Martin Guitar J-40
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Martin Guitar
J-40
Product Info
Article Number:
556330
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
J-40
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,048.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The J-40 is a powerhouse – a jumbo Martin with all-solid woods, built for serious volume and sustain. It's a fantastic choice for players who need a big, resonant sound, especially those in bluegrass, folk, or blues settings where projection is key. Expect a commanding presence and a truly premium feel.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar J40
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Jumbo
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Abalone Reduced Hexagon fingerboard inlays
- Abalone with multi-stripe rosette
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle
- Open
- gold-plated tuners
- Factory strings: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium (art. #473904#)
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Incl. ply hard case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back & sides deliver a rich, complex, and powerful low-end response.
- • The solid spruce top provides exceptional clarity and projection across the tonal spectrum.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience and excellent note definition.
- • Open-gear tuners ensure precise and stable tuning, crucial for jumbo body guitars.
CONS
- • The jumbo body size can be unwieldy for smaller players or those preferring comfort.
- • High-gloss finish, while beautiful, may feel less 'vintage' and require more care.
- • The price point positions it firmly in the premium-priced acoustic guitar market.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The J-40 has a noticeably boomier, more resonant low-end due to its larger body, while the D-28 is more balanced and versatile.
The 1.75" nut width offers a relatively generous string spacing, but the jumbo body might feel a bit cumbersome overall.
Expect a gradual opening up of the tone over the first few months, with increased warmth and complexity as the wood settles.
