Martin J-40 Acoustic Guitar w/HS

The Martin J-40 combines timeless styling with a rare jumbo body shape, making it a standout choice for singer-songwriters and session players. Constructed with East Indian rosewood back and sides, a spruce top, and scalloped forward-shifted bracing, it delivers beautifully balanced tone, powerful response, and exceptional projection. Featuring a polished gloss finish, abalone rosette, and Martin’s high-performance neck for effortless playability, the J-40 is both elegant and versatile. Gold open-gear tuners and antique white binding complete its sophisticated design, ensuring it looks as exceptional as it sounds.

Features

• Unique jumbo body shape for bold projection and a rich, balanced tone.
• Premium East Indian rosewood and spruce construction for warmth and clarity.
• Scalloped forward-shifted bracing enhances resonance and dynamic range.
• Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper for maximum comfort and playability.
• Elegant vintage appointments, including antique white binding and abalone rosette.
• Gold open-gear tuners add a classic, sophisticated touch.
• Optional electronics for versatile amplified performance.

Specifications

Body
- Body Size: J-14 Fret
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Top Material: Spruce
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Electronics: Optional

Top
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Binding: Antique White
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
- Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Details
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45
- Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Heelcap: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
- Endpiece: Antique White
- Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Neck
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Reduced Hexagon
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Fingerboard Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
- Side Dots: Black

Headstock
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
- Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Knob: Butterbean
- Headplate Logo Style: Block Inlay
- Nut Material: Bone

Miscellaneous
- Case: Ply Hardshell
- Left-Handed Availability: Yes
- Pleked: Yes