Martin BC-16E Acoustic Bass - Natural

$ 2,199.00 $ 2,858.70

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

Collections: Acoustic Basses, Acoustics

Category: Acoustic Bass, Martin

Type: Acoustic Bass