For strummers and rhythm players who want broad low-end projection and rosewood overtone depth, the J-16E puts a full-size jumbo voice into the refreshed 16 Series. The Martin J-16E Jumbo acoustic-electric guitar pairs a gloss spruce top with satin solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, scalloped X-bracing and Baggs Element electronics. A 25.4" scale, modified low oval neck, ebony fingerboard and Style 28 fingerboard inlays round out a powerful acoustic design offered in 1935 Burst, Black Smoke and Cream finishes.
Jumbo Body Builds Volume Around Rosewood Depth
The J-14 fret body is central to the J-16E's large, projecting voice. Martin pairs the full-size jumbo with a gloss spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for the deep bass, rich overtones and articulate highs described for the model. The combination is especially well suited to forceful rhythm work, where the guitar can supply substantial acoustic weight without losing the treble definition that gives a jumbo its reach.
25.4"Scale and Modified Low Oval Neck
A 25.4" scale establishes the J-16E's full-length playing dimensions, paired with a modified low oval neck and 1.75" nut width for familiar Martin proportions. The ebony fingerboard carries 20 frets with Style 28 inlays, while an ebony bridge and TUSQ saddle complete the string path at the body. Nickel open-gear tuners add traditional hardware to a neck and fingerboard setup designed to stay straightforward for rhythm, fingerstyle and lead work alike.
Scalloped X-Bracing Adds Sustain and Resonance
Scalloped X-bracing gives the spruce top room to sustain and resonate across the jumbo body, supporting the full, dynamic response Martin describes for the model. That bracing works with the rosewood back and sides to reinforce both depth and harmonic complexity rather than simply chasing volume. Whether the J-16E is carrying open-position chords, broad strumming patterns or layered accompaniment, the construction is designed to keep the sound expansive while preserving articulate highs.
Baggs Element Brings the Jumbo Onstage
Baggs Element electronics turn the J-16E's acoustic power into a practical live and recording instrument. The onboard system lets players route the same jumbo they use for unplugged rhythm work into a PA, interface or stage rig, keeping the guitar useful across rehearsal, performance and tracking environments. For players who rely on one acoustic to cover both room-filling strumming and amplified work, that integration is central to the J-16E's role in the 16 Series.
Finish-Specific Pickguards and Cream Binding Add Distinction
1935 Burst uses a faux tortoise pickguard, Black Smoke shifts to grained ivoroid and Cream adds multi-stripe top binding with a faux tortoise pickguard, giving each version its own visual identity around the same core construction. Style 28 fingerboard inlays, nickel open-gear tuners, ebony components and an included softshell case remain part of the package across the line. For players who want the size and authority of a Martin jumbo with rosewood depth, responsive scalloped bracing and stage-ready electronics, the Martin J-16E Jumbo acoustic-electric guitar brings that 16 Series formula to a full-size jumbo body.

Features

• Jumbo acoustic-electric with spruce, East Indian rosewood and Baggs Element electronics


• J-14 fret body delivers powerful projection with broad low-end authority


• Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides add deep bass and rich overtones


• Scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance across the jumbo body


• 25.4" scale, modified low oval neck and 1.75" nut provide familiar Martin proportions


• Style 28 inlays, ebony fingerboard and bridge and nickel open-gear tuners add classic detail


• Cream finish adds multi-stripe top binding with a faux tortoise pickguard

Body

• Body size class: Jumbo, J-14 fret


• Top material: Spruce


• Back material: Solid East Indian rosewood


• Side material: Solid East Indian rosewood


• Bracing pattern: X-brace


• Brace shape: Scalloped


• Top finish: Gloss


• Back and side finish: Satin


• Available finishes: 1935 Burst, Black Smoke, Cream


• Top binding: Multi-stripe (Cream finish only)


• Pickguard: Faux tortoise (1935 Burst, Cream); grained ivoroid (Black Smoke)

Neck

• Neck material: Select hardwood


• Neck shape: Modified low oval


• Neck finish: Satin


• Scale length: 25.4"


• Nut width: 1.75"

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard material: Ebony


• Fingerboard inlays: Style 28


• Number of frets: 20

Hardware

• Bridge material: Ebony


• Saddle: TUSQ


• Tuning machines: Nickel open gear

Electronics

• Pickup system: Baggs Element

Strings

• Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light MA540T

Other

• Case: Softshell

All instruments are setup to factory spec and inspected before shipping. Player preference may vary and instruments may need additional adjustments to accommodate those preferences. Setups are not applicable for free returns.
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