Martin Junior

The Martin Junior series offers an affordable entry-level option into the world of Martin acoustic guitars. With their more compact dimensions, the Junior models are also perfect for beginners, smaller guitarists and young people. The Junior guitars are among the most popular of the more affordable Martin models and have therefore been reissued. The new models boast improved features and components. In the following, we present the Martin Junior series in detail and highlight the most important differences between the individual models.

The upgrades of the new models

Thanks to ergonomic improvements such as a thinner fingerboard with a slightly bevelled edge and a refined string spacing, you can play your guitar longer without fatigue and enjoy the fresh look and reliability of the satin chrome tuners used on selected models. In addition, the look of some selected Junior models has been enhanced with faux abalone rosettes, a hardwood headstock with HPL veneer in Barzilian Rosewood design and a sloped modern belly bridge made of FSC-certified Richlite.
All instruments in the revamped Martin Junior series now also feature the proven, high-quality Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner and a pre-amp with volume, tone and phase controls that allow you to easily adjust and shape your sound. With various dreadnought, 000 and cutaway body options - including the brand new 000Jr-E Sapele and DJr-E models in the equally new Streetlegend Burst finish - the Junior Series guarantees that you'll find the ideal guitar for you.
Every Martin Junior guitar comes with a softshell case so you can use it wherever inspiration strikes. Big things really do come in small packages, and with the Martin Junior Series, you'll always have your full-size companion at your fingertips.

Martin Junior spruce/sapele models

As a guitar top, Sitka spruce is the standard tonewood of modern times. The combination of strength and elasticity results in a broad dynamic spectrum that enables clear articulation and is suitable for everything from aggressive strumming to flatpicking and fingerpicking.
The sound of Sapele is consistent and balanced across the entire tonal spectrum, making it compatible with a variety of playing styles. It is comparable to mahogany, but its higher density results in a slightly brighter sound with more shimmer in the upper range.

The following Martin Junior models have a Sapele body with a spruce top:

Martin Junior sapele/sapele models

Sapele is an alternative tonewood that originates from Central Africa and has been used by Taylor for over a decade. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as African mahogany because it is very similar to the West African wood khaya, which is known commercially as African mahogany. Sapele is a very sustainable, relatively fast-growing wood. In terms of sound, it offers everything that mahogany can do, just with a little more pep in the trebles. Due to its rapid growth, Taylor will be able to offer this wood for a long time to come.
Sapele fits well with almost all playing styles. It's a great all-purpose tonewood that delivers a balanced, pleasing tone in a variety of playing applications, from fingerstyle to strumming.

The body and top of the following Martin Junior models are made of Sapele: