Description
A used Martin Grand J-28E DN Standard Series Doubleneck. This is a showroom model that has seen almost no use and is in fantastic condition. The guitar will ship with all original factory documentation and packaging. Additionally, before shipment our luthiers will provide a professional inspection and full setup, so it arrives ready to play. If you have any questions about this instrument or any of our great gear, please send us a message!
There are guitars, and then there are statements. The Martin Grand J-28E DN is the latter. This remarkable double-neck acoustic-electric is Martin's first of its kind in over a century; a bold fusion of tradition and innovation that opens entirely new musical dimensions. Whether you're a seasoned performer, experimental songwriter, or studio explorer, this guitar is your portal to uncharted sonic territory.
Designed as part of the iconic Standard Series, the Grand J-28E DN blends Martin's revered craftsmanship with forward-thinking design. The Grand Jumbo body delivers a lush, room-filling sound with deep bass and crisp highs, perfectly supported by solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and a solid spruce top. Each neck-one 6-string and one 12-string-has its own voice, but both are connected through a single resonant body, delivering exceptional clarity, balance, and sustain across the board.
Martin's decades of expertise and technological precision shine here; this isn't just a novelty piece. The two compound dovetail neck joints and unique X-bracing were developed specifically for this double-neck design, and it shows in both the stability and tonal integrity. Custom Fishman electronics provide stage-ready flexibility, faithfully capturing the natural acoustic voice of each neck with clarity and nuance.
Playability is seamless despite the instrument's complexity. Both necks feature a silky satin finish and ebony fingerboards for a fast, comfortable feel. The six-string neck comes with a slightly slimmer nut width for familiar fretting comfort, while the 12-string retains a fuller profile to accommodate the added tension. With premium components like bone nut and saddle, open-gear tuners, and a rock-solid ebony bridge, tuning stability and intonation are rock steady-even under demanding live conditions.
Visually, the Grand J-28E DN stays true to Martin's classic 28-style aesthetic. Antique white binding, aging toner top, and Style 28 fingerboard inlays lend it a refined, vintage character that speaks to its roots while embracing its groundbreaking format. It looks as compelling as it sounds.
This isn't just a guitar. It's a conversation starter, a creative catalyst, and a testament to what happens when a historic builder dares to reimagine what's possible. The Grand J-28E DN is a rare and ambitious instrument, and we're proud to offer it here at Cream City Music. For the player who wants more than just another six-string, this is an unforgettable experience in acoustic innovation.
Specifications:
- String Type: Steel
- Number of Strings: 6, 12
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Shape: Grand J-28E Standard Double Neck
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Solid Spruce
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Color: Aging Toner
- Body Bracing: Unique Double Neck X Brace
- Binding: Antique White
- Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval (6-string), 12 string profile (12-string)
- Radius: 16"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Style 28
- Number of Frets: 20
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (6-string), 1.8125" (12-string)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-gear
- Electronics: Fishman Double Neck System preamp
- Strings: Martin MA540T, .012-.054 (6-string), Martin MA500T .010-.047 (12-string)
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
Sku: GRANDJ28EDN
