The Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass is ideal if you love to write and practice on an unplugged bass but also need the option to plug it in to record or play live with your band. The BC-16E includes a solid Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and forward shifted scalloped bracing to deliver deep, thumping Martin tone whether you are plugged in or using the built-in Fishman^® electronics. It also includes a fast, comfortable neck so you can keep the rhythm section tight. The BC-16E is strung with Martin Authentic Acoustic Bass Strings.

The Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass is ideal if you love to write and practice on an unplugged bass but also need the option to plug it in to record or play live with your band. The BC-16E includes a solid Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and forward shifted scalloped bracing to deliver deep, thumping Martin tone whether your plugged in or using the built-in Fishman. electronics. It also includes a fast, comfortable neck so you can keep the rhythm section tight.

BODY SIZE: M-14 Fret Cutaway 10000-14 Fret
FINISH TOP: Gloss Cutaway
CONSTRUCTION: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
BACK & SIDE FINISH: Satin
BRACING PATTERN: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
SCALE LENGTH: 34"
BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1.58"
TOP MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
NECK SHAPE: Bass
BACK MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood
NECK TAPER: Standard Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood
ELECTRONICS: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance