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The DSS-16E Cherry Cola pairs Martin’s sloped-shoulder Dreadnought body with a short 24.9" scale, a combination introduced with the refreshed 16 Series. Its spruce top receives a gloss Cherry Cola finish, while solid mahogany back and sides are finished in satin for a distinct contrast in both color and texture. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing supports the spruce top, while the shorter scale gives this full-size Dreadnought a different feel from Martin’s traditional long-scale designs. The select hardwood neck uses a Modified Low Oval profile and satin finish, paired with an ebony fingerboard, 1 3/4" nut width and 1955 Style 18 inlays. The Cherry Cola finish is complemented by a distinctive grained ivoroid pickguard. An ebony bridge, TUSQ saddle and nickel open-gear tuners keep the remaining appointments traditional and straightforward. L.R. Baggs Element electronics provide a simple onboard solution for amplified use without changing the guitar’s clean acoustic presentation. A softshell case is included. Highlights Gloss spruce top in Cherry Cola Solid mahogany back and sides Sloped-shoulder Dreadnought body with short 24.9" scale Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing L.R. Baggs Element electronics Specifications Body Body Size: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought, 14-Fret Top: Spruce Top Color: Cherry Cola Top Finish: Gloss Back: Mahogany Sides: Mahogany Back & Side Finish: Satin Bracing: Forward-Shifted Scalloped X-Brace Pickguard: Grained Ivoroid Neck Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Finish: Satin Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Fingerboard: Ebony Fingerboard Inlays: 1955 Style 18 Scale Length: 24.9" Nut Width: 1 3/4" Total Frets: 20 Hardware Bridge: Ebony Saddle: TUSQ Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T) Electronics Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Miscellaneous Series: 16 Series Case: Softshell Case Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars? Tone Shop Guitars is an independent Martin dealer with locations in Addison, Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments and multiple financing options.
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