Martin DSS-16E Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Black Smoke)
10Y26DSS16EBLACKSMOKE
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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.
Strung with all-new Martin Era™ Legacy Edition strings developed alongside the refreshed 16 Series, it’s built to command the room.
Body Size: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought - 14 Fret
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets: Total 20
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Top Material: Spruce
Top Color: Black Smoke
Top Finish: Gloss
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Grained Ivoroid
Electronics: L.R. Baggs® Element™
Case: Softshell
Left-Handed Availability: Yes
Recommended Strings: Martin Era Treated - Legacy Medium (MPL13T)
