What You Need To Know

1 What’s the idea behind these new 16 Series models? All three electro models have new features for Martin, combining to make them unique propositions in the range. They’re dubbed the ‘Americana’ series, balancing Martin tradition with contemporary appointments – that silver binding especially. 2 The tonewood choices of sycamore and cherry are quite different for Martin… This is the company showing its commitment to using sustainable US hardwoods. Martin also found sycamore works well with the dreadnought body shape after success with a limited-edition D-18 model. The back and sides on the orchestra model are homegrown Pennsylvanian cherry, chosen because Martin believes it offers a warmer tone for a smaller body. 3 Those dreadnought shapes look different, too… Indeed. And that’s the really interesting twist to be found here: they’re 000 depth.