Music greats, including David Crosby, Paul McCartney, and Eric Clapton, all play Martin guitars. You can play your music with a clear, solid tone and volume with the Martin 16 HD-R Adirondack Acoustic Guitar, which is constructed to deliver the vintage sound and the look of 1930s guitar craftsmanship. The body size of this series is “dreadnought,” also known as D-size. The dreadnought series was pioneered by Martin guitar, and it is now the standard size for bluegrass musicians because of its loud and clear volume and rich, clear tone. Dreadnought size can be sought after by acoustic guitar players from many other genres as well who enjoy the rich and beautiful tone it can create. There are 14 frets above the body and 20 total, with a scale length of 25.4 inches. Martin 16 HD-R Adirondack players can expect the tuning to remain constant all along the strings due to the high construction standards of the fingerboard, body, and neck. The neck width is 2.25 inches at the twelfth fret, which offers great playability. You can expect consistent tone and volume from the bass to the highest strings as Martin guitars are manufactured according to the highest standards using the highest quality equipment available. Wood selection is critical to the sound of an acoustic guitar. The Martin 16 HD-R Adirondack acoustic guitar is constructed from solid East Indian rosewood on both the back and sides with a spruce topper and braces. Spruce is the most sought after guitar topper wood because of the clear tone and volume it provides the guitarist. The fingerboard, which is supple to handle, is made of ebony, and the neck is solid Spanish cedar. Cedar necks have been prized since the 1800s for their lightness and strength. Martin Guitar works closely with the Forest Stewardship Council and the Rainforest Alliance to ensure that their rosewood, spruce, ebony, and cedar products do not harm endangered species and their habitats. The Martin 16 HD-R Adirondack acoustic guitar model includes sustainable wood with certified parts. In addition to the famous warm tone and clear volume of Martin that can be found in this instrument, there are many other attractive features that can add to the 16 HD-R Adirondack look. A long pattern diamond and square fingerboard inlays adorn the length of the fingerboard. The standout pickguard is nitrate turquoise colored. The finish is highly polished and toned for a smooth feel with a vintage toner to create a custom vintage look. The vintage look is then further accentuated with a fine herringbone inlay around the edge, where the rosewood sides meet the spruce topper. This is an homage to the herringbone trim that was previously featured on pre-World War II series Martin guitars.