2009 Martin Grand J12-40E Special 12-String Jumbo Acoustic Guitar, Near-Mint w/ Case
$5,899.99
$5,899.99
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Up for sale, a 2009 Martin Grand J12-40E Special 12-string in near-mint condition and complete with the original hardshell case. Introduced at the 2009 NAMM show on Martin's then-new Grand J-14 Fret body, the largest body shape in the company's history, the Grand J12-40E Special was built for just a few short years from 2009 to 2011, with only 231 produced.
Premium features include a Style 45 abalone rosette, grained ivoroid binding with multi-ply purfling, “C.F. Martin” vertical inlay on the rosewood headstock overlay, gold tuning machines, and abalone long-pattern diamond and square inlays on the bound ebony fingerboard.
This Grand J12-40E features a full 17" lower bout, pairing a solid Sitka spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. There’s an abundance of projection on tap, with ample projection and a rich, layered quality to the tone, highlighting the chime and breadth of the 12-string design. This Grand J12-40E Special weighs 5lbs 8oz, professionally set up here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-47 bronze strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
- Wood: Mahogany
- Shape: Modified Low Oval (slender C), measuring .805” 1st fret, .895” 12th fret
- Fretboard: Ebony, abalone long-pattern square and diamond inlay
- Frets: Slender, no wear
- Scale Length: 25.4”
- Nut: 1 13/16”, bone
- Headstock: East Indian rosewood overlay, abalone “C.F. Martin” inlay, diamond volute
- Tuners: Martin-branded
- Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to 2009
Body Specs:
- Wood: Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood
- Bracing: X, progressively scalloped tone bars
- Bridge: Ebony belly, compensated Tusq saddle
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Marquetry: Grained ivoroid binding with multi-ply purfling, Style 45 abalone rosette, Style 45 back strip
The top is finished in Martin’s Aging Toner, exceedingly clean with just a few tiny nicks and faint finish scratches in the clear coat, largely on the back. An oversized endpin has also been installed in lieu of a previous endpin jack. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original Martin-branded hardshell case is included.
Premium features include a Style 45 abalone rosette, grained ivoroid binding with multi-ply purfling, “C.F. Martin” vertical inlay on the rosewood headstock overlay, gold tuning machines, and abalone long-pattern diamond and square inlays on the bound ebony fingerboard.
This Grand J12-40E features a full 17" lower bout, pairing a solid Sitka spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. There’s an abundance of projection on tap, with ample projection and a rich, layered quality to the tone, highlighting the chime and breadth of the 12-string design. This Grand J12-40E Special weighs 5lbs 8oz, professionally set up here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-47 bronze strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
- Wood: Mahogany
- Shape: Modified Low Oval (slender C), measuring .805” 1st fret, .895” 12th fret
- Fretboard: Ebony, abalone long-pattern square and diamond inlay
- Frets: Slender, no wear
- Scale Length: 25.4”
- Nut: 1 13/16”, bone
- Headstock: East Indian rosewood overlay, abalone “C.F. Martin” inlay, diamond volute
- Tuners: Martin-branded
- Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to 2009
Body Specs:
- Wood: Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood
- Bracing: X, progressively scalloped tone bars
- Bridge: Ebony belly, compensated Tusq saddle
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Marquetry: Grained ivoroid binding with multi-ply purfling, Style 45 abalone rosette, Style 45 back strip
The top is finished in Martin’s Aging Toner, exceedingly clean with just a few tiny nicks and faint finish scratches in the clear coat, largely on the back. An oversized endpin has also been installed in lieu of a previous endpin jack. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original Martin-branded hardshell case is included.
