Martin Grand J-16E 12 String Electro Acoustic

Full Description

Dreamy acoustic tone

Instantly recognisable acoustic charm, and it blossoms with age. All thanks to a premium, majestic-sounding all-solid build. Explore tonewoods at the pinnacle of quality, chosen by Martin's tonewood expert with over 25 years experience - there's simply nothing quite like it. To enforce this unique quality further, Martin proudly stand by their hand-made standards, ensuring an exquisite performance, night after night.

Made from solid spruce and solid East Indian rosewood, you have undeniably stunning tone. It's a timeless mixture of timbers which oozes sonic class while being perfect for a multitude of genres. And that's why this workhorse is ideal for professional, experienced players looking for the next level of tonal greatness. It offers a tactile response, versatile charm, and immaculate balance. From big bluesy riffs to pop, rock, delicate picking, slide music, roots, and much more - the Grand J-14 Fret 12-String simply delivers your creativity with impact, every time.

A 12-string with indulgent comfort

Classic 12-string chime, without the 12-string bulk. There's many players that seek a professional 12-string tone, but struggle to find the right size, shape, and tonal fullness. Martin's Grand J-14 Fret certainly ticks all the boxes for any guitarist searching for those qualities in an instrument. Featuring a Grand 14-Fret body and scalloped bracing to keep your tone big, rich, and full while its slimmer 000 body depth allows you to hold this Martin 12-String close to your body for maximum playing precision and much-appreciated control over your technique. Powerhouse performance, spectacular comfort - at your disposal.

Enhance sonic charm, in any live setting

An innovative electronic system that doesn't just amplify sound, but enhances it too. Located inside the Grand J-14 Fret is the Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2, it picks up on the beautiful natural tones of your acoustic playing and projects them with wonderful dynamics, enriching every nuance in the process. With a bridge plate mounted transducer, your sound will be delivered with more resonance and dimension, resulting in luscious overtones and a sea of richness and depth. To retain the authenticity of the Grand J-14's aesthetic, there are no control holes cut into its body, meaning the electronic system is wonderfully discreet. Adjust your tone easily via the Volume, Tone and Enhance Blend knobs located just within the sound hole. Your fingers will hardly have to move to achieve the sound you want.

Unmistakable Martin feel

For 183 years, Martin have been at the forefront of guitar innovation, and premier craftsmanship. Bringing you some of the best acoustic guitars possible. Martin's iconic tone is world renowned, and their playability has become an important characteristic that puts Martin guitars in a league of their own. And, with their revolutionary Plek process, Martin guitars truly maintain their undeniably majestic tone.

Precision for the ultimate feel and tone. This special Plek process involves a computer controlled device that scans and dresses the guitar under actual playing conditions. It's strung, and tuned to pitch for precise string tension emulation. An incredible process that's been a major breakthrough over the last decade. This is because the machine's meticulous attention to detail identifies exactly what needs to be done to bring you perfect fretwork. It's an innovative machine that brings you flawless results. Experience premium quality with an unmistakable tone and feel.

Even more tonal greatness...

Traditional and tone enhancing. The Martin Grand J-14 Fret features a real bone nut. This produces incredible resonance and sustain. It also brings a vintage touch to your Grand J-14's authentic aesthetic. Additionally, a bone nut is a luxury addition to acoustic instruments, it brings balance to your tone whilst being long-lasting, and superbly durable. You'll also benefit from bone's natural ability to self lubricate. Why will you benefit? Well, it keeps you in tune for longer periods of time, as well as enhancing your tone - truly sublime.

Specifications

• Product: Martin Grand J-14 Fret 12 String Electro
• Code: CFM-GTR-GRANDJ16E12STRING-01
• Series: 16 Series

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Body Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Body Type: Grand J-14 Fret w/ 000 Body Depth
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Binding: Antique White
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Body Finish: Satin
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Rosette: Bold Herringbone w/ Multi Stripe

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Colour: Dark Mahogany
• Neck Shape: 12- String
• Neck Taper: High Performance
• Neck Finish: Hand Rubbed
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.4''
• Nut Material: Bone
• Plek: Yes

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Enclosed Gear
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoiseshell
• Case: Ply Hardshell/Soft Shell
• Electronics:Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2