Martin Grand J-16E 12 String Acoustic Guitar
Catalogue No: igMAR-Grand-J16E-12
With a solid sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, this behemoth of a 12 string sounds massive - with wonderful twinkly moments mixed in with a huge low end. Featuring the Fishman Matrix VT Enhance pickup, this US built Martin is ideal for the stage too, and would fit in any professional's line up. A true bit of big Martin meat.
£2,195.00
What they say
Ideal for experienced players looking to build on their skills, the Grand J-16E 12 String is a full-bodied, muscular guitar that generates well-balanced harmonics with a strong, solid low end. We craft it in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, with East Indian rosewood back and sides and a Sitka spruce top, so this powerhouse looks as good as it sounds. We also added scalloped X-bracing to create beautifully resonant tone that fills the room even when unplugged. And, while playing a 12 string can be challenging, our high-performance taper neck makes this one comfortable-playing, big-sounding guitar.
Specs
OVERVIEW
BODY SIZE:Â Grand J-14 Fret (000 Depth)
FINISH TOP:Â Gloss
BACK AND SIDE FINISH: Satin
BRACING PATTERN:Â X Brace
SCALE LENGTH:Â 25.4"
BRACE SHAPE:Â Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:Â 1 13/16''
TOP MATERIAL:Â Sitka Spruce
NECK SHAPE:Â 12 String
BACK MATERIAL:Â East Indian Rosewood
NECK TAPER:Â High Performance Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood
ELECTRONICS:Â Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:Â Authentic Acoustic SP Extra Light 12 String - 92/8 Phosphor Bronze SMA500T
TOP
TOP COLOR:Â Clear
BRIDGE STYLE:Â Modern Belly- 12 String- Drop in Saddle
BINDING:Â Antique White
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:Â 2 5/16"
TOP INLAY MATERIAL:Â Multi-Stripe
BRIDGE MATERIAL:Â Ebony
TOP DETAIL:Â None
BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL:Â Black Tusq
PICKGUARD:Â Tortoise Pattern or Black
BRIDGE PIN DOTS:Â Mother of Pearl
PICKGUARD INLAY:Â None
SADDLE:Â Compensated White Tusq
ROSETTE:Â Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
SADDLE RADIUS:Â 16"
BODY
BRACE MATERIAL:Â Sitka Spruce
BACK AND SIDES COLOR:Â None
BRACE SIZE:Â 5/16"
BACK DETAIL: None
BACK PURFLING/STRIP:Â None
BACK INLAY MATERIAL:Â Black Stripe
HEELCAP:Â Antique White
SIDE DETAIL:Â None
SIDE INLAY MATERIAL:Â None
ENDPIECE INLAY:Â None
NECK
NECK MATERIAL:Â Select Hardwood
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:Â Ebony
FINISH NECK:Â Satin
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:Â 2 1/4''
NECK COLOR:Â Dark Mahogany
FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE:Â Style 28
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL:Â 20
FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL:Â Mother of Pearl
NECK JOINS BODY AT:Â 14th Fret
FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL:Â None
SIDE DOTS:Â White
HEADSTOCK
HEADSTOCK SHAPE:Â Solid with 12 String Taper
TUNING MACHINES:Â Chrome Enclosed Gear
HEADPLATE MATERIAL:Â East Indian Rosewood
KNOB:Â Small
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE:Â Script Old Style Overlay
NUT MATERIAL:Â Bone
HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL:Â None
MISC
CASE:Â Soft-Shell
LEFT HANDED AVAILABILITY:Â true
LABEL:Â None
PLEKED:Â true
igMAR-Grand-J16E-12
With a solid sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, this behemoth of a 12 string sounds massive - with wonderful twinkly moments mixed in with a huge low end. Featuring the Fishman Matrix VT Enhance pickup, this US built Martin is ideal for the stage too, and would fit in any professional's line up. A true bit of big Martin meat.