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Martin 000C12-16E Nylon String Acoustic Electric Guitar - Premium Auditorium | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin 000C12-16E Nylon String Acoustic Electric Guitar represents the pinnacle of American classical guitar craftsmanship, combining Martin's legendary build quality with professional nylon-string performance. This premium auditorium-style cutaway features a gloss Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides, delivering bright treble response and exceptional volume projection. Perfect for advanced classical guitarists and crossover artists seeking Martin's uncompromising quality with modern amplification capabilities.
Product Overview
The 000C12-16E showcases Martin's mastery of classical guitar construction with their signature auditorium body size adapted for nylon-string performance. The premium Sitka spruce top delivers immediate responsiveness and brilliant projection, while the mahogany back and sides provide warm, focused midrange character with excellent clarity. Martin's unique A-Frame X-brace system optimizes top movement specifically for nylon-string tension and response characteristics.
This instrument bridges the gap between traditional classical guitars and contemporary performance needs through thoughtful design refinements. The 12-fret neck junction and cutaway design provide comfortable upper-fret access for advanced classical repertoire and modern fingerstyle techniques. The low-profile neck shape accommodates both traditional classical positioning and contemporary playing approaches, making it accessible to players from diverse musical backgrounds.
Martin's attention to detail extends to every aspect of construction, from the simple dovetail neck joint that ensures optimal energy transfer to the carefully voiced bracing pattern that balances projection with harmonic complexity. The gloss top finish highlights the natural beauty of premium Sitka spruce while protecting the wood and enhancing resonance development over time.
Ideal For
- Professional classical guitarists seeking American-made quality with modern features
- Advanced students transitioning to premium instruments for serious study and performance
- Crossover artists requiring versatility between classical and contemporary musical styles
- Recording musicians needing exceptional acoustic character with professional electronics
- Collectors appreciating Martin's prestigious heritage applied to nylon-string instruments
Key Features
Premium Sitka Spruce Top
The select Sitka spruce top provides brilliant projection and immediate responsiveness, offering the clarity and dynamic range essential for both classical fingerpicking and contemporary techniques. Martin's expert selection ensures optimal grain orientation and tonal characteristics.
Mahogany Back and Sides
Solid mahogany construction delivers warm, focused tone with excellent midrange clarity and controlled bass response. This classic tonewood pairing ensures balanced projection without overwhelming smaller performance spaces.
Unique A-Frame X-Brace System
Martin's proprietary bracing pattern optimizes top movement for nylon-string tension characteristics, ensuring maximum resonance transfer and harmonic complexity. This system balances projection with sustain for optimal acoustic performance.
Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1 Electronics
Professional-grade electronics capture the guitar's natural acoustic character with exceptional fidelity. The Matrix VT system provides reliable amplification without compromising the instrument's inherent tonal qualities.
Auditorium Cutaway Design
The 000-12 fret cutaway body combines comfortable upper-fret access with optimal acoustic projection. This design maintains structural integrity while expanding the playable range for advanced classical and contemporary techniques.
What's Included
- Martin 000C12-16E Nylon String Acoustic Electric Guitar
- Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1 electronics system
- Martin Premium Classical strings pre-installed
- Premium Martin gig bag for protection and transport
- Comprehensive warranty and documentation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Size | 000-12 Fret Cutaway (Auditorium) |
| Top Material | Sitka Spruce (Gloss Finish) |
| Back & Sides | Solid Mahogany (Satin Finish) |
| Neck Material | Select Hardwood |
| Fingerboard | Richlite |
| Bridge | Richlite |
| Scale Length | 26.44" |
| Nut Width | 1 7/8" |
| Neck Profile | Low Profile |
| Bracing | A-Frame X-Brace System |
| Electronics | Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1 |
| Construction | Simple Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Strings | Martin Premium Classical |
| Case | Martin Gig Bag Included |
Get Your Hands on This Classical Guitar Today
Experience the legendary craftsmanship and premium tone of the Martin 000C12-16E at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Feel the comfortable auditorium body design and hear how Martin's expertise translates to exceptional nylon-string performance. Visit our showroom to discover why Martin represents the gold standard in American guitar craftsmanship, now applied to the classical guitar world with stunning results.
