Martin J-16E Grand Acoustic Electric 12 String Guitar. RW w/SS

The Martin Grand J-16E 12-String acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable 12-string guitar to add to their acoustic arsenal. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, its body shape combines the projective tone of a Grand Jumbo with the depth and comfort of an Auditorium (000) guitar. At its core lies a spruce top, paired with satin East Indian rosewood back and sides, while the extra strings provide a unique layer of chime and texture. Available with your choice of either a gloss or satin top, this guitar is ready to help you unleash your inner artist, wherever your musical journey takes you.

Features

• Solid spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides for balanced tone
• Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing for enhanced projection and responsiveness
• High-Performance Taper and PA Profile neck shape for easy playability
• Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, ideal for stage and studio use
• Antique white binding and tortoise pattern pickguard for classic style
• Includes a softshell case for protection and portability

Specifications

Body:
- Body Size: Grand J-14 Fret (000 Depth)
- Top Material: Spruce
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Finish Top: Satin
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"

Neck:
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: PA Profile
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/16''
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl

Hardware:
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - 12 String - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
- Saddle Radius: 16"
- Binding: Antique White
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
- Bridge Pin Material: Black Tusq with Mother of Pearl Dots

Headstock:
- Headstock Shape: Solid with 12 String Taper
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
- Nut Material: Bone

Miscellaneous:
- Electronics: Martin E1
- Case: Softshell
- Left-Handed Availability: Yes
- Pleked: Yes