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Martin J-16E 12-String Rosewood Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

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.



- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Pickup/preamp: Martin E1
- Case: Softshell
- Country of origin: USA
- Orientation: Right handed
- Strings: 12
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