MARTIN JM (ROAD SERIES)

  • Martin JM (Road Series)

Overview

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  • acoustic guitars

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1998 to 2002

MARTIN produced the JM (ROAD SERIES) between 1998 and 2002. The Road Series was one of Martin's early attempts to produce a more affordable guitar, to compete with the import market. The Martin JM has 3 layer laminate back and sides - with a piece of rosewood sandwiched between two mahogany pieces and a solid spruce top.

Specifications (20)

General

Bindingblack binding
Finish colorsnatural finish
Finish effectssatin finish
Number of strings6 strings
Scale length25.4 inches scale-length

Body

Body back materiallaminated mahogany body back
Body sides materiallaminated mahogany body sides
Body stylejumbo-style body
Body top materialspruce body top
Pickguard materialtortoiseshell pickguard
Soundhole rosetteherringbone rosette
Soundholeround soundhole

Neck

Body fretNeck joins body at 14th fret
Neck heelrosewood heel cap
Neck materialmahogany neck
Number of frets20 fret
Nutcorian nut
Tuner layoutthree-each-side

Fretboard

Fingerboard materialmorado fingerboard
Fingerboard position markersdot fingerboard position markers

Prices (15)

DatePriceConditionNameComments
2002$175.00good
2001$1200new
2016$800wornGreat sound, easy playing, smooth action. Purchased with hard shell case. Almost new condition. No pic scratches or dings. Bridge pickup added
2016$375worn
2016$800excellentGreat guitar, easy to play, nice action, outstanding sound, Martin quality, using it in Bluegrass and folk music, real value for price, don't think I would sell it back for same price
2000€1600excellent
2000$650.00new
2001$650new
2001£450worn
2018£850excellent
2002£660new
2002£660new
2017$550good
1998£700wornjohn
1999$600excellent

Reviews (1)

MARTIN JM (ROAD SERIES) reviewed by Charles Mally

5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
I purchased my beautiful JM Martin guitar in 1998 and have enjoyed playing it to this day. One of the best purchases I have ever made. Thank you Martin family for your comitment to excellence.

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