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Name: Martin Grand J-16E 12 String Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Martin
SKU: GRANDJ16E12STRING
Price: 2599.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Martin Grand J-16E 12 String Acoustic Guitar

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Description

The Martin J-16E 12-string is a vintage-inspired beaut of an acoustic with the easy playing of a modern design, from the classy finish to the bold voicing perfect for strummers. The 16 Series combines traditional Martin build quality and premium tonewoods with modern versatility, hardware and electronics so you’re getting best of both worlds: gorgeous old golden age acoustic style with the contemporary comforts suited to recording and performance.Stunning woods and 12-string jumbo shapeJumbos are big guitars, and the J-16E has a new characterful sound to match. The signature chime of a 12-string sounds incredible when blended in with the rumbling bass of the Martin jumbo shape, filling all frequencies to make for both a brilliant rhythm and solo instrument. This acoustic has projection in spades with a richness and overtones laced within thanks to an East Indian rosewood back and sides and a lovely glossy spruce top providing the direct sound.Volume and top-end frequencies are no issue for the 12-string J-16E, which makes it an excellent choice for large ensemble players and commanding strummers. The scalloped X-bracing only enhances that presence and sustain making for a full, dynamic sound.Modern playing feelA big benefit of the J-16E’s modern appointments is how effortless it feels to play. The modified low oval neck shape and a high performance taper as you travel up the fingerboard feels seamless – at no point do you feel like you’re fighting to fret any chords regardless of chord shape.Vintage style and pro-grade electronicsThe J-16E looks the part too in an understated traditional design boasting a luxurious ebony fretboard, tortoiseshell pickguard and the classy framing of antique white body binding and detailed rosette binding, sure to fit any style you’ve got going on.The L.R. Baggs electronics makes the J-16E an extremely versatile instrument for a quick, easy and great sounding setup when plugging into a PA system or laying down demo tracks hooked directly into an interface.Key Features12-string Grand Jumbo with 000 depth for powerful projection with improved comfortGloss spruce top with vintage tint and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides25.4″ scale length and 1 13/16″ nut widthNon-scalloped X-bracing for clarity and balance across all 12 stringsEbony fingerboard and bridge with Style 28 mother-of-pearl inlaysL.R. Baggs Element electronicsNickel open-gear tuners and faux tortoise pickguardSpecificationsNeckNeck material: Select HardwoodNeck shape: 12 StringNeck taper: High Performance TaperNeck finish: SatinNeck colour: Dark MahoganyNeck joins body at: 14th fretScale length: 25.4″Number of frets: 20Fingerboard material: EbonyFingerboard inlay material: Mother of PearlFingerboard inlay style: Style 28Fingerboard width at nut: 1 13/16″Fingerboard width at 12th fret: 2 1/4″Nut material: BoneHeadplate material: East Indian RosewoodHeadplate logo style: Script Old Style OverlayHeadstock shape: Solid with Square TaperBodyBody size: 17″ Grand J-14 Fret (000 Depth)Top material: SpruceTop colour: Vintage TintTop finish: GlossTop inlay material: Black StripeBack material: East Indian RosewoodBack and sides colour: NaturalBack and sides finish: SatinBack inlay material: Black StripeSide material: East Indian RosewoodBinding: Antique WhiteRosette: Custom Multi-StripeBrace material: SpruceBrace shape: Non-ScallopedBrace size: 5/16″Bracing pattern: X BraceConstruction: Simple Dovetail Neck JointHeelcap: Antique WhitePickguard: Faux TortoiseSide dots: WhiteHardware and electronicsElectronics: L.R. Baggs ElementBridge material: EbonyBridge style: Modern Belly 12 String – Drop-in SaddleBridge string spacing: 2 5/16″Bridge pin material: Black TUSQBridge pin dots: Mother of PearlSaddle material: BoneSaddle radius: 16″Tuning machines: Nickel Open GearKnobs: ButterbeanPlek’d: YesCase: Softshell

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Martin

Martin is one of the most revered names in acoustic guitar history, renowned for its unmatched craftsmanship, tone, and tradition. Founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, the company pioneered many of the design features that define the modern acoustic guitar, including the dreadnought body shape and X-bracing. Handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, Martin guitars are celebrated for their rich, resonant sound and exceptional build quality. Favoured by artists from Johnny Cash and Neil Young to Ed Sheeran, a Martin guitar embodies timeless tone and heritage, offering players an instrument that only gets better with age.

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Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

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Explore electric, acoustic and bass guitars across a wide range of playing styles, body shapes and specifications. The most useful differences include scale length, construction, pickup type, neck profile, materials and whether the instrument is intended for amplified, acoustic or hybrid use. Use the narrower guitar categories and feature tags to compare instruments with similar designs rather than relying on appearance alone.

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12 String

12-string guitars use six pairs of strings, with each pair tuned either in unison or an octave apart, creating a fuller and more harmonically rich sound than a standard six-string. This paired-string design produces a natural chorusing effect, giving the instrument a wide, shimmering character.

They are commonly used for rhythm playing, strummed parts, and open chords, where their bright, layered sound adds depth and presence. 12-string guitars are popular in folk, rock, and acoustic music, and are especially valued for creating expansive textures rather than detailed lead playing.

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