Meet the new Martin Junior Series: small guitars, big Martin sound
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How do you pack the classic Martin tone into a smaller instrument better suited for portability? The answer lies in Martin’s Junior Series, which pairs a familiar 24.9” scale length with smaller bodies across the brand’s Dreadnought and 000 blueprints, meaning more portable instruments with the same iconic – and big – Martin sound.
The newly overhauled Junior Series arrives nine years after Martin made its beloved Dreadnought smaller with the Dreadnought Junior, and sits in the brand’s lineup as its most accessible range of acoustic guitars.
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The series comprises seven models in total, three 000s, three Dreadnoughts and even an acoustic bass. I’ve been fortunate enough to check out two of them – the D Jr E and 000 Jr E Sapele – and I can confirm that that ‘small guitar, big sound’ ethos certainly checks out.
Both guitars, like the rest of the Junior Series, feature 24.9-inch scale lengths for a familiar Martin acoustic feel, but with a slightly smaller-than-usual body which saves both space and weight, perfect if you’re someone who takes your guitar on the move regularly.
Elsewhere, every guitar in the Junior Series is crafted with a bevelled fingerboard edge, so whether you’re playing chords in the lower registers or intricate leads in the upper, this feature contributes to a truly comfortable playing experience.
In the interest of portability, each Junior Series acoustic comes with a built-in tuner, as part of a Martin-designed E1 electronics system. This also includes volume and tone controls, and an option to reverse the phase by 180 degrees, which can decrease feedback and increase bass response, if so desired.
First of the two guitars I’m demoing in the video above, the D Jr E offers the power and timeless aesthetic of a Martin Dreadnought in a more travel-friendly size, and one better suited to people with smaller frames. In terms of build, this guitar features a sapele back and sides for warmth, punchy mids and clear trebles, paired with a spruce top for crisp tone and superior dynamic range.
Meanwhile the other guitar you see here is the 000 Jr E Sapele, which sports an all-sapele build for a more vintage-inspired look. Further visual appointments include a sleek satin finish, as well as faux abalone inlays.
Of course, guitars marketed as travel guitars would be no good without a bag for safekeeping, so you’ll be glad to know that each Junior Series model comes with its own softshell case.
So whether you’re looking for the perfect acoustic guitar to take on the go, or simply an instrument with a smaller form factor to add to your collection, Martin’s Junior Series is certainly the way to go.
For more information on the Junior Series, head to Martin.
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