{"product_id":"martin-dss-16e-acoustic-guitar-1935-burst","title":"Martin DSS-16E Acoustic Guitar - 1935 Burst","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWarm, Vintage-Inspired Tone - The Martin DSS-16E Acoustic Guitar in 1935 Burst\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martin DSS-16E 1935 Burst introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series, pairing standout style with warm, vintage-inspired tone. Its gloss spruce top in a striking 1935 Burst finish is matched with satin solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a focused low end that sits well in any mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloped-shoulder Dreadnought body shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort 24.9-inch scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss spruce top in a 1935 Burst finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin solid mahogany back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaux tortoise pickguard\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe slope-shoulder Dreadnought body shape delivers a woody, intimate tone, now paired for the first time with a short 24.9-inch scale length for a relaxed feel that complements its natural warmth. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and bass response, while L.R. Baggs Element electronics make it ready for the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith feel, character, and presence in equal measure, it’s built to command the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Size: Sloped-shoulder Dreadnought - 14 fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets Total: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing Pattern: Forward-shifted X brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrace Shape: Scalloped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Material: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Color: 1935 Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack and Side Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\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 Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Nickel open gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle: TUSQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Faux tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: L.R. Baggs Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Softshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-Handed Availability: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: C. F. Martin \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003eModel: DSS-16E 1935 BURST\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I943621-N-1-WHXC\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 729789712439\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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