Crafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, right along with Martin’s legendary acoustic guitars, the BC-16E packs the company’s iconic bass-heavy drawl into a 4-string vehicle. This acoustic-electric bass guitar’s all-solid-wood construction comprises a spruce top and rosewood back and sides. A ubiquitous tonewood duo in the 6-string world, this formula grants the BC-16E a robust unplugged low-end thump, which is further elevated with vintage-style forward-shifted X-bracing. Clocking in at a full 34-inch scale length, this acoustic-electric bass’s neck is carved into Martin’s standard Bass neck profile to allow effortless travel across the breadth of the 23-fret ebony fingerboard. You also get reliable closed-back tuners, stylish cream body binding, a multi-stripe herringbone rosette, and Martin’s E1 electronics package that sings with acoustic authenticity when you’re up onstage. Whether you’re plugged in onstage or jamming along with an all-acoustic ensemble, the Martin BC-16E’s acoustic-electric versatility and rich unplugged tone are sure to thrill any 4-string fanatic.
Timeless tonewood formula
Few tonewood combinations can match the legacy, ubiquity, and full-bodied voice of spruce and rosewood; it’s a formula that has all but defined the sound of the American steel-string guitar for over a century. Naturally, this pairing of timbers equally excels on steel-string acoustic bass guitars like the Martin BC-16E, ensuring this 4-string thumps with a firm, focused voice in the low end. What’s more, the BC-16E boasts Martin’s legendary forward-shifted X-bracing, which has been revered since Martin’s prewar era as the key to the brand’s booming bass.
Plug in courtesy of E1 electronics
Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amp, recording interface, or even house PA systems at venues. Musicians at City Music are impressed with the E1 system’s tone, volume, and phase-reverse controls, which let you faithfully amplify your Martin BC-16E’s richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to taste. The E1’s phase-reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable. What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without any cable connections, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless. With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the Martin BC-16E is equipped for anything.
Martin BC-16E Features:
4-string acoustic-electric bass guitar, built in Martin’s historic Nazareth, PA facility
Spruce top offers ample unplugged projection and volume
Rosewood back and sides grant you a harmonic-dense acoustic tone with rich bass and articulate highs
Forward-shifted X-bracing further boosts your bass for a formidable low-end thump
Standard 34-inch scale length and comfortable Martin Bass neck profile
Slick 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard studded with 23 frets
Stage-ready Martin E1 electronics system with built-in tuner, phase switch, and Tone/Volume controls
Handsome aesthetic appointments include a multi-stripe herringbone rosette and antique white body binding
Sturdy and stable closed-back bass tuning machines
Comfortably slim 1.58-inch nut width
Number of Strings:
4
String Type:
Steel
Body Type:
Acoustic Bass
Body Shape:
16E Acoustic Bass
Left-/Right-handed:
Right-handed
Color:
Natural
Top Wood:
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Wood:
East Indian Rosewood
Body Bracing:
Forward Shifted X Brace
Binding:
Antique White
Neck Material:
Select Hardwood
Neck Shape:
Bass
Fingerboard Material:
Ebony
Number of Frets:
23
Scale Length:
34"
Nut Width:
1.58"
Nut/Saddle Material:
Bone/Compensated White Tusq
Bridge Material:
Ebony
Tuning Machines:
Enclosed Gear
Electronics:
Martin E1
Strings:
Martin MA4800 Authentic Lifespan, .045-.100
Case/Gig Bag:
Softshell Case
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