This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you.
Description
The 2018 J-40 is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. Click here to see the updated J-40.
Classic styling with a tight-waisted jumbo body shape, the J-40 is constructed from East Indian rosewood back and sides, a spruce top, and a hand-fit dovetail neck joint. It produces a tone that is beautifully balanced with powerful response and projection, enhancing the art of the singer-songwriter and session player. Boasting gold open geared tuners and Martin’s most comfortable high performance neck, this rare Martin body size has polished gloss finish and a Jumbo tone to set you apart.
Specifications
Highlights
J-14 Fret body size
East Indian Rosewood back and sides
Spruce top
Aging Toner
Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper
East Indian Rosewood back
Ply Hardshell case
Recommended Strings:
Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Top
Top Material:
Spruce
Finish Top:
Gloss
Top Color:
Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material:
Multi-Stripe
Top Detail:
None
Binding:
Antique White
Bridge Material:
Ebony
Bridge Style:
Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing:
2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material:
White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots:
Abalone
Pickguard:
Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay:
None
Rosette:
Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle:
Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius:
16"
Body
Body Size:
J-14 Fret
Construction:
Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material:
East Indian Rosewood
Side Material:
East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish:
Gloss
Back and Sides Color:
None
Back Detail:
None
Side Detail:
None
Back Purfling/Strip:
Style 45
Back Inlay Material:
Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material:
Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern:
Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape:
Scalloped
Brace Material:
Spruce
Brace Size:
5/16"
Heelcap:
Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece:
Antique White
Endpiece Inlay:
Multi-Stripe
Neck
Neck Shape:
Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper:
High-Performance Taper
Neck Material:
Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color:
Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck:
Satin
Scale Length:
25.4"
Number of Frets Total:
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 Material:
Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Side Dots:
Black
Headstock
Headstock Shape:
Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material:
East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style:
Block Inlay
Headplate Binding Material:
Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Headplate Detail:
None
Tuning Machines:
Gold Open Gear
Knob:
Butterbean
Nut Material:
Bone
Misc
Case:
Ply Hardshell
Label:
None
Electronics:
Optional
Left Handed Availability:
true
Pleked:
true
At A Glance
Body Shape & Volume
J-14 Fret
Neck Shape
Modified Low Oval