C.F. Martin & Co 000 JUNIOR SAPELE
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Essential Information About the Martin 000 Jr E Sapele Guitar
Essential Information About the Martin 000 Jr E Sapele Guitar
- 000 Junior 14-fret format: compact, comfortable, and easy to take everywhere, without sacrificing sound presence.
- All solid sapele (top, back, and sides): a balanced response, with warm mids and great definition.
- Stage-ready thanks to the Martin E1 electronics with built-in tuner and simple controls (volume, tone, phase).
- Modern playability: Performing Artist neck and refined ergonomics for long playing sessions without fatigue.
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A Martin Junior Designed for Travel, Inspired by the Brand's Vintage DNA
The Martin 000 Jr E Sapele fits within the spirit of the Junior series: offering a more compact guitar, ideal for everyday use, while maintaining the fundamentals of Martin craftsmanship. Its understated and elegant aesthetic, enhanced with faux abalone inlays and a satin finish, evokes vintage charm, while its design choices clearly aim for comfort and modern efficiency.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
Thanks to its reduced size and short scale length, this 000 Junior is particularly suitable for beginners seeking a premium and easy-to-play instrument, as well as intermediate guitarists looking for a compact electro-acoustic for rehearsals, travel, or songwriting. It excels in folk, pop, vocal accompaniment, and light fingerstyle, with precise attack and clear chord articulation.
Sound Characteristics
The solid sapele (top, back, and sides) delivers a balanced tonal color, often appreciated for its rich mids and warmth, while maintaining clear highs. The sculpted X-bracing in spruce promotes a dynamic response and lively projection for a compact format, with pleasant sustain and good note-to-note articulation. The 24.9" / 632.46 mm scale length contributes to a softer playing feel, useful for light bends, long chord sessions, and a relaxed touch.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Delivered with a durable soft case, the Martin 000 Jr E Sapele is ready to accompany you daily, whether for travel, rehearsals, or writing sessions.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic | Neck | Selected wood |
| Format | 000 | Fingerboard | Richlite |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Cutaway | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Special feature | Travel | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Natural |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Satin varnish |
| Top | Sapelli | Hardware | Nickel |
| Back&Sides | Sapele | ||
| Top finish | Satin | Radius | 16" / 406.40 mm |
| Top color | Medium Cherry Stain | Nut width | 1 3/4" / 44.45 mm |
| Bracing material | Spruce | Fretboard width at 12th fret | 2 1/8" / 53.975 mm |
| Bracing | Sculpted X-Brace | Total number of frets | 20 |
| Bracing size | 1/4" / 6.35 mm | Neck joins body at | 14th fret |
| Back and sides color | Medium Cherry Satin | Fretboard inlay style | Diamonds and short squares |
| Rosette | Single ring fiber | Fretboard inlay material | Faux abalone |
| Pickguard | Faux tortoise | Side dots | White |
| Neck profile | PA Profile | Bridge style | Sloped Modern Belly Junior |
| Neck shape | High Performance | Bridge | Selected hardwood |
| Neck wood | Selected hardwood | Bridge pins | Ebony |
| Neck color | Natural | Nut | White Tusq |
| Neck finish | Hand-applied | String spacing at bridge | 2 5/32" / 54.77 mm |
| Fretboard | Selected hardwood | Scale length | 24.9" / 632.46 mm |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Martin 000 Junior Sapele suitable for beginners?
Its compact 000 body size, short 632.46 mm scale length, and 44.45 mm nut width provide an easy playing experience. This model is aimed at beginners looking for a steel-string electro-acoustic guitar.
What sound does the solid sapele top produce?
The solid sapele construction for the top, back, and sides delivers rich mids and pronounced warmth, with clear trebles. The 6.35 mm carved spruce X-bracing supports dynamic response and note-to-note articulation.
What is the scale length of this Martin Junior guitar?
The scale length measures 24.9 inches, or 632.46 mm, offering a looser string tension and a relaxed feel.
Is the 000 Junior Sapele suitable for fingerstyle?
Thanks to its 000 body size and 44.45 mm nut width, this guitar is appropriate for light fingerstyle playing. The 54.77 mm string spacing at the bridge provides clear string separation. The 406.40 mm fingerboard radius also supports chord playing and melodic lines.
Is a case included with the guitar?
A durable soft case is included for daily transport and travel.



