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Martin Standard Series D42 #M2834423
Includes Hard Case
£6,875.00
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Manufacturer's ID: CFM-GTR-D42
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 |