Martin releases two limited edition X-Series models in sleek black: an 0 model and a Dreadnought. But that’s not all—get ready for an upgrade across the entire 16 Series, enhancing your playing experience like never before.

The main difference from the current 16 Series is that the entire instrument lineup now features a satin finish (the current 16 Series has a glossy top), and the electronics will be upgraded to the new Martin E-1 with an integrated tuner (the current 16 Series is equipped with the Fishman Matrix VT Enhance).

0-X1 Black (Limited)

The 0-X1 Black is an affordable acoustic Concert model available in a striking all- black colorway. The body’s top, back, and sides are made of high-pressure laminate (HPL), a durable material that doesn’t sacrifice the classic Martin tone you know and love. This sleek, special addition to the remastered X Series lineup includes playability enhancements like a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, and a modernized bridge contour for a smooth and comfortable playing experience. Concert models are the smallest full-sized guitars in the Martin lineup, providing clear, crisp trebles with delicate bass, perfect for fingerstyle playing and genres that require precise and clear note definition, while also being versatile enough to make for a great strummer. It also features chrome closed gear tuning machines, a birch laminate neck with Richlite fingerboard, and a herringbone pattern around the rosette. All X Series models come with a softshell case.

Body Size: 0-14 Fret
Top Material: Black HPL
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Black HPL
Side Material: Black HPL
Neck Material: Birch Laminate
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Fingerboard Material: Richlite Scale
Length: 24.9”
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 Dots
Back and Side Finish: None
Finish Top: None
Top Color: None
Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
Bridge Material: Richlite
Saddle: Black Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed Gear
Pickguard: None
Case: Softshell
Electronics: None
Recommended Strings: MA540T

D-X1 Black (Limited)

The D-X1 Black is an affordable acoustic Dreadnought model available in a striking all-black colorway. The body’s top, back, and sides are made of high- pressure laminate (HPL), a durable material that doesn’t sacrifice the classic Martin tone you know and love. This sleek, special addition to the remastered X Series lineup includes playability enhancements like a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, and a modernized bridge contour for a smooth and comfortable playing experience. Its iconic and versatile body size is loud and projective with strong bass, lending itself to any genre, from folk to bluegrass to rock to country and everything in between. It also features chrome closed gear tuning machines, a birch laminate neck with Richlite fingerboard, and a herringbone pattern around the rosette. All X Series models come with a softshell case.

Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Black HPL
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Black HPL
Side Material: Black HPL
Neck Material: Birch Laminate
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Fingerboard Material: Richlite
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 Dots
Back and Side Finish: None
Finish Top: None
Top Color: None
Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
Bridge Material: Richlite
Saddle: Black Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed Gear
Pickguard: None
Case: Softshell
Electronics: None
Recommended Strings: MA550T

D-16E Rosewood

The Martin D-16E acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable Dreadnought-style guitar. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, its body shape combines the power and projection of the iconic Dreadnought with the depth and comfort of an Auditorium (000) model. At its core lies a resonant satin spruce top, paired with satin East Indian rosewood back and sides. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the D-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.

Body Size: D-14 Fret (000 Depth)
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Select Hardwood`
Neck Shape: Mod Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Soft Shell
Electronics: Martin E1
Left Handed Availability: Yes
Recommended Strings: MA540T

D-16E Mahogany

The Martin D-16E acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable Dreadnought-style guitar. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, its body shape combines the power and projection of the iconic Dreadnought with the depth and comfort of an Auditorium (000) model. At its core lies a resonant satin spruce top, paired with satin mahogany back and sides. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the D-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.

Body Size: D-14 Fret (000 Depth)
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Mod Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Soft Shell
Electronics: Martin E1
Left Handed Availability: Yes
Recommended Strings: MA540T

GPC-16E Rosewood

The Martin GPC-16E acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable Grand Performance-style guitar. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, its body shape combines the projection, balanced tone, and added bass of a Grand Performance model with the depth and comfort of an Auditorium (000) guitar. At its core lies a resonant satin spruce top, paired with satin East Indian rosewood back and sides. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the GPC-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.

Body Size: Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway (000 Depth)
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Mod Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Soft Shell
Electronics: Martin E1
Left Handed Availability: Yes
Recommended Strings: MA540T

GPC-16E Mahogany

The Martin GPC-16E acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable Grand Performance-style guitar. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, its body shape combines the projection, balanced tone, and added bass of a Grand Performance model with the depth and comfort of an Auditorium (000) guitar. At its core lies a resonant satin spruce top, paired with satin mahogany back and sides. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the GPC-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.

Body Size: Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway (000 Depth)
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Mod Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Soft Shell
Electronics: Martin E1
Left Handed Availability: Yes
Recommended Strings: MA540T

Grand J-16E 12 String

The Martin Grand J-16E 12-String acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable 12-string guitar to add to their acoustic arsenal. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, its body shape combines the projective tone of a Grand Jumbo with the depth and comfort of an Auditorium (000) guitar. At its core lies a satin spruce top, paired with satin East Indian rosewood back and sides, while the extra strings provide a unique layer of chime and texture. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the Grand J-16E 12-String 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.

Body Size: Grand J-14 Fret (000 Depth)
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: 12-String PA Profile
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/16''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq Tuning
Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Soft Shell
Electronics: Martin E1
Left Handed Availability: Yes
Recommended Strings: MA500T

000C12-16E Nylon

The Martin 000C12-16E Nylon offers players a quality nylon string option from Martin’s iconic lineup of instruments. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, this guitar boasts a satin spruce top paired with satin mahogany back and sides. Its Auditorium (000) 12-fret body size delivers a balanced tone across all six strings, enhanced by the inclusion of a cutaway for effortless access to higher frets. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the 000C12-16E Nylon 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.

Body Size: 000-12 Fret Cutaway
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Unique (A-Frame) X Brace System
Brace Shape Non-Scalloped
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 26.44"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: None
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Gold Side Mount
Pickguard: None
Case: Soft Shell
Electronics: Martin E1
Left Handed Availability: Yes
Recommended Strings: Magnifico M165

BC-16E

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.