The Martin 000C12-16E Nylon delivers the rich, expressive voice of a premium nylon-string guitar with the precision and craftsmanship Martin is renowned for. Its 12-fret Auditorium body produces a balanced, articulate tone across all strings, while the cutaway ensures effortless access to higher frets. With built-in E1 electronics and a chromatic tuner, the 000C12-16E Nylon combines traditional tonal warmth with modern versatility, making it an ideal instrument for both stage and studio performance.

Features 

• 000-12 Fret Cutaway body size
  
• Mahogany back and sides
  
• Spruce top
  
• Low Profile with Standard Taper neck
  
• 1 7/8'' fingerboard width at nut
  
• Softshell case

Specifications 

General
Body Size: 000-12 Fret Cutaway
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Scale Length: 26.44"
Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
Electronics: Martin E1

Body
Top: Spruce
Top Finish: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Binding: Black
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Back and Sides Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Inlay: Black Stripe
Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge: Ebony, Classical Drop-in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16"
Saddle: White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 18"
Pickguard: None

Neck
Neck: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Low Profile
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin

Fingerboard
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 5/16"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8"
Fingerboard Inlay: None
Fingerboard Binding: None
Side Dots: White
Number of Frets: 20

Headstock
Headstock Shape: Slotted with Round Slots and Square Taper
Headplate: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding: None
Tuning Machines: Gold Side Mount
Knob: Red Swirl
Nut: Bone

Bracing
Bracing Pattern: Unique (A-Frame) X-Brace System
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"

Additional Features
Heelcap: East Indian Rosewood