Martin DSS-16E Cherry Cola

The DSS-16E Cherry Cola introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series—pairing standout style with warm, vintage-inspired tone. Its gloss spruce top in a striking Cherry Cola finish is matched with satin solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a focused low end that sits well in any mix. The slope-shoulder Dreadnought body shape delivers a woody, intimate tone—now paired for the first time with a short 24.9" scale length for a relaxed feel that complements its natural warmth. A grained ivoroid pickguard adds a distinctive visual touch, while forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and bass response. L.R. Baggs® Element™ electronics make it ready for the stage. With feel, character, and presence in equal measure, it’s built to command the room.

Specs:

• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
  
• Finish Top: Gloss
  
• Top Color: Cherry Cola
  
• Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
  
• Binding: Antique White
  
• Bridge Material: Ebony
  
• Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
  
• Pickguard: Grained Ivoroid
  
• Rosette: Custom Multi-Stripe
  
• Saddle: TUSQ®
  
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Body Size: Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret
  
• Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
  
• Back & Side Material: Solid Mahogany
  
• Back and Sides Finish: Satin
  
• Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
  
• Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
  
• Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace, Scalloped
  
• Brace Material: 5/16" Spruce
  
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
  
• Finish Neck: Satin
  
• Scale Length: 24.9"
  
• Number of Frets Total: 20
  
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
  
• Heelcap: Antique White
  
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
  
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18, Mother of Pearl
  
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
  
• Side Dots: White
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
  
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean knobs
  
• Nut Material: Bone
• Case: Softshell
  
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs® Element™
  
• Pleked: Yes