Martin J-40

Designed by C.F. Martin IV with valuable input from players, this jumbo-size model combines the Grand Auditorium body profile with the dreadnought body depth. Features rosewood back and sides, scalloped bracing, abalone pearl rosette, bound ebony fingerboard, abalone hexagon position markers, a bound headstock with Style 45 'C.F. Martin' abalone pearl letters, and gold enclosed tuning machines. Include deluxe Martin hardshell case.

Martin J-40 Features:

• CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
• BODY SIZE: J-14 Fret
• TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
• ROSETTE: Style 45 - Maple and Black Fiber Inlays
• TOP BRACING PATTERN: J-0000
• TOP BRACES: Scalloped 5/16"
• BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• BACK PURFLING: Style 45
• SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• ENDPIECE: White Boltaron®
• ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron®
• BINDING: White Boltaron®
• TOP INLAY STYLE: Black/White/Black
• SIDE INLAY: Black/White
• BACK INLAY: Multiple Black/White
• NECK MATERIAL: Solid Mahogany
• NECK SHAPE: Low Profile
• NUT MATERIAL: White Corian®
• HEADSTOCK: Solid/Diamond/Tapered
• HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood/C.F. Martin Block Letters Abalone Inlay
• HEELCAP: White Boltaron®
• FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
• SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
• # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
• # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
• FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16"
• FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8"
• FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Reduced Abalone Hexagon
• FINGERBOARD BINDING: White Boltaron®
• FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss/ Dark Filler
• FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss
• FINISH NECK: Satin w/Polished Headplate, Dark Mahogany Stain
• BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
• BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
• BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/8"
• SADDLE: 16" Radius/Compensated/White Micarta®
• TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Gold w/ Large Knobs
• RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze
• BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Abalone Dots
• PICKGUARD: I-03 Tortoise Color/Beveled and Polished
• CASE: 640
• ELECTRONICS: optional
• OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge
• OTHER COMMENTS: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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"No Better Sounding Martin"

Russ M. from Pittsford, New York U.S. of A.

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I can't imagine parting with this guitar. It's just so sweet and versatile. It can do anything. It has the best BEST tone and a very long sustain. It's the best acoustic guitar I ever played. I am lucky to have it.

"14 year owner"

David Fallera from Ventura, California USA

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This guitar has brought me the most enjoyable times playing. I purchased it in 1992 and now 14 years later its still my favorite guitar to play.

"this is the one"

pookas from LA, CA usa

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besides the medium strings, this guitar is perfect. Very original sound, lots of power. id suck cock to buy this guitar if it were stolen. no doubt!!!

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