Martin Guitar 000JR-10 Sitka Sapele
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Martin Guitar
000JR-10 Sitka Sapele
Product Info
Article Number:
556086
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
000JR-10 Sitka Sapele
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 000JR-10 is a fantastic little guitar – really well-built and sounds surprisingly big for its size. It’s a great choice for smaller players, fingerstyle enthusiasts, or anyone needing a travel-friendly instrument that still delivers Martin quality. The playability is excellent, making it accessible for beginners while still offering plenty of nuance for experienced players.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 000JR-10 Sitka Sapele
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: 000 - Junior
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- 1/4" X-bracing: Spruce
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite
- White Style 28 Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Black binding
- Mother-of-Pearl pattern multi-stripe rosette
- Scale: 610 mm (24")
- Fretboard radius: 16"
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Richlite bridge
- String spacing at bridge: 54.8 mm (2.16")
- Enclosed chrome tuners
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Sitka top delivers bright, articulate tone with surprising projection for its size.
- • Sapele back and sides offer a warm, balanced response and excellent sustain.
- • Richlite fingerboard is durable, stable, and provides a smooth playing experience.
- • Enclosed tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, even with heavier string gauges.
CONS
- • The 000 Junior body shape limits low-end response compared to larger dreadnoughts.
- • While playable, the 16” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to some players.
- • Richlite, while sustainable, lacks the traditional feel of ebony for some purists.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
FSC Certified Richlite
Scale Length
610 mm (24")
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
5.5 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's brighter and more focused than a full-sized 000 due to the smaller body, but still retains Martin's characteristic warmth – just dialed back a bit.
Richlite offers excellent durability and stability, but it lacks the traditional feel and aesthetic of ebony – a minor trade-off for a more sustainable material.
It’s a smaller instrument, so the reduced body size and shorter scale will change the feel and sound; it's best suited for those who prefer a more compact acoustic.
