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Full-length, front view of a sunburst 12-string acoustic guitar with a dark pickguard, standing upright in a black gig bag.
01 / 27Full-length, front view of a sunburst 12-string acoustic guitar with a dark pickguard, standing upright in a black gig bag.
Full-front view of a sunburst 12-string acoustic guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing wear and checking on the lower bout.
02 / 27Full-front view of a sunburst 12-string acoustic guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing wear and checking on the lower bout.
Full rear view of a 12-string acoustic guitar with a mahogany finish, gold tuners, and light scratches on the upper bout.
03 / 27Full rear view of a 12-string acoustic guitar with a mahogany finish, gold tuners, and light scratches on the upper bout.
The guitar's back, a warm brown with visible wood grain, shows a light scratch near the neck joint.
04 / 27The guitar's back, a warm brown with visible wood grain, shows a light scratch near the neck joint.
Close-up of the dark wood headstock with gold tuners and black buttons, showing the top of the fretboard and nut.
05 / 27Close-up of the dark wood headstock with gold tuners and black buttons, showing the top of the fretboard and nut.
Rear view of the headstock and upper neck, showing twelve gold tuners with black buttons on a mahogany finish.
06 / 27Rear view of the headstock and upper neck, showing twelve gold tuners with black buttons on a mahogany finish.
The sunburst 12-string guitar is angled from the left, showing its dark brown top, pickguard, bridge, and side-mounted preamp.
07 / 27The sunburst 12-string guitar is angled from the left, showing its dark brown top, pickguard, bridge, and side-mounted preamp.
The sunburst 12-string acoustic guitar is angled from the left, showing its dark brown top with wear marks and an onboard preamp.
08 / 27The sunburst 12-string acoustic guitar is angled from the left, showing its dark brown top with wear marks and an onboard preamp.
The 12-string guitar's sunburst top shows wear and checking along the lower bout, with a visible endpin jack.
09 / 27The 12-string guitar's sunburst top shows wear and checking along the lower bout, with a visible endpin jack.
The 12-string jumbo guitar's sunburst top shows wear on the upper bout, with a tortoiseshell pickguard and white binding.
10 / 27The 12-string jumbo guitar's sunburst top shows wear on the upper bout, with a tortoiseshell pickguard and white binding.
The guitar's back and side are visible, showing a reddish-brown wood grain with a satin finish and black binding.
11 / 27The guitar's back and side are visible, showing a reddish-brown wood grain with a satin finish and black binding.
The guitar's back and side are visible, showing a matte reddish-brown finish with a visible wood grain and a gold endpin jack.
12 / 27The guitar's back and side are visible, showing a matte reddish-brown finish with a visible wood grain and a gold endpin jack.
The guitar's back and side are visible, showing a matte reddish-brown finish, with an output jack and preamp controls on the side.
13 / 27The guitar's back and side are visible, showing a matte reddish-brown finish, with an output jack and preamp controls on the side.
The guitar's mahogany back and sides are visible, with a black preamp control panel on the upper bout and a strap button near the neck heel.
14 / 27The guitar's mahogany back and sides are visible, with a black preamp control panel on the upper bout and a strap button near the neck heel.
Close-up of the guitar's internal label, showing text on a light background with vertical wood grain visible on either side.
15 / 27Close-up of the guitar's internal label, showing text on a light background with vertical wood grain visible on either side.
Close-up of the guitar's upper bout, showing the dark sunburst finish fading to brown, with light wear along the binding.
16 / 27Close-up of the guitar's upper bout, showing the dark sunburst finish fading to brown, with light wear along the binding.
Close-up of the sunburst body and lower fretboard, showing finish wear, scratches, and a ding on the binding.
17 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body and lower fretboard, showing finish wear, scratches, and a ding on the binding.
Close-up of the sunburst top with heavy finish checking, chips, and scratches, revealing lighter wood underneath.
18 / 27Close-up of the sunburst top with heavy finish checking, chips, and scratches, revealing lighter wood underneath.
Close-up of the guitar's mahogany neck heel and body binding, showing a few small white flecks and light surface dust.
19 / 27Close-up of the guitar's mahogany neck heel and body binding, showing a few small white flecks and light surface dust.
Close-up of the guitar's mahogany neck heel and body, showing a gold strap button and light surface wear on the satin finish.
20 / 27Close-up of the guitar's mahogany neck heel and body, showing a gold strap button and light surface wear on the satin finish.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing a chipped binding and wear along the edge of the reddish-brown wood grain.
21 / 27Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing a chipped binding and wear along the edge of the reddish-brown wood grain.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light nut, showing 12 bronze strings and small white fret markers.
22 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light nut, showing 12 bronze strings and small white fret markers.
Close-up of the dark fretboard and frets, showing 12 bronze and silver strings, with white dot inlays on the fretboard and side.
23 / 27Close-up of the dark fretboard and frets, showing 12 bronze and silver strings, with white dot inlays on the fretboard and side.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the 12-string guitar's dark fretboard, displaying "1.87".
24 / 27A digital caliper measures the nut width of the 12-string guitar's dark fretboard, displaying "1.87".
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown neck, showing a reading of 0.82 inches, with the fretboard and frets visible.
25 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown neck, showing a reading of 0.82 inches, with the fretboard and frets visible.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's action at the 12th fret, showing a reading of 0.93 inches.
26 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's action at the 12th fret, showing a reading of 0.93 inches.
A digital scale displays "5.14 lb" on a bright blue screen, with power, mode, hold, and tare buttons visible below.
27 / 27A digital scale displays "5.14 lb" on a bright blue screen, with power, mode, hold, and tare buttons visible below.

Martin

2006 Martin J12-16GT Jumbo 12-String Electro-Acoustic Sunburst w/Gig Bag

$695.00

Available

  • Year2006
  • ConditionFair
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • Casegig bag
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
2006
Model
Martin J12-16GT Jumbo 12-String Electro-Acoustic Sunburst w/Gig Bag
Finish
Sunburst
Condition
Fair
Originality
refin
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.87
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.82
Weight
5lbs 14oz

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Top
Spruce
Neck
Mahogany

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Added Pickup And Fishman Prefix Pro Preamp
Tuners
Updated Gold Ping 6x6 Tuning Machines

Case

Case
gig bag

Description

2006 Martin J12-16GT Jumbo 12-String Electro-Acoustic Sunburst w/Gig Bag

Made In Nazareth, PA, USA

Solid Spruce Top Refinished In Gloss Sunburst Finish With Satin Mahogany Back And Sides

Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Synthetic "Belly-Down" Bridge

Top Shows Various Cracks (As Shown)

Finish Is Chipping Around Binding (See Photos)

Binding Shows Separation In Various Spots (As Shown)

Mahogany Neck With Synthetic Unbound Fingerboard

Tenon-Joint/Half-Bolted Neck Joint Shows Slight Separation, Currently Appears To Be Stable, Will Benefit From Repair In The Near Future (Please See Photos)

Currently Plays With High Action

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: .93"

Comes As Shown With Aftermarket Gig Bag And No Additional Accessories 

This 2006 Martin J12-16GT Jumbo 12-String Electro-Acoustic combines the lush, chorus-like shimmer of a classic 12-string with the powerful projection of a jumbo body design. Built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, it features a solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides for a balanced, articulate tone that excels in both strumming and accompaniment. Equipped with a Fishman Prefix Pro preamp system, it's ready for live performance and recording applications alike. A versatile USA-made Martin with timeless style and unmistakable 12-string character.

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