2003 Martin DC-16GTE Natural

Offered for sale:

Used 2003 Martin DC-16GTE serial number 967571.

This guitar is in very good condition, neck and frets are fine. Cosmetically there is mild playing wear with a few minor marks and a noticeable ding on the top, lower bout bass side.

Martin DC-16GTE

The all-solid-wood cut-away dreadnought DC-16GTE has been one of Martin & Co.'s bestselling models for years. The guitar features a hybrid X scalloped braced, gloss finished Sitka spruce top, Sapele back and sides, one piece neck, and Fishman Prefix Premium Blend onboard electronics. Both at home or at the gig this guitar delivers the Martin experience, and it does so without breaking the bank.

Modified low oval neck with Richlite fingerboard, 1-11/16' nut width and string spread of 2-1/8' at the bridge. Satin finished back and sides, black bindings, tortoise-pattern pickguard, herringbone rosette.

The Prefix Premium Blend features Fishman acclaimed Acoustic Matrix under saddle pickup, onboard chromatic tuner, and a gooseneck-style internal microphone. To complement and contrast this pickup, their miniature gooseneck microphone captures the guitar’s elusive natural ambience and sound chamber resonance. Blend the pickup and the microphone together for a powerful and cohesive acoustic guitar tone that is deeper and more “filled out” than the sound of either the microphone or pickup alone. To complete the package, Fishman includes a phase switch and an adjustable notch filter, both essential for fighting feedback.

Original hard-shell case included.

“We carefully inspect every instrument when we buy it and bring it up to our standards before we offer it for sale. We also do a full set up before we ship. If you decide to purchase this guitar, please let us know what gauge strings you prefer.”

GUITAR SPECS:

Year: 2003

Serial number: 967571

Color: Natural

Body size: D-14 fret cutaway

Top: Solid sitka spruce

Rosette: Bold herringbone

Top bracing pattern: Hybrid "X" scalloped

Construction: Mortise/tenon neck joint

Top braces: Solid sitka spruce 5/16"

Back material: Solid sapele

Side material: Solid sapele

Endpiece: Black boltaron

Binding: Black boltaron

Top inlay style: Multiple black/white boltaron

Neck material: Select hardwood

Neck shape: Modified low oval

Nut material: White corian

Headstock: Solid/square taper

Headplate: Solid east indian rosewood

Heelcap: Solid east indian rosewood

Fingerboard material: Black richlite

Scale length: 25.4"

Number of frets clear: 14

Number of frets total: 20

Fingerboard width at nut: 1-11/16"

Fingerboard width at 12th fret: 2-1/8"

Fingerboard position inlays: Style 28

Finish back and sides: Satin

Finish top: Polished gloss

Finish neck: Satin

Bridge material: Black richlite

Bridge style: Belly

Bridge string spacing: 2-1/8"

Saddle: 16" radius/compensated/white TUSQ

Tuning machines: Chrome enclosed with large buttons

Bridge and end pins: White with black dots

Pickguard: Delmar tortoise color

Interior label: Paper label

Electronics: Fishman Prefix Premium Blend

Weight: 4.8 lbs.

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