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Description
Description
The Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass 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 your plugged in or using the built-in Fishman. electronics. It also includes a fast, comfortable neck so you can keep the rhythm section tight.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Martin 16/17 Series |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Product Color: | Natural |
| Case Type: | Soft Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .045-.100, E Standard Bass (E-A-D-G) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Grand Auditorium |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | Venetian |
| Body Material: | East Indian Rosewood |
| Body Finish: | Gloss |
| Top Material: | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Material: | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | Forward-shifted X-Bracing |
| Body Binding: | Antique White |
| Rosette: | Bold Herringbone w/Multi-Stripe |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Finish: | Satin |
| Neck Shape: | Bass |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | East Indian Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.58" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16" |
| Scale Length: | 34" |
| Number of Frets: | 23 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Dovetail |
| Inlay Shape: | No Inlays |
| Side Marker Inlay: | White |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Script Old Style Overlay |
Electronics
| Acoustic Electronics: | Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Black |
| Bridge: | Ebony Belly |
| Tuning Machines: | Enclosed Gear Bass with Black Buttons |
| Saddle: | Compensated White TUSQ |
| Pickguard: | Tortoise |
| Bridge Pins: | White Plastic |