The DSS-16E 1935 Burst introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series—pairing standout style with warm, vintage-inspired tone. Its gloss spruce top in a striking 1935 Burst finish is matched with satin solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a focused low end that sits well in any mix. The slope-shoulder Dreadnought body shape delivers a woody, intimate tone—now paired for the first time with a short 24.9" scale length for a relaxed feel that complements its natural warmth. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and bass response, while L.R. Baggs® Element™ electronics make it ready for the stage. With feel, character, and presence in equal measure, it’s built to command the room.
Specifications
HIGHLIGHTS
- Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret Body Size
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Spruce Top with 1935 Burst Top Color
- Modified Low Oval Neck with High-Performance Taper
- 1 3/4" Fingerboard Width at Nut
- Softshell Case Included
- Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze Light
TOP
- Top Material: Spruce
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: 1935 Burst
- Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
- Top Detail: None
- Binding: Antique White
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Bridge Pin Material: Black Polymer
- Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Rosette: Custom Multi-Stripe
- Saddle: TUSQ
- Saddle Radius: 16"
BODY
- Body Size: Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret
- Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Back and Sides Finish: Satin
- Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
- Back and Side Detail: None
- Back Purfling/Strip: None
- Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
- Side Inlay Material: None
- Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Endpiece: None
- Endpiece Inlay: None
NECK
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Heelcap: Antique White
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
- Fingerboard Inaly Material: Mother of Pearl
- Fingerboard Binding Material: None
- Side Dots: White
HEADSTOCK
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
- Headplate Binding Material: None
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Knob: Butterbean
- Nut Material: Bone
MISC
- Case: Softshell
- Label: None
- Electronics: Yes
- Electronics Options: L.R. Baggs Element
- Pleked: True