Martin Standard Series D42

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Martin Standard Series D42

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Manufacturer's ID: D42 2018

What we say:

At A Glance

With its thick white binding, abalone trim, and vertical headstock logo, the Martin D-42 Re-imagined is very much a ‘pre-war’ design.

This beautiful dreadnought is a lynchpin of the Martin Standard Series, a simultaneously historic and timeless dreadnought that appeals equally for its tone, feel and beauty.

The D-42 has that classic combination of Spruce and East Indian Rosewood that Martin players love. The tone - crisp, big and complex - is as distinct as it is defining.

This D-42 is part of the Reimagined Series. The Reimagined Series is, as the name suggests, a new perspective on the famous Martin Standard range. The changes are subtle but welcome: the clear coat finish has a tinted toner to give a more aged appearance; the headstock bears an older-style logo & open gear tuners; the body has aged binding and the neck is a modern carve for a more comfortable feel. All of these little changes accumulate to give this Reimagined D-42 a fresh, refined look that is entirely in keeping with Martin & Co’s rich heritage.

Features We Love:

Spruce Top

Spruce is a great choice for a top wood. It is strong yet still lightweight giving the best of both worlds. It produces an articulated and powerful tone with great projection. It is also a wood that sounds better as it ages, so you are really investing in a great guitar for the future too.

Martin Forward Shifted X-Brace System

Martin's X-Brace system dates back almost 200 years, designed to present the perfect balance between reliability and optimised tonal quality, in a guitar that will last a lifetime. This "forward-shifted" and scalloped design moves the X towards the neck and removes wood mass, retaining support and rigidity whilst allowing the section behind the bridge to resonate. The result is a reliable guitar that is loud and offers a spectacular bass response, pronounced tone and singing resonance.

Stunning Appointments

This model is packed full of stylistic appointments. Gold hardware, abalone in the fretboard, rosette, bridge pin dots, and body trim, this model is kitted out and it looks fantastic!

Highlights:

  • A classic 'pre-war' style guitar
  • Full and rich tone
  • An ideal choice for any serious musician

Specification

Construction  Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size  D-14 Fret
Top Material  Spruce
Rosette  Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern  Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape  Scalloped
Brace Material  Spruce
Brace Size  5/16"
Back Material  East Indian Rosewood
Back Purfling/Strip  Style 45
Side Material  East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece  Antique White
Endpiece Inlay  Multi-Stripe
Binding  Antique White
Top Inlay Material  Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material  Multi-Stripe
Back Inlay Material  Multi-Stripe
Neck Material  Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape  Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper  High Performance Taper
Plek  Yes
Nut Material  Bone
Headstock Shape  Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material  East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style  Block Inlay
Headplate Binding Material  Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Heelcap  Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Fingerboard Material  Ebony
Scale Length  25.4"
Number of Frets Total  20
Fingerboard Width at Nut  1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Material  Abalone
Fingerboard Inlay Style  Style 45 Snowflake
Fingerboard Binding Material  Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Back and Side Finish  Gloss
Finish Top  Gloss
Finish Neck  Gloss
Bridge Material  Ebony
Bridge Style  Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Saddle  Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines  Gold Open Gear
Bridge Pin Material  White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots  Abalone
Pickguard  Faux Tortoise