Martin J-16E Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Solid Spruce/Rosewood, w/Gigbag

The Martin J-16E introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series—pairing standout style with powerful projection. Its gloss spruce top is matched with satin solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for deep bass, rich overtones, and articulate highs that cut through the mix with clarity. The Jumbo body size delivers thunderous volume with sparkling top-end response—ideal for strummers, rhythm players, and anyone who wants a commanding stage presence. Multi-stripe binding on the top adds a distinctive visual touch, while scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance for a full, dynamic voice. L.R. Baggs® Element™ electronics make it ready for live performance or recording. With size, reach, and authority, it’s built to command the room.

Specifications

Highlights

• J 14-Fret body size
• East Indian Rosewood back and sides
• Spruce top
• Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
• Softshell case

Top

• Top Material: Spruce
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: Cream
• Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
• Top Detail: None
• Binding: Antique White
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Pin Material: Black Polymer
• Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: Custom Multi-Stripe
• Saddle: TUSQ®
• Saddle Radius: 16"

Body

• Body Size: J 14-Fret
• Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Back and Side Finish: Satin
• Back and Sides Color: Natural
• Back Detail: None
• Side Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: None
• Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Endpiece: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck

• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Heelcap: Antique White
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: White

Headstock

• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: Bone

Misc

• Case: Softshell
• Label: None
• Electronics: Yes
• Electronics Options: L.R. Baggs® Element™
• Pleked: true