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A Shimmering 12-string Jumbo That's Bound for the Stage





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Authoritative in both size and sound, the Martin Grand J-16 12-string’s slim, 000-sized body depth offers enhanced playing comfort without compromising an inch when it comes to enveloping 12-string jumbo tone. This acoustic-electric 12-string’s solid spruce top and solid rosewood back/sides team together to give you immense unplugged projection, superb string-to-string balance, and a supremely harmonic-dense voice. Moreover, the top is supported by Martin-standard X-bracing to further enhance the D-16’s already stout bass response. Move on over to the neck to be greeted by Martin’s 12-string PA profile, which is topped off with a luxurious 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard and a 1.81-inch nut width for precise navigation of your string courses. You also get a Martin E1 electronics package that sings with acoustic authenticity when you’re up onstage. Whether you’re strumming away classic folk-rock tunes in the studio or filling out your band’s live mix, the Martin Grand J-16 is a surefire solution for the guitarist seeking gig-ready 12-string chime.





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Jumbo size, jumbo sound





Of all the various shapes and sizes among steel-string guitars, the jumbo is arguably the most revered when it comes to the world of the 12-string. Why? In addition to their massive volume and room-filling projection, jumbo guitars often sport a far more balanced response than a traditional Martin dreadnought ? the latter of which heavily emphasizes low-end rumble. This results in a more even-keeled tonality when you’re strumming away, ensuring that your playing rings, chimes, and cuts through the mix. And while jumbo guitars can sometimes feel a tad cumbersome, the Grand J-16’s shallower 000 body depth offers a slimmer feel that’s sure to keep you comfortable through the duration of your shows, recording gigs, and practice sessions.





Timeless tonewood formula





Few tonewood combinations can match the legacy, ubiquity, and full-bodied voice of spruce and rosewood; it’s a formula that has all but defined the sound of the American steel-string guitar for over a century. The Martin Grand J-16 carries on this time-tested tradition in big-bodied jumbo style, starting with a resonant and responsive spruce top. Underneath the top, Martin’s X-bracing grants booming bass and a touch-sensitive response. It’s all topped off with a set of rosewood back and sides that shimmer with crisp top-end chime, dense lows, and a rich harmonic depth that imbues your every note with harmonic complexity.





Plug in courtesy of E1 electronics





Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amp, recording interface, or even house PA systems at venues. Musicians at Sweetwater are impressed with the E1 system’s tone, volume, and phase-reverse controls, which let you faithfully amplify your Grand J-16’s richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to taste. The E1’s phase-reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable. What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without any cable connections, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless. With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the Grand J-16 is equipped for anything.





Martin Grand J-16 Features:


Big-bodied jumbo acoustic-electric 12-string with a slim 000-style body depth


Solid spruce top offers lush resonance and a touch-sensitive response


Rosewood back and sides fill out your sound with lush overtones, firm bass, and harmonic-rich highs


12-string PA profile offers a slim and fast-playing foundation to traverse the luxurious 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard


Martin E1 electronics package provides stage-ready unplugged tones, sporting a Phase switch, Volume, and Tone controls


Onboard soundhole tuner ensures you’re always pitch-perfect


Eye-catching appointments include antique white binding around the top and back, a striking multi-stripe herringbone rosette, and vintage-tinged Style 28 inlays


Sleek satin finish on the body and neck provides a smooth, fast feel in your hands


1.81-inch nut width ensures precise navigation of all 6 string courses