Best 000C12-16E Nylon 2020 Retired Models

The 2020 Martin 000C12-16E Nylon is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. Click here to see the updated Martin 000C12-16E Nylon.

The Martin 000C12-16E Nylon offers players a quality nylon string option from Martin’s iconic lineup of instruments. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, this guitar boasts a gloss spruce top paired with satin mahogany back and sides. Its Auditorium (000) 12-fret body size delivers a balanced tone across all six strings, enhanced by the inclusion of a cutaway for effortless access to higher frets. Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the 000C12-16E Nylon lets you sculpt your sound with onboard controls for volume, tone, and phase, while the built-in chromatic tuner ensures accurate tuning without the need for plugging in. This guitar is ready to help you unleash your inner artist, wherever your musical journey takes you. 

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