Description
Description
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.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Martin 16/17 Series |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | M3081974 |
| Product Color: | Black Smoke |
| Case Type: | Soft Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought 14-Fret |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Top, Satin Back/Sides |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | Scalloped X Brace |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Finish: | Satin |
| Neck Shape: | Modified Low Oval |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.75" |
| Scale Length: | 24.9" |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | 1955 Style 18 |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Dot |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gold Script Overlay |
Electronics
| Acoustic Electronics: | L.R. Baggs Element |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Ebony |
| Tuning Machines: | Nickel Open Gear |
| Saddle: | Bone |
| Pickguard: | Grained Ivoroid |