What guitar did Joan Baez play?
Martin guitar
Joan Baez, musician and political activist, often performs with only a guitar to accompany her clear strong voice, her Martin guitar.
Why are some acoustic guitars louder than others?
The more air you move, the more volume produced. So generally, bigger guitars, the dreadnaughts and jumbos, tend to have the most volume. However, that’s not always the case; and there are many other factors that can contribute to the instrument’s overall tone. Construction, wood types, bracing styles…
What is 00 size guitar?
A lower bout of approximately 13 1/2”, 0 guitars are very small, similar to parlors, and typically has 12-fret necks. Larger than a 0, the 00 usually has around a 14 1/8” lower bout and a 12-fret neck. Larger than a 00, the 000 usually has a 15” or wider lower bout.
What kind of back does a Martin 000 have?
An affordable 000 with granadillo back and sides and Fishman electronics. Martin’s 16-series guitars have long had a reputation for excellent value.
Where are the Martin 16 series instruments made?
Built alongside the company’s higher-end models in its Nazareth, Pennsylvania, factory, the cost of the 16-series instruments is reduced because Martin uses a less-complex manufacturing process than it does for its Standard-series models, while the value is increased because Martin adds features such as built-in electronics.
What kind of scale does a Martin 000 16E have?
While some earlier 16-series 000’s had a long scale, Martin chose the traditional short scale for this 000-16E, which, combined with the contemporary-feeling high-performance neck, make the guitar very playable.
What kind of body does a Martin guitar have?
Martin combines its grand performance body with traditional styling for an exceptional contemporary flattop. 12-fret 00 fuses classic catalog guitar style with contemporary tone and feel. Great-sounding mahogany and spruce 000 includes Fishman electronics. This acoustic-electric introduces a completely new body shape and an innovative neck joint.