{"product_id":"martin-dss-16e-black-smoke-w-softshell-case","title":"Martin DSS-16E Black Smoke w\/softshell case","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe DSS-16E Black Smoke combines Martin’s sloped-shoulder Dreadnought body with a short 24.9\" scale, giving this refreshed 16 Series model a distinct feel within Martin’s Dreadnought lineup. Its spruce top is finished in gloss Black Smoke, contrasted by solid mahogany back and sides with a satin finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the top, forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing supports the large-body design. The select hardwood neck uses Martin’s Modified Low Oval profile with a satin finish, while the ebony fingerboard has a 1 3\/4\" nut width, 20 frets and understated 1955 Style 18 inlays. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark Black Smoke top is set off by a grained ivoroid pickguard, while an ebony bridge, TUSQ saddle and nickel open-gear tuning machines complete the traditional hardware package. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL.R. Baggs Element electronics provide straightforward amplification for live use. Martin also includes a softshell case and equips the guitar from the factory with Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light strings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss spruce top in Black Smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid mahogany back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloped-shoulder Dreadnought body with short 24.9\" scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForward-shifted scalloped X-bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL.R. Baggs Element electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Size: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought, 14-Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Color: Black Smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSides: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: Forward-Shifted Scalloped X-Brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Grained Ivoroid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Select Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Modified Low Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Inlays: 1955 Style 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Frets: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle: TUSQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: L.R. Baggs Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: 16 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Softshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone Shop Guitars is an independent Martin dealer with locations in Addison, Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments and multiple financing options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48693014167809,"sku":"10Y26DSS16EBLACKSMOKE","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/7056\/files\/MartinDSS-16EBlackSmoke.png?v=1788463398","url":"https:\/\/www.toneshopguitars.com\/products\/martin-dss-16e-black-smoke-w-softshell-case","provider":"Tone Shop Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}