16 SERIES | The refreshed Martin 16 Series brings bold visual style, all-solid-wood tone, and stage-ready performance to a versatile lineup handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. With expressive gloss-top finishes, fresh body shapes, premium electronics, and distinctive voices across the range, these acoustic-electric guitars are made for players who want classic Martin craftsmanship with a look and sound that help them stand out and command the room.
A NEW LOOK AT THE 16 SERIES.
The refreshed 16 Series brings together classic Martin tone, modern versatility, and a color palette unlike anything else in the lineup. From compact sloped-shoulder 00L models and short-scale slope-shoulder Dreadnoughts to powerful Jumbos, a stage-ready Grand Performance cutaway, and a Grand Jumbo 12-string built for shimmer and projection, there’s a 16 Series guitar for the way you play.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Gloss Spruce Tops - Solid spruce tops in bold gloss finishes, varying by model.
- Satin Solid-Wood Body - Solid mahogany or East Indian rosewood back and sides.
- L.R. Baggs® Element™ Electronics - Onboard electronics built for the stage, with volume and tone controls at hand.
- Martin Lifespan® 2.0 Strings - Strung from the factory with Martin Lifespan 2.0 strings.
- Softshell Case Included - Every model includes a softshell case to keep it protected between sessions and stages.
THEN CHOOSE YOUR VOICE.
00L-16E
COMPACT + RESPONSIVE
DSS-16E
WOODY + RELAXED
J-16E
POWERFUL + PROJECTING
GPC-16E
BALANCED + VERSATILE
GRAND J-16E 12-STRING
SHIMMERING + EXPANSIVE