{"product_id":"martin-00l-16e-black-smoke-grand-concert-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Martin 00L-16E 'Black Smoke' Grand Concert Acoustic Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Martin 00L-16E Black Smoke is a warmly intimate and beautifully distinctive new addition to the refreshed 16 Series - a sloped-shoulder Grand Concert that combines the Black Smoke gloss top treatment with solid mahogany back and sides for a focused, vintage-inspired acoustic character that is immediately appealing to fingerstyle players, songwriters, and players who prefer a more intimate and nuanced acoustic voice over the broad projection of a full dreadnought. The sloped-shoulder 00L body produces a woody, responsive acoustic character with punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a controlled low end - a sound that sits comfortably in any mix without overwhelming the other elements of an ensemble, and that rewards touch and nuance with expressive, dynamic tonal response across the full playing range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe gloss Black Smoke top finish gives this 00L a bold, dramatic visual identity that sets it apart from every other small-body Martin in the 16 Series - dark and commanding against the satin Dark Mahogany back and sides, with the grained ivoroid pickguard and antique white binding providing period-inspired visual contrast. Scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance, while the Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper, ebony fingerboard with 1955 Style 18 mother-of-pearl inlays, bone nut, TUSQ saddle, ebony bridge with abalone-dotted black polymer pins, nickel open-gear butterbean tuners, and East Indian rosewood headplate with script old-style overlay complete a 16 Series specification of considerable vintage-inspired refinement. L.R. Baggs Element electronics make the 00L-16E immediately stage and studio-ready. Ideal for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone who wants a warm, intimate Martin acoustic-electric with a bold and distinctive visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss spruce top in Black Smoke finish with satin solid mahogany back and sides delivers a warm, focused, and vintage-inspired acoustic character with punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a controlled low end that sits naturally in any musical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloped-shoulder 00L body produces a woody, responsive, and intimately nuanced acoustic voice with surprising projection for its compact size - perfectly suited to fingerstyle, songwriting, and expressive rhythm playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance for a full, dynamic acoustic voice that rewards light playing with clarity and sensitivity across the full tonal range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper, ebony fingerboard with 1955 Style 18 mother-of-pearl inlays, bone nut, and 24.9\" short scale length deliver a comfortable, familiar Martin playing experience with a relaxed feel that suits the 00L's intimate acoustic character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL.R. Baggs Element electronics provide natural, transparent amplified acoustic tone suitable for live performance and recording - completing a stage-ready specification straight from the factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Sloped Shoulder Grand Concert (00L), 14-fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Spruce, gloss, Black Smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop inlay: Black stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides: Solid mahogany, satin, Dark Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack inlay: Black stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: Scalloped X-brace, spruce, 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Simple dovetail neck joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Antique white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Custom multi-stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Grained ivoroid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Select hardwood, Modified Low Oval, high-performance taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck finish: Satin, Dark Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard inlays: 1955 Style 18, mother of pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard width at nut: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard width at 12th fret: 2-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide dots: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale length: 24.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal frets: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck joins body at: 14th fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle: TUSQ, 16\" radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Ebony, Modern Straightline drop-in saddle, 2-5\/32\" string spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge pins: Black polymer with abalone dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeelcap: Antique white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock: Solid with square taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadplate: East Indian rosewood, script old-style overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Nickel open gear with butterbean knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: L.R. Baggs Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Waterproof softshell case with backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: USA (Nazareth, Pennsylvania)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew for: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48583890731229,"sku":"40\/16-00L16E-BS","price":4099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0367\/8045\/files\/0H3A9059.jpg?v=1789956410","url":"https:\/\/www.acousticcentre.com.au\/products\/martin-00l-16e-black-smoke-grand-concert-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Acoustic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}