I recently purchased a new, mint 1994 D-16H. It had never been played. I removed the protective plastic on the pickguard that Martin shipped it with. It is absolutely mint, right from the factory.
It is a "wow" guitar. I hate to even get it out of it's case, but gonna for some Bluegrass here in FL this winter.
I'm bragging, I know, but as my Pappy used to say. "Even a blind squirrel finds a nut onc't in awhile"
Sep 13, 2009 Rating
martin D16 -H by: mike
amazingly underatted guitar. I own one signed by chris martin that I bought second hand [as new ]about eight years ago.Regrettably i marked the top with a bunch of keys , my luthier remarked that now instead of looking at it you will have to use it. It has not been back in its case for seven years.I think that generally the purist Martin taliban owners, and neverwozzers unless sneering "Brazilian or nothing "should take a closer look. however as the Blue book quotes U.S.D 750 would all of those selling contact me as I will buy the next fifty avaialabe and take a chance! Thanks for making my one Mr Martin! Not wishing to enter a guitar pissing contest I also own a cosiderable collection of high end instruments so can impartially comment.
Jun 16, 2009 Rating
Don't sell it by: Anonymous
Even though the D-16 H guitars are not worth as much as many other Martins. They are quite rare and highly sought after since they were made with hand tuned and carved pre-war bracing. They were only made for a few years and discontinued for they were too expensive to build at that price point.
I have a D-16H. You'd have to pay at least 2500 dollars to find a guitar that sounds as good as the D-16H. It's a LOUD guitar. My luthier loved the sound so much he wanted to buy it.
Feb 27, 2009 Rating
real world by: Anonymous
Yeah about 5 years ago..In the real world today March 2009 it is worth 1200 average..This is NOT book value but what they are selling for at shops and ebay...
