Martin 00L-16E Black Smoke Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Spruce/Mahogany

Perfectly dark and rich, the Martin 00L-16E Black Smoke is a compact, comfortable, smaller-bodied acoustic for commanding any and every room. This perfectly-sized couch, studio, and stage guitar presents as an effortlessly musical experience anywhere you go – and as a welcomed addition to the refreshed 16 Series.

For their refreshed 16 Series, Martin treats a number of its fan-favorite models to a new coat of paint – both literally and figuratively! New, musical functions and features move throughout these models for refreshing takes on Martin models. For this 00L-16E model, everything begins with a sloped shoulder 00L body assembled from spruce and mahogany. This classic combo of Martin tonewoods produces the classic balance of brightness and bass you've come to love from Martins, no matter their size. Gloss and satin finishes for its top and back, respectively, make this 00's look unique alongside a Black Smoke top color. Inside, scalloped spruce braces in an X-Brace pattern bolster projection and sustain for a smaller-sized body that swings with the best of them.

Here, this 00L-16E brings on a select hardwood neck in a Modified Low Oval profile with a High Performance taper. A smoother, slimmer, more modern offering from Martin makes for sleek moves from lower to higher registers and everywhere in between with a satin finish of its own. Pairing up with an ebony fingerboard with twenty frets and Mother of Pearl 1955 Style 18 inlays, the playing experience in the fretting hand is a dream in every aspect.

Supporting its musicality, this Martin 16 Series is treated to a number of fine hardware specifications. Firstly, an ebony Modern Straightline bridge lands at the base of the scale length with a drop-in TUSQ saddle for a solid transfer of motion string-to-body. Secondly, this 00L-16E's headstock is met with a bone nut and nickel open gear tuning machines for smooth stringing and sturdy intonation. This 00 swings to the stage seamlessly with onboard L.R. Baggs Element electronics while an included Martin soft shell case makes moves from stage to stage secure.

A classy 00 to command the room wherever it goes, this Martin 00L-16E can't be ignored.