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Description

The Martin J-16E 12-string acoustic-electric guitar provides an inspiring playing experience. Handcrafted by master luthiers with premium tonewoods, this jumbo model combines projection and balanced tone with comfort. At its heart is a resonant spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides for deep bass and rich overtones. Together, with the guitar's High-Performance neck and ebony fingerboard, the tonewoods provide unparalleled playability and sound.

Tried-and-True Tonewoods Shape Your Sound

The spruce top on the J-16E 12-string resonates freely, producing articulate highs and open mids. When paired with the East Indian rosewood back and sides, the spruce top helps generate a balanced and nuanced tone. Rosewood backs the spruce with warmth and low-end depth. Together, these tonewoods produce the balanced, nuanced sound Martin is famous for. 

High-Performance Neck for Easy Playing

The J-16E 12-string acoustic-electric guitar's neck is designed for effortless fretting across the 25.4" scale length. Its tapered profile and ebony fingerboard create a smooth playing surface. Dot inlays help guide your fingers to each note.

Onboard Electronics Shape Your Plugged-In Sound

With the J-16E 12-string's Martin E1 electronics, you have total control over your amplified tone. Onboard volume, tone and phase controls allow precise sound shaping for any venue. The built-in chromatic tuner ensures you always sound your best. Whether at home, on stage or in the studio, the J-16E 12-string's pickup system lets your guitar's natural acoustic voice shine through.

Premium Protection and Lifetime Warranty

Your J-16E 12-string acoustic-electric guitar comes with a softshell case for safe transport and storage. A limited lifetime warranty provides lasting peace of mind. Martin's dedication to craftsmanship and customer service has endured for over 185 years. The J-16E 12-string upholds this tradition with an acoustic-electric guitar made to inspire for generations.

Martin J-16E 12-String Rosewood Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
Martin J-16E 12-String Rosewood Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
Martin J-16E 12-String Rosewood Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
Features
  • Spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides
  • Select hardwood neck with ebony bridge and fingerboard
  • Martin E1 electronics with tuner, volume, tone and phase
  • Softshell case included
Specs
Body
  • Body size: Grand J-14 Fret (000 Depth)
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Top finish: Satin
  • Top inlay material: Multi-Stripe
  • Bracing pattern: 5/16" X Brace
  • Brace material: Spruce
  • Brace shape: Scalloped
  • Back and sides wood: East Indian rosewood
  • Back and sides finish: Satin
  • Back inlay material: Black Stripe
  • Binding: Antique White
  • Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Neck
  • Neck wood: Select hardwood
  • Neck shape: 12-string PA Profile
  • Neck taper: High-Performance Taper
  • Neck finish: Satin
  • Neck color: Dark mahogany
  • Neck joins body at: 14th Fret
  • Nut width: 1-13/16''
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets total: 20
  • Fingerboard material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlay material: Mother of pearl
  • Side dots: White
  • Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Hardware
  • Bridge material: Ebony
  • Bridge style: Modern Belly, 12 String, Drop-in Saddle
  • Bridge pin material: Black TUSQ
  • Bridge pin dots: Mother of pearl
  • Saddle: Compensated white TUSQ
  • Saddle radius: 16"
  • Tuning machines: Chrome enclosed-gear
  • Pickguard: Tortoise pattern
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Martin E1
Other
  • Case: Softshell
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Strings: 12
Warranty
One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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