Saint Louis, MO, United States
About this listing
The Martin J-28E DN – Double-Neck is a groundbreaking and glorious achievement in the world of acoustic guitar design. For the first time in the company’s nearly two-century history, Martin Guitars has officially introduced a double-neck model as part of its standard production line—a bold statement from a builder long revered for tradition, tone, and innovation. Blending the lush resonance of a 12-string with the articulate punch of a 6-string, the J-28E DN isn't just a showpiece—it's a fully realized, stage-ready instrument that delivers remarkable tonal depth and professional-grade performance.
Crafted with a Grand J-14 Fret body, this guitar offers immense tonal projection and a rich, enveloping voice. The top is made from premium spruce, treated with an aging toner that imparts a vintage warmth, while the East Indian rosewood back and sides add bold low-end, shimmering highs, and harmonic complexity. The entire body is finished in a high-gloss lacquer, allowing the natural beauty of the tonewoods to shine through. Subtle appointments like multi-stripe top and back inlays, Style 28 purfling, and antique white binding underscore Martin's timeless aesthetic without overshadowing the instrument’s audacious form.
The construction is equally as meticulous. A traditional dovetail neck joint ensures superior tonal transfer and resonance across both necks. Supporting this unique structure is a custom double-neck X-bracing system—a proprietary design Martin created specifically for this instrument. The non-scalloped X-brace with scalloped tone bars provides structural support while maximizing vibration and tonal response across both soundboards, making each neck sonically distinct and inspiring.
Each neck offers a different voice and feel, finely tailored to the needs of discerning players. The 6-string neck features a Modified Low Oval profile with a High-Performance Taper, delivering a modern, comfortable grip that’s ideal for a wide range of styles. The 12-string neck, also shaped with a comfortable low oval carve, offers slightly more width for optimal string spacing and clarity. Both necks are carved from select hardwood, finished in satin, and capped with smooth ebony fingerboards adorned with elegant Style 28 mother-of-pearl inlays. White side dots, bone nuts, and nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs finish off the classic Martin look, while dual solid headstocks with the Old Style script logo proudly display this instrument’s heritage.
The bridge system reflects Martin’s refined approach to playability and tone. Each neck has its own Modern Belly bridge with drop-in compensated bone saddles, ensuring accurate intonation and rich sustain. The 6-string bridge spacing is 2 5/32", while the 12-string spacing is a slightly wider 2 5/16", ideal for fingerstyle and strumming alike. Bone bridge pins with tortoise pattern dots add another tasteful touch of vintage class.
For live performance, the J-28E DN is more than ready. Outfitted with the Fishman Double Neck System, it delivers clean, transparent amplification of both necks with individual output control and voicing. Whether you're crafting lush soundscapes, layered fingerpicking passages, or thunderous rhythm textures, this system faithfully captures the J-28E DN’s complex acoustic palette.
Despite its commanding presence, the J-28E DN remains impressively manageable at just 7 lbs 4 oz, and it comes protected in a Martin hardshell case, making it a serious tool for working musicians, not just collectors. And like all of Martin’s finest instruments, the J-28E DN is Pleked for perfect fretwork and setup right out of the case.
The Martin J-28E DN – Double-Neck is a historic moment in the brand’s legacy—a daring yet refined instrument that embodies the heart of Martin's craftsmanship while expanding the possibilities of what an acoustic guitar can be. It’s as inspiring to look at as it is to play, and a perfect synthesis of tradition, innovation, and imagination.
Other specifications include:
Body Size: Grand J-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Unique Double Neck X-Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Unique DN Non Scalloped X with Scalloped Tone Bars
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''(6 String) & 1 13/16" (12 String)
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval (6 String) & 12 String (12 String)
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: Fishman Double Neck System
Top Color: Aging Toner
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Antique White
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32" (6 String) & 2 5/16" (12 String)
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Pickguard: None
Bridge Pin Dots: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Antique White
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8'' (6 String) & 2 1/4" (12 String)
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Hardshell
Label: None
Pleked: true
7 lbs 5 oz
#2955427
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