Our 16 Series guitars are better than ever!  Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory, the 16 series is now equipped with Martin E1 electronics giving you control over your sound, whether you’re playing at home, on stage, or in the studio. The onboard controls for volume, tone, and phase let you sculpt your sound with precision, while the built-in chromatic tuner ensures accurate tuning without the need for plugging in.

“We love them and would definitely point serious gigging players in their direction for personal perusal. If you are in the market for a quality gigging and recording acoustic guitar, these contemporary workhorses bring a fresh vibe to the USA-made Martin mythos in a way that is altogether inspiring.”

Guitar Magazine

The Martin E1 includes controls for Volume (to control overall output of the pickup), Tone (to control the bass and treble response of the pickup), and Phase (to reverse the phase 180 degrees, which can decrease feedback and increase bass response). It also includes a built-in chromatic tuner that does not need an instrument cable to be used. When the chromatic tuner is engaged, all output will be muted for silent tuning.