Description
Description
The Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass brings the low- end to the 16 Series. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory, this full-scale satin bass boasts a resonant spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides that offer a well-balanced tone for all playing styles. Its Grand Auditorium body size provides plenty of projection, while a cutaway gives you even more room to thump those high notes with ease. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the BC-16E lets you sculpt your sound with onboard controls for volume, tone, and phase, while the built-in chromatic tuner ensures accurate tuning without the need for plugging in. This bass is ready to help you unleash your inner artist, wherever your musical journey takes you.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Martin 16/17 Series |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Product Color: | Satin Natural |
| Case Type: | Soft Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard Bass (E-A-D-G) |
Body
| Body Shape: | M (0000) 14-Fret Cutaway |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | Venetian |
| Body Material: | East Indian Rosewood |
| Body Finish: | Satin |
| Top Material: | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | Forward Shifted X Brace; Scalloped |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Finish: | Satin |
| Neck Shape: | Bass |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | White Tusq |
| Nut Width: | 1.58" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16" |
| Scale Length: | 34" |
| Number of Frets: | 23 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Inlay Shape: | No Inlays |
Electronics
| Acoustic Electronics: | Martin E1 |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Black |
| Bridge: | Ebony |
| Tuning Machines: | Black Enclosed Gear Bass |
| Saddle: | Compensated White Tusq |
| Pickguard: | Faux Tortoise |