Martin J-40 Rosewood/Spruce Acoustic Guitar - #M3001973

Experience Rich, Orchestral Tone - The Martin J-40 Rosewood/Spruce Acoustic Guitar

The Martin J-40 is a trusted standout in Martin’s acoustic lineup that makes an unforgettable statement in both sound and style. Its Jumbo body size combines a larger, tight-waisted shape with powerful projection, delivering resonant bass, shimmering trebles, and exceptional balance that suits any playing style. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the J-40 boasts deep bass and rich overtones, creating a sound that’s as dynamic as its design. The satin genuine mahogany neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance taper, and 25.4" scale length ensures smooth, comfortable playability. Luxurious details, including its abalone rosette and bound ebony fingerboard with hexagon inlays, enhance its timeless beauty. Complete with antique white binding, an ebony bridge with bone pins, and gold open gear tuners, the J-40 is a guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within.

Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025 enhances tone, comfort, and style. Sitka spruce GE top bracing, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain, while updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. Each guitar includes a hardshell case.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Size: J-14 Fret
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Top Material: Spruce
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
• Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Pin Material: Bone
• Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Heelcap: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
• Endpiece: Antique White
• Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Neck

• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Reduced Hexagon
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
• Side Dots: Black
• Nut Material: Bone

Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean

Electronics

• Electronics: None

Miscellaneous

• Case: Hardshell
• Left-Handed Availability: Yes
• Pleked: Yes

Manufacturer: C. F. Martin & Co.
Model: J-40 2025
SKU: I811565-N-M3001973-1-WHXC
UPC: 729789680899

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