A great introduction to a pre-war style acoustic guitar, the Classic Series I has fine craftsmanship and a natural acoustic tone. The Recording King RD-16-CFE guitar features a solid Engelmann spruce top, mahogany back and sides, fully scalloped forward-x bracing and a mahogany neck. Series I models have a Recording King "damask" pattern M.O.P. headstock inlay and abalone snowflake position markers. The traditioanl features on this guitar include a vintage-style beveled pickguard and classic butterbean tuners. The RD-16 is available in natural, sunburst and black finishes! The Recording King RD-16-CFE has the look and sound of a true classic. Comes with a Fishman Classic 4 EQ pickup system.

 

 

Style:	Dreadnaught	000-Style
Top:	Solid Spruce, Englemann	Solid Spruce, Englemann
Back & Sides:	Mahogany (RD-16) or Rosewood (RD-17)	Mahogany (RO-16) or Rosewood (RO-17)
Neck:	Mahogany	Mahogany
Finish:	Glossy	Glossy
Rosette:	B/W Vintage	B/W Vintage
Fretboard:	Rosewood	Rosewood
Headstock Inlay:	M.O.P. "Damask" Design	M.O.P. "Damask" Design
Fretboard Inlay:	Abalone Snowflake	Abalone Snowflake
Frets:	Nickel, 20	Nickel, 20
Tuners:	Butterbean	Butterbean
Bridge:	Rosewood	Rosewood
Pickguard:	Vintage-Style Beveled Tortoise	N/A
Truss Rod	Yes	Yes
Strings:	Martin	Martin
Nut, Width:	Bone, 1-11/16"	Bone, 1-3/4"
Scale Length:	25-3/8"	24.9"
Depth:	5"	4"
Upper Bout:	11.75"	11.5"
Lower Bout:	15.5"	15-1/8"
Body Length:	20"	19.5"
Total Length:	40.75"	39.5"
Options:	Natural, Sunburst & Black Finishes	Natural, Sunburst & Black Finishes

 

Recording King RD-16-CFE acoustic guitar comes with free hard case, free setup, free stand, free shipping and an extra set of Martin guitar strings.