Description

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.

• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck: Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard and Bridge: Ebony
• Scale Length: 24.9″
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: 1935 Burst
• Top Inlay: Black Stripe
• Binding: Antique White
• Bridge Style: Modern Straightline – Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32″
• Bridge Pins: Black Polymer
• Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Rosette: Custom Multi-Stripe
• Saddle: TUSQ®
• Saddle Radius: 16″
• Body Size: Sloped Shoulder D 14-Fret
• Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back and Side Finish: Satin
• Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
• Back Inlay: Black Stripe
• Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16″
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Heelcap: Antique White
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl
• Side Dots: White
• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
• Headplate: East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut: Bone
• Case: Deluxe Gig Bag