Detail 01
000 12-fret cutaway body
The 12-fret layout places frets closer together, while the cutaway reaches the upper fret area.
Product detailSKU #1500000434272
Martin000C12-16E 16 Series Rosewood Left-Handed Nylon-String Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The left-handed 000C12-16E is a nylon-string acoustic-electric classical guitar with a 000 12-fret cutaway body. A Sitka spruce top joins mahogany back and sides, while the low-profile neck and ebony fingerboard suit detailed position work. The cutaway opens up the upper fret area, and the 12-fret layout keeps frets closer together. For amplification, Martin E1 electronics provide volume, tone, and phase controls, with a built-in chromatic tuner for quick tuning checks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed classical playing that uses nylon strings and upper-fret melodic material.
- Amplified acoustic guitar work needing onboard tone adjustment, phase control, and tuning.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players; this is a left-handed guitar.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Martin E1 electronics
Volume, tone, and phase controls are onboard, alongside a chromatic tuner.
Detail 03
20 frets
The instrument has 20 total frets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a left-handed model.
- 02It is built for nylon strings.
- 03A softshell case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it include electronics?
Yes. It has Martin E1 electronics with volume, tone, and phase controls and a built-in chromatic tuner.
02Which handedness is it?
It is a left-handed model.
03Is there a case?
Yes. A softshell case is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- Martin E1
6 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Orientation
- Left handed
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Nut Width
- 1
- Saddle Radius
- 18 inch
- Scale Length
- 26.44
25 detailsBody & build
- Brace Material
- Sitka spruce
- Color
- Dark mahogany
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Binding
- Black
- Back Amp Sides Wood
- Mahogany
- Inlay Material
- None
- Body Size
- 000-12 Fret Cutaway
- Top Material
- Sitka spruce
- Binding Material
- None
- Inlay Style
- None
- Body Finish
- Satin
- Construction
- Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
- Finish
- Satin
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Neck Color
- Dark mahogany
- Headplate Material
- East Indian rosewood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Body Style
- Non-Scalloped
- Color Finish
- Natural
- Bridge Style
- Classical - Drop-in Saddle
- Tuning Machines
- Gold Side Mount
- Body Shape
- Non-Scalloped
- Side Dots
- White
- Back Inlay Material
- Black Stripe
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Softshell
9 detailsOther
- Taper
- Standard Taper
- Rosette
- Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
- Saddle
- White TUSQ
- Knob
- Red Swirl
- Heelcap
- East Indian rosewood
- Shape
- Low Profile
- Bracing Pattern
- Unique (A-Frame) X Brace
- Brace Shape
- Non-Scalloped
- Brace Size
- 1/4 inch
