Martin J-16E - cream

Discover the MARTIN 16 Series J-16E Cream, an exceptional electro-acoustic steel-string acoustic guitar that combines tradition and performance, ideal for all musicians, from amateurs to professionals.

Overview

Manufactured in the United States, the MARTIN 16 Series J-16E Cream is a 14-fret Jumbo/Parlor-style electro-acoustic steel-string acoustic guitar with a short 24.9-inch scale length. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, a solid Indian rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard. This configuration delivers clear, powerful, and glossy tones, with full, responsive bass, as well as exceptionally articulate mids and highs.

High-Quality Woods for Exceptional Tone

Indian rosewood, a highly prized traditional wood, provides a balanced and extended fundamental tone. It enhances the mids while offering a wider frequency range, and the ebony fingerboard contributes to natural sound compression, adding clarity and definition—essential in a variety of musical contexts.

Acoustics with Impressive Projection

With its Super Jumbo body size, this guitar delivers impressive acoustic projection, making the MARTIN 16 Series J-16E Cream the perfect choice for singers, songwriters, and enthusiasts of country, Americana, or traditional folk music.

A built-in sound system for optimal performance

Here are the highlights of the Baggs Element VTC (Volume Tone Control) system featured on this guitar:

• A piezo pickup under the nut for faithful reproduction of vibrations.
• Class A active preamp built into the jack for enhanced performance.
• Two knobs for easy adjustment of volume and tone.
• Approximately 1,000 hours of battery life with a 9V LR61 battery.