The 2026 Martin 00L-16E Black Smoke offers a distinctive blend of compact comfort, focused acoustic tone and modern style. Its sloped-shoulder 00L body produces a warm, woody voice with punchy mids, clear treble and a surprisingly strong projection for its size. The solid mahogany back and sides give the guitar a balanced, controlled low end, making it especially well suited to fingerstyle playing, songwriting and expressive rhythm work. A gloss Black Smoke top creates a bold visual contrast with the understated natural tones of the body, while the grained ivoroid pickguard and traditional Martin details add character. Scalloped X-bracing helps bring out the guitar’s resonance and dynamic response, and L.R. Baggs Element electronics make it ready for the stage or studio. Comfortable and responsive, the 00L-16E is an appealing option for players who want a smaller-bodied Martin with a distinctive look and a voice of its own.

Serial Number: 3070109

Specifications:

• Model: Martin 00L-16E Black Smoke

• Year: 2026

• Series: 16 Series

• Body shape: Sloped-shoulder 00, 14-fret

• Top: Spruce, gloss Black Smoke finish

• Back and sides: Solid mahogany, satin finish

• Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing

• Neck: Select hardwood, Modified Low Oval profile, High-Performance Taper

• Fingerboard: Ebony with 1955 Style 18 mother-of-pearl inlays

• Scale length: 24.9"

• Nut width: 1 3/4"

• Frets: 20

• Bridge: Ebony Modern Straightline, drop-in saddle

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element

• Tuners: Nickel open-gear with Butterbean knobs

• Nut: Bone

• Saddle: TUSQ

• Pickguard: Grained ivoroid

• Case: Softshell case included