RETIRED
BC-16E 2020
BC-16E 2020
RETIRED
The 2020 BC-16E is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. Click here to see the updated 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 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. Available with your choice of either a gloss or satin top, this bass is ready to help you unleash your inner artist, wherever your musical journey takes you.
Style: Gloss Top
Overview
Recommended Strings:
Martin Authentic Acoustic SP® Bass Strings - Light
Body Size:
M-14 Fret Cutaway (0000-14 Fret Cutaway)
Finish Top:
Gloss
Construction:
Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish:
Satin
Bracing Pattern:
Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Scale Length:
34''
Brace Shape:
Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut:
1.58
Top Material:
Spruce
Neck Shape:
Bass
Back Material:
East Indian Rosewood
Neck Taper:
Standard Taper
Side Material:
East Indian Rosewood
Electronics:
Yes
Electronics Options:
Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2
Top
Top Color:
Clear
Bridge Style:
Belly - Drop in Saddle
Binding:
Antique White
Bridge String Spacing:
2 1/8''
Top Inlay Material:
Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material:
Ebony
Top Detail:
None
Bridge Pin Material:
White Plastic
Pickguard:
Tortoise Pattern or Black
Bridge Pin Dots:
Black Plastic
Pickguard Inlay:
None
Saddle:
Compensated White Tusq
Rosette:
Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius:
16"
Body
Brace Material:
Spruce
Back and Sides Color:
None
Brace Size:
5/16"
Back Detail:
None
Back Purfling/Strip:
None
Back Inlay Material:
Black Stripe
Heelcap:
Antique White
Side Detail:
None
Endpiece:
None
Side Inlay Material:
None
Endpiece Inlay:
None
Neck
Neck Material:
Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material:
Ebony
Finish Neck:
Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:
2.18''
Neck Color:
Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style:
None
Number of Frets Total:
23
Fingerboard Inlay Material:
None
Neck Joins Body At:
17th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material:
None
Side Dots:
White
Headstock
Headstock Shape:
Solid
Tuning Machines:
Black Enclosed Gear
Headplate Material:
East Indian Rosewood
Knob:
Black
Headplate Logo Style:
Script Old Style Overlay
Nut Material:
Bone
Headplate Binding Material:
None
Headplate Detail:
None
Misc
Case:
Soft-Shell
Left Handed Availability:
true
Label:
None
Pleked:
true