Martin J40 Acoustic Guitar Review

[@thierryferrazzo3473]

J's came about as the idea of CFMIV in 1985 when the idea was a M with a dread depth,the first models were the J40M and the J21M,totals for 1985 were 259 and 25 pieces respectively.There was also a J12-40M,40 pieces in 1985. The M designation was later dropped The specs for the J40M were Spruce top Rosewood Back/Sides small Maple bridgeplate Low profile neck (the first Martin with this neck) Adjustable rod Ebony fingerboard,white binding,blk/white inlay Style 28 backstrip D28 rosette black pickguard regular gloss finish Gold enclosed tuners

[@seanhopkins3758]

This guitar is a J40M model. The headstock was changed but it is still a beautiful and boomy guitar. This would definitely cut thru any live mix!!!

[@stevebarry747]

Mine is a 1992 J40M and I have had it from new. Certainly had my monies worth from it. Used it live and at home. Verstile good for strumming and picking and lead work. Really pleased to hear another as it is the first time I have even seen another one! Thanks.

[@seanhopkins3758]

The J40's are not that common, although I do think they still make them Mine is a monster. Big, bright, clear, and loud. I used it quite extensively on a solo album that I released last summer called Chasing Ghosts in the Dark. you can stream it on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, Amazon and Bandcamp. You should check it out!

[@adasalonga6869]

Any Martin's Guitar is my Dream 🙏

[@mdhonze]

Yes I found that out. My M38 is thinner which I actually like. Played by Jorma and Steve Earle and David Bromberg and great for fingerpicking but works well with a flat pick. The J40 is most likely better for flatpicking but hood for fingerpicking. Or maybe it's just louder. lol. Beautiful early nineties martins. Love it.

[@benjaminwasham8348]

Best Martin guitar

[@mdhonze]

Looks like my M38... I wonder what the main differences are?

[@seanhopkins3758]

What year is your M38?

[@mdhonze]

@@seanhopkins3758 1992

[@greatwhitewolf3349]

J40 has the depth of a dreadnought