Martin BC-16E Acoustic Bass - Natural

Martin

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 un-plugged or using the built-in Fishman electronics.

Martin BC-16E Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar Features
  • Martin 16 Series instrument
  • M-14 Fret Cutaway (0000-14 Fret Cutaway) body size
  • Sitka Spruce top
  • East Indian Rosewood back and sides
  • Standard taper neck with ebony fingerboard
  • Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 electronics
  • Includes soft shell case

The Martin BC-16E also sports a fast, comfortable neck so you can keep the rhythm section tight. The BC-16E is strung with Martin Authentic Acoustic Bass Strings.

Martin BC-16E Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar Specifications

  • Serial Number: 2760966
  • Weight: 5.2 lbs
  • Series: 16 Series
  • Edition Size: Open
  • Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
  • Body Size: M-14 Fret Cutaway (0000-14 Fret Cutaway)
  • Top Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
  • Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Brace Size: 5/16"
  • Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
  • Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
  • Binding: Antique White
  • Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
  • Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Bass
  • Neck Taper: Standard Taper
  • Plek: Yes
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Headstock Shape: Solid
  • Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
  • Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
  • Heelcap: Antique White
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Scale Length: 34''
  • Neck Joins Body At: 17th Fret
  • Number of Frets Total: 23
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.58"
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2.18''
  • Side Dots: White
  • Back and Side Finish: Satin
  • Finish Top: Gloss
  • Top Color: Clear
  • Finish Neck: Satin
  • Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Bridge Style: Belly - Drop in Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
  • Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
  • Saddle Radius: 16"
  • Tuning Machines: Black Enclosed Gear Bass
  • Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Bass (SMA4800)
  • Knob: Black
  • Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
  • Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
  • Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
  • Case: Soft Shell
  • Electronics: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2