{"product_id":"dss-16e-cherry-cola","title":"Martin DSS-16E Cherry Cola","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the slope-shoulder dreadnought design may be common for other builders, it is relatively uncommon for C.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co. Unlike traditional square shoulder designs, rounded shoulders diffuse the dreadnought's sometimes overwhelming bass response, which adds clarity and balance, and it also subtly increases the dynamic range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the all-new 16 Series, the DSS-16E is the latest iteration of Martin's slope-shoulder dreadnought. 24.9\" scale length, Spruce Top, Mahogany back and sides, and scalloped forward-shifted bracing under the hood combine for a warm, punchy tone. With a Cherry Cola top finish, this DSS-16E looks the part, too. We love the way the red pops with the contrasting Ivoroid pickguard, and the glossy finish is translucent so you can see the Spruce grain underneath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DSS-16E is built with a 1 3\/4\" nut width and a Modified Low Oval neck profile for a smooth playing experience. The shorter scale and generous nut width give the guitar an easy, comfortable feel, while the High-Performance Taper keeps the neck feeling familiar and manageable farther up the fingerboard. Each new 16 Series guitar also comes with factory-installed LR Baggs Element electronics and a strap button on the heel, so this DSS-16E is ready to roll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its slope-shoulder body and shorter scale, the DSS-16E occupies an interesting spot in the Martin lineup. The body size packs the projection and low-end authority expected from a dreadnought, but the rounded shoulders and forward-shifted scalloped bracing give it a more balanced response that works well for strumming, flatpicking, and players who want a little more control over a dreadnought's natural power. A Martin design approached from a slightly different angle, and the Cherry Cola finish provides plenty of personality to match the sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBody Size: Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Material: Spruce Top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Cherry Cola \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Mahogany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides Finish: Satin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides Color: Dark Mahogany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracing: Forward Shifted X, Scalloped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Material: Select Hardwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Shape: Modified Low Oval \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Taper: High-Performance Taper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.9\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Nut: 1 3\/4\" Fingerboard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth at 12th Fret: 2 1\/8\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Inlay: 1955 Style 18, Mother of Pearl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Joint: Simple Dovetail \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Material: Ebony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Style: Modern Straightline, Drop-in Saddle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge String Spacing: 2 5\/32\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaddle: TUSQ, 16\" Radius \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pins: Black Polymer with Abalone Dots \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickguard: Grained Ivoroid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosette: Custom Multi-Stripe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Antique White \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadplate: East Indian Rosewood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear, Butterbean Knobs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut: Bone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.9\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics: L.R. 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