2013 Martin HD-16R LSH Natural
Here is an original pre-owned 2013 Martin HD-16R LSH. It has been well cared for, barely played and it's nice and clean. Sounds incredible, too!
The D in the model name means it is a dreadnought size, a Martin invention and the most popular acoustic guitar design in history. The R stands for the solid rosewood from India, prized for its lush, smoky tone and used for the guitar's back and sides. The H in the model name stands for Herringbone trim, which is inlaid around the edge and soundhole of the solid Sitka spruce top. H-designated Martins traditionally have hand-scalloped braces, allowing the soundboard to move freely for a more resonant tone. That is also the case with this model. The LS in the name stands for L A R G E S O U N D. And that it does have, in piles and piles. This is a modern dreadnought with a high Wow Factor. It is a great looking guitar with a big, bold voice that will stand out in any jam session and is likely good for scaring cats.
The 16 in the name refers to the 16 Series of guitars. These are the highest grade guitars in the regular catalog that feature the modern Mortise and Tenon neck joint. This joint is far less time and labor intensive than the traditional, hand-fitted dovetail joint and therefore helps keep costs down for the consumer. But unlike many M&T neck Martins, today's 16s get the Hybrid X bracing pattern, which means it has the same X brace and tone bars below the soundhole as the most expensive Martins, along with the addition of the A-frame braces installed above the soundhole necessary to that neck joint. As such the 16s often have the fullest, most powerful sound of the M&T Martins. Well, things just got all the more full and powerful with the addition of the large soundhole.
14-fret dreadnoughts often sound much louder to the player than someone sitting across the room. But guitars like the HD-28LSV and the D-28 Clarence White just fill up a room with tone. The LS Martins have all been very popular. They have also been very expensive. This is the first time Martin has made available a more affordable LS and it is long over due.
Don't miss it!
Comes with original hardshell case, too.
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