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Martin DSS-16E Slope Shoulder, 1935 Burst Overview
The Martin DSS-16E Slope Shoulder brings classic dreadnought character to the refreshed 16 Series. Delivering a warm, vintage-inspired voice, it pairs a solid spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, crisp treble and a focused low end that sits beautifully in a mix. It produces a woody, intimate sound with impressive projection, making it equally at home in the studio, on stage or anywhere else. Whether you're strumming energetic rhythms or accompanying a singer, it offers the balanced, expressive tone that players have come to expect from Martin.
For the first time, Martin has matched this slope shoulder dreadnought design with a shorter 24.9" scale length, creating a more relaxed playing feel while complementing the guitar's naturally warm tonal character. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance, sustain and bass response, while the satin-finished Modified Low Oval neck and ebony fingerboard ensure lasting comfort. L.R. Baggs Element electronics faithfully reproduce the instrument's voice when amplified, and Martin Era Legacy Edition strings complete a package that's ready to inspire.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionClassic slope shoulder character with a modern feel
The DSS-16E Slope Shoulder blends the warm, woody voice of a traditional slope shoulder dreadnought with thoughtful modern refinements. Its compact-feeling 24.9" scale length is paired with the iconic body shape for the first time, producing a relaxed playing experience without sacrificing the projection and authority expected from a full-sized acoustic. The result is a guitar that feels immediately familiar in the hands while offering the rich, vintage-inspired tone that has made this style a favourite among singer-songwriters and rhythm players for decades.
Solid tonewoods for rich acoustic performance
A solid spruce top works in harmony with solid mahogany back and sides to produce a balanced voice with punchy midrange, articulate treble and a focused, controlled bass response. This combination delivers excellent clarity for chord work while retaining the warmth and depth needed for expressive solo performances. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing allows the top to resonate more freely, increasing sustain, responsiveness and low-end presence, so every performance feels lively, dynamic and full of character. It's perfect for almost any musical style
Comfortable playability that inspires confidence
Built for long rehearsals, recording sessions and live performances alike, the DSS-16E features a satin-finished Modified Low Oval neck that sits naturally in the hand. The shorter scale length reduces string tension, making bends, chord transitions and extended playing sessions feel more relaxed without compromising the guitar's tonal definition. An ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, durable playing surface across all 20 frets, offering precise response whether you're fingerpicking delicate passages or delivering powerful strummed accompaniment.
Equipped for every performance
The L.R. Baggs Element pickup system faithfully captures the guitar's natural warmth and dynamic response, ensuring dependable amplified sound for gigs, recording sessions and rehearsals. Quality appointments including an ebony bridge, bone saddle and nickel open-gear tuners contribute to reliable tuning stability, excellent sustain and efficient string vibration transfer. Supplied with Martin Era Legacy Edition strings and a protective softshell case, the DSS-16E arrives ready to perform wherever your music takes you.
Specifications
- Product Name: Martin DSS-16E Slope Shoulder, 1935 Burst
- Product Code: DSS-16E-BU
Body
- Body Size: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought - 14 Fret
- Top Material: Spruce
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back Material: Solid Mahogany
- Side Material: Solid Mahogany
- Back & Side Finish: Satin
- Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
Neck & Fretboard
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
- Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element
- Case: Softshell
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