Martin Martin BC-16E Acoustic Bass Guitar
Presenting the Martin BC-16E Acoustic Bass Guitar. The new Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass guitar is ideal if you love to write and practice on an unplugged bass but also need the option to plug it in to record or play live with your band. The BC-16E includes a solid Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and forward shifted scalloped bracing to deliver deep, thumping Martin tone whether you are plugged in or using the built-in Fishman® electronics. It also includes a fast, comfortable neck so you can keep the rhythm section tight. The BC-16E is strung with Martin Authentic Acoustic Bass Strings and includes a deluxe gig bag. Photos are of one from our inventory, SN 2843692, individual color and grain will vary from bass to bass. BODY SIZE: M-14 Fret Cutaway (0000-14 Fret Cutaway) FINISH TOP: Gloss CONSTRUCTION: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint BACK & SIDE FINISH: Satin BRACING PATTERN: Forward-Shifted X-Brace SCALE LENGTH: 34'' BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1.58" TOP MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce NECK SHAPE: Bass BACK MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood NECK TAPER: Standard Taper SIDE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood ELECTRONICS: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Authentic Acoustic SP® Bass Light MA4800 Top TOP COLOR: Clear BRIDGE STYLE: Belly - Drop in Saddle BINDING: Antique White BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/8'' TOP INLAY MATERIAL:Multi-Stripe BRIDGE MATERIAL: Ebony TOP DETAIL: None BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: White Plastic PICKGUARD: Brown Tortoise Pattern BRIDGE PIN DOTS: Black Plastic PICKGUARD INLAY: None SADDLE: Compensated White Tusq ROSETTE: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe SADDLE RADIUS: 16" Body BRACE MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce BACK & SIDES COLOR: None BRACE SIZE: 5/16" BACK DETAIL: None BACK PURFLING/STRIP: None BACK INLAY MATERIAL: Black Stripe HEELCAP: Antique White Neck NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony FINISH NECK: Satin FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2.18'' NECK COLOR: Dark Mahogany FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: None NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 23 NECK JOINS BODY AT: 17th Fret FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: None SIDE DOTS: White Headstock HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid TUNING MACHINES: Black Enclosed Gear HEADPLATE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood KNOB: Black HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Old Style Overlay NUT MATERIAL: Bone HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: None Misc CASE: Soft-Shell PLEKED: Yes
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The Guitar Sanctuary does accept returned items as long as arrangements are made for such within 48 hours of purchase/receipt. Returned items MUST be in the original condition and packing (including owner’s manual, un-used warranty card, any other items that came with the item) in order to qualify for a refund. No refunds are available for “special” ordered guitars or amplifiers (items that were not in stock, but rather ordered per the customers request. The customer is responsible for all freight charges and credit card processing fees incurred in the course of the sale. We cannot refund freight charges. The Guitar Sanctuary will charge a 20% restocking fee for returned effects pedals and amplifiers and a 10% restocking fee for Guitars. The only exceptions are for products that are defective. Please only purchase an item after you are certain it is right for you! Layaway: You can lay-a-way any product for a maximum of three months. Lay-a-way requires a 25% non-refundable deposit. We will not be able to ship the item until it is paid for in full and as a lay-a-way purchase, does not qualify for the 48 hour approval policy. International Sales: We can ship most guitars and other products internationally. We prefer money orders, cashier’s checks, or bank wire transfers in U.S. dollars. Shipping quotes are only valid for 48 hours. Please consult with your local officials about taxes, duties, currency exchange rates, etc.