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The DSS-16E Black Smoke pairs a short 24.9" scale with a slope-shoulder Dreadnought body for warm, punchy tone—featuring a gloss Black Smoke top, forward-shifted bracing, and bold 16 Series style that’s built to stand out.

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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—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® Element™ electronics make it ready for the stage. With feel, character, and presence in equal measure, it’s built to command the room.

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Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret body size
Mahogany back and sides
Spruce top with Black Smoke top color
Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Softshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Black Smoke
Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Black Polymer
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Grained Ivoroid
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Custom Multi-Stripe
Saddle: TUSQ®
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Heelcap: Antique White
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Softshell
Label: None
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: L.R. Baggs® Element™
Left Handed Availability: true
Pleked: true

What's Included

DSS-16E Black Smoke
16 Series, Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret, Acoustic Electric
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Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Pre-strung on instrument
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Softshell Case
Softshell Case
Waterproof, Backpack straps, Internal padding protection

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Body Shape & Volume

Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret

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Neck Shape

Modified Low Oval

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DSS-16E Black Smoke

DSS-16E Black Smoke

16 Series, Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret, Acoustic Electric

$2,499.99
3.9 out of 5 Customer Rating

The DSS-16E Black Smoke pairs a short 24.9" scale with a slope-shoulder Dreadnought body for warm, punchy tone—featuring a gloss Black Smoke top, forward-shifted bracing, and bold 16 Series style that’s built to stand out.

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DSS-16E Black Smoke

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