Description
A gorgeous guitar with a big, full-bodied tone, the Martin D-42 is a fantastic acoustic guitar that fits a wide range of styles and settings. Whether you're a singer-songwriter seeking a powerful dreadnought to fill out your sound or need a well-rounded acoustic for rock, country, and pop performances, this Martin is sure to impress. Reach out now for more information about this outstanding guitar!
The D-42 features an East Indian Rosewood body capped with a solid spruce top, giving it a terrific sound with deep lows, crisp highs, and a slightly scooped midrange. Its bass response is exceptional and has a warm, velvety character, thanks to its scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing that allows the soundboard to move more freely. That's not all - its genuine mahogany neck sports a high-performance taper that makes it incredibly comfortable to play, even during late-night gigs and extended practice sessions.
Aside from its remarkable tone and impeccable playability, the Martin D-42 has a classic vintage aesthetic that commands attention. From its pearl snowflake inlays to its antique white binding and open gear tuners, this acoustic exudes style and elegance. Its stunning appearance is further rounded out by its abalone and multi-stripe rosette, butterbean knobs, tortoiseshell pickguard, and East Indian Rosewood headplate.
Anyone who's strummed a D-42 knows just how good they look, sound, and feel - these guitars are designed to offer the best possible playing experience. If you've been searching for a premium Martin acoustic guitar that'll become the crowning jewel of your collection, the D-42 is an excellent contender.
Specs
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Electronics: Optional
Top Color: Aging Toner
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Antique White
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: None
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Antique White
Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Gloss
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 45 Snowflake
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Side Dots: Black
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Block Inlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Headplate Detail: None
Case: Ply Hardshell
Pleked: True
SKU: D42
