Martin Grand J-16E 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
This powerhouse of an instrument is designed for the experienced player who craves room-filling volume and complex, shimmering textures. As a Grand Jumbo—the largest body shape Martin offers—the J-16E 12-String utilizes its massive air chamber to generate a "muscular" and full-bodied voice that remains articulate even during heavy strumming. The soundboard is crafted from Sitka Spruce, a top wood celebrated for its dynamic range and projection, while the back and sides feature East Indian Rosewood. This classic pairing anchors the jangling chime of the 12 strings with a solid, resonant low end and rich harmonic overtones that define the legendary Martin sound.
While 12-string guitars are sometimes intimidated by their playability, Martin has masterfully addressed this with their High-Performance Taper neck profile. This slender, modern neck carve ensures that navigating the Ebony fretboard is comfortable and fatigue-free, whether you are playing open cowboy chords or intricate leads. Under the hood, Scalloped X-Bracing allows the top to vibrate freely, enhancing the guitar's natural resonance. When it's time to take that massive acoustic tone to the stage, the onboard Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 electronics provide a transparent and natural amplification, ensuring your audience hears every nuance of this Nazereth, PA-crafted masterpiece.
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Highlights
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Grand Jumbo Body: Martin's largest body size delivers unparalleled volume, depth, and projection.
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Classic Tonewood Pairing: Sitka Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood back/sides offer a balanced, full-spectrum tone with deep lows and sparkling highs.
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Playability First: Features a High-Performance Taper neck and 1.8" nut width, making this 12-string surprisingly comfortable to play.
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Stage Ready: Equipped with Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 electronics for natural, high-fidelity plugged-in sound.
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American Craftsmanship: Proudly built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, continuing a century-long tradition of excellence.
Specifications
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Body Wood: East Indian Rosewood
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Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
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Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
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Left/Right Handed: Right-handed
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Fretboard Wood: Ebony
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Scale Length: 25.4"
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Fretboard Radius: 16"
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Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
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Neck Profile: High Performance Taper
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Finish: Gloss
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Bridge Material: Ebony
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Nut Material: Bone
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Tuners: Chrome Closed Gear
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Electronics: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2
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Bridge: Ebony
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Manufacturer Part Number: GRANDJ16E12STRING-01
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Depth at 1st Fret: .822"
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Depth at 10th Fret: .870"
Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc.
The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.
This item includes everything pictured.
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