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.
Highlights
- Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret body size
- Mahogany back and 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
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Specifications
Top
Top Material: Spruce
Top Finish: 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 Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
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
Neck Finish: Satin
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets: 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 Inlay 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
Miscellaneous
Case: Softshell
Label: None
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: L.R. Baggs® Element™
Pleked: Yes
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