Overview

Manufactured in the United States, the MARTIN GUITAR 16 Series DSS-16E Cherry Cola draws inspiration from iconic 1940s models from a competing brand. This Dreadnought Round Shoulder guitar with a short scale (24.9") is equipped with a Baggs Element VTC system, making it both versatile and comfortable—ideal for fingerpicking, strumming, and various musical styles such as pop and country.

All-solid-wood construction for a rich, powerful sound

The Martin DSS-16E stands out for its all-solid-wood construction of high quality, featuring a Sitka spruce solid top, a mahogany body and neck, and an ebony fingerboard. This elegant combination of materials delivers a sound that is both full-bodied and powerful, characterized by:

• Generous bass response
• Prominent mids
• Full, clear highs

An innovative sound system for exceptional performance

The Baggs Element VTC system, built into the guitar, consists of a piezo pickup positioned under the nut and a Class A active preamp housed in the jack. It features two knobs for adjusting volume and tone. This system delivers balanced, clear, and dynamic tones—whether you’re strumming or picking—while naturally capturing the vibrations of the soundboard and bridge. With a dynamic and less rigid response, it gives the instrument a sound quality superior to that of many competing models. Powered by a 9V LR61 battery, it has a battery life of approximately 1,000 hours.