{"product_id":"martin-000c12-16e-acoustic-electric-nylon-string-guitar-natural","title":"Martin 000C12-16E Acoustic-Electric Nylon-string Guitar - Natural","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe've carried a deep catalog of Martin steel-string instruments, but the 000C12-16E Nylon opens an entirely different door — one that leads into the warm, complex, fingertip-driven world of the nylon string guitar, now built with the Nazareth craftsmanship and signature Martin personality that defines every instrument we carry from this builder. The 000 Auditorium body at 12-fret with cutaway is an inspired platform for a nylon string instrument: the cutaway provides effortless upper register access that traditional classical guitars categorically deny, while the 12-fret neck join positions the bridge in the most resonant zone of the satin spruce top, enhancing the natural bloom and warmth that nylon strings are celebrated for. Martin's Unique A-Frame X-Brace System is the engineering heart of this instrument — a hybrid bracing approach that bridges the classical fan-bracing tradition with Martin's X-brace heritage, managing nylon string tension while delivering the balanced projection and clarity across all six strings that the Martin name demands. The 26.44\" scale length, 1 7\/8\" nut width, and 18\" saddle radius place this guitar firmly in classical playing territory, wide and comfortable for the fingerstyle technique and open hand position that nylon string playing rewards. Satin spruce top over satin mahogany back and sides keeps the feel natural and the wood breathing freely throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe visual details on this instrument are genuinely distinctive within the classical format. The bold herringbone rosette with multi-stripe brings one of Martin's most recognizable aesthetic signatures into the nylon string world with beautiful effect, while the slotted headstock with round slots — dressed with gold side-mount tuners wearing red swirl knobs — is among the most visually charming headstock presentations in the entire Martin catalog. An ebony fingerboard with no position markers honors classical tradition completely, while the classical drop-in saddle bridge with no bridge pins maintains authentic nylon string stringing. Martin E1 electronics with volume, tone, and phase controls plus a built-in chromatic tuner make this 000C12-16E a genuine performance instrument — from the practice room to the concert stage, wherever the nylon string voice is the right voice for the moment. For players crossing from the classical or flamenco world into amplified performance, or for any guitarist seeking the warmth and expressive character that only nylon delivers, we consider this one of the most versatile and welcoming instruments in our acoustic lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spruce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish Top:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Color: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Inlay: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Stripe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge Material:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge Style:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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