Martin D-16E Rosewood 2022

This D16 helps you channel some D-28 vibe and saves some cash. Spruce top, rosewood back and sides, matte finish, Fishman electronics.
I like these guitars quite a bit and think they represent a good value for a US made guitar. Two thumbs up from me.
Recorded with Shure KSM32, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, Logic Pro, no additional processing.
Strumming 0:01 Flatpicking 1:37 Fingerpicking 2:19 Capo 3:22
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[@TheMoneyMakingMentor]

I just got one of these. My first Martin. It sounds so big

[@brfam1977]

Wish more people made videos like this.

[@TomM-kl7uc]

Ian can get THE SOUND out of just about any guitar. Beautiful playing even if he's just strumming a chord!

[@johndingmansr.5895]

Outstanding Playing!

[@michaelenosmusic]

Warmth. Right from the first chord. I want me a Standard Series someday.. but they have one of these in Guitar Center and if I had the coin I would rescue it.

[@robf7213]

Great demo as always, Ian. Have you had the chance to play a D-16E Mahogany yet? Played both recently and couldn't decide which one I liked best. I think these make an excellent stage guitar

[@hollowbodymusic5673]

Is that the Special 16 model?

[@gb7153]

Nice sound👍

[@toddaglialoro6118]

How does this compare tone-wise with an OM-21 or -28?

[@jefferyclark351]

This is the Guitar Center Special 16 style

[@msigersYT]

The special 16 has a different rosette

[@WebertRLZ]

is that an ebony fretboard? Aren't they using richlight on these anymore?

[@JohnnyRebKy]

They have a ebony fretboard

[@geoffreycarter3981]

They are ebony, but for sustainability efforts, they are no longer only selecting black ebony sections of the tree for the fretboards.

[@teslapete4461]

what brace pattern?

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Scalloped and forward shifted X brace. Same bracing as HD28

[@Wiggi147]

@@JohnnyRebKyso basically we hope you like you’re strong babeh! 👀🤣🫶🏼💪🏼