CF Martin DC16RGTE Aura Acoustic Electric Guitar

Comments about CF Martin DC16RGTE Aura Drednought Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar:

Man I love this guitar. When I decided I was going to break down and buy a good quality guitar that had to be American Made, I tried them all in the $1500 to $2200 price range. Gibson J-45, Taylor 310,410 Martin DC-16 GTE and then the DC-16 RGTE. I knew from the minute I pick up this guitar that it was the one. So I went in a local Sam Ash Dealer and played this guitar off and on for about 1 year. Finally I could not take it any more I sold my Motorcycle and bought the guitar and have not quit playing it yet. I would tell anyone that is looking to spend this amount of money to really look at this guitar. If I had to give one complaint I would have to say that for the tuner to come on and work you have to have a cord plugged in the jack. I understand the reason behind it to save battery life, but if this is the only complaint that I have then I really don't have one.

Comments about CF Martin DC16RGTE Aura Drednought Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar:

I have been playing for several years and found myself wanting a better quality guitar than what I already had. I did alot of research on serveral different guitars. I went to a local music store and play the Taylor 314,310,414,410, the gibson J-45, Larrivee, and then I played the Martin DC-16RGTE. I fell in love with this guitar. I spent night and day thinking about it. It took me 1 year from the time I played the first one until I was able to purchase this guitar. I am so satisfied with this guitar. I would tell anyone who is look to spend between the 1500 and 2000 dollar range to really look at this guitar. If I had any complaint it would be that for the Tuner to function you must plug in a cord to the jack. I understand that by doing this it saves battery power, but if I had to give a complaint that would be it.

Comments about CF Martin DC16RGTE Aura Drednought Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar:

I have also always wanted a Martin, so I finally picked up a DC-16RGTE and I'm glad I did. I had an Ovation Balladeer and this is in a different atmosphere. I am still learning, but I now have a set of Ping irons to work with instead of a set of knock-offs... if you know what I mean. The smell of new guitar is addictive. The sound is unforgetable.

Comments about CF Martin DC16RGTE Aura Drednought Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar:

If you are looking for a mid price Martin this is probably just what you are looking for. The only downside is that the electronics go through batteries. About 4-6 hours is all you can expect from a good 9v. Tone, playability, volume are all there in spades with the DC16RGTE. I don't think you get the dovetail neck joint until you get into the D18s which is a good bit more money and the next real sound upgrade in the line. The D-16s have a mortise and slot joint which still works great after all it is a Martin! I love this guitar. It has just the sound I was looking for in something pricewise that I could justify to the Mrs. I play mostly acoustic rock and blues - this does all that well plugged or miked. You can't beat this guitar for the price.

Comments about CF Martin DC16RGTE Aura Drednought Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar:

I OWNED A HD28, IT PLAYED GOOD, BUT DIDN;T HAVE THE VOLUME I WANTED.I TRIED THE DC16RGTE,AND LOVED IT,
PLAYS GOOD AND SOUNDS GREAT.

Comments about CF Martin DC16RGTE Aura Drednought Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar:

I OWNED A HD28, AND SOLD IT,IT PLAYED GOOD BUT IT DID NOT HAVE THE VOLUME.I BOUGHT A DC16RGTE AND WAS AMAZED AT THE VOLUME,TONE, AND EASINESS OF PLAYING.
I LIKE IT TWO TO ONE OVER THE HD28

Comments about CF Martin DC16RGTE Aura Drednought Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar:

"I've always wanted a Martin so I finally picked up a DC-16RGTE and I'm glad I did. The sound of the spruce top and rosewood body is absolutely stunning. If you need to plug it in, the built-in Fishman electronics sound wonderful."