{"product_id":"2009-martin-grand-j12-40e-special-12-string-jumbo-acoustic-guitar-near-mint-w-case","title":"2009 Martin Grand J12-40E Special 12-String Jumbo Acoustic Guitar, Near-Mint w\/ Case","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 \u0026amp; Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-47 bronze strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e- Shape: Modified Low Oval (slender C), measuring .805” 1st fret, .895” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e- Fretboard: Ebony, abalone long-pattern square and diamond inlay\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Slender, no wear\u003cbr\u003e- Scale Length: 25.4”\u003cbr\u003e- Nut: 1 13\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e- Headstock: East Indian rosewood overlay, abalone “C.F. Martin” inlay, diamond volute\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Martin-branded\u003cbr\u003e- Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to 2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Wood: Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood\u003cbr\u003e- Bracing: X, progressively scalloped tone bars\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge: Ebony belly, compensated Tusq saddle\u003cbr\u003e- Pickguard: Tortoise\u003cbr\u003e- Marquetry: Grained ivoroid binding with multi-ply purfling, Style 45 abalone rosette, Style 45 back strip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Martin-branded hardshell case is included.","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51012086989056,"sku":"1374112","price":5899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_0a633ac4-2153-4d6b-942f-0181287e6154.jpg?v=1794612363","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2009-martin-grand-j12-40e-special-12-string-jumbo-acoustic-guitar-near-mint-w-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}