Description

The J-16E Black Smoke introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series—pairing standout style with powerful projection. Its gloss spruce top in a striking Black Smoke finish is matched with satin solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for deep bass, rich overtones, and articulate highs that cut through the mix with clarity. The Jumbo body size delivers thunderous volume with sparkling top-end response—ideal for strummers, rhythm players, and anyone who wants a commanding stage presence. A grained ivoroid pickguard adds a distinctive visual touch, while scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance for a full, dynamic voice. L.R. Baggs® Element™ electronics make it ready for live performance or recording. With size, reach, and authority, it’s built to command the room.

• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck: Select Hardwood
• Scale Length: 25.4″
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: Black Smoke
• Top Inlay: Black Stripe
• Binding: Antique White
• Bridge Style: Modern Straightline – Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32″
• Bridge Pin: Black Polymer
• Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
• Pickguard: Grained Ivoroid
• Rosette: Custom Multi-Stripe
• Saddle: TUSQ®
• Saddle Radius: 16″
• Body Size: J 14-Fret
• Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back and Side Finish: Satin
• Back and Sides Color: Natural
• Back Inlay: Black Stripe
• Bracing Pattern: 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 and Bridge: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
• 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: Soft Shell