Martin Custom Shop D42 Special

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Martin Custom Shop D42 Special

Includes Hard Case

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£11,999.00

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Manufacturer's ID: CFM-GTR-D42SPECIAL

What we say:

At A Glance:

The Martin D42 Special is elegant in every single way. The design for this guitar started simply as an experiment nearly 25 years ago with Martin employee, Dick Boak, looking for ways to properly utilise their laser engraving machine. Initially having trouble with materials the idea was shelved until now! Collaborating with the company, PearlWorks, Boak was able to modify the artwork and beautifully inlay the design. With the approval of Chris Martin IV the design was expanded to the headstock and fingerboard for a truly stunning design. Combined alongside Martin's usual world-class standard for quality every inch of this guitar is crafted to be as elegant as it can be. With classic tonewoods, industry-leading quality, and stunning attention to detail in its craftsmanship this guitar is as much a work of art as it is an instrument.

Features We Love:

Martin Quality

Martin is known for their incredible acoustic guitars but this takes things to a whole new level. Nothing short of a display of artistic talent, highly skilled luthiers have elevated this instrument to new heights, proving why Martin continues to be one of the top names around.

Intricate Inlay

What began as an experiment has blossomed into a full design that covers the length of the guitar. Headstock, fingerboard, pickguard, and body, all feature a stunning display of pearl inlay work. This requires some intense attention to detail on top of the already high quality we expect from Martin guitars. The inlays have been finished beautifully constantly drawing your attention over the whole guitar.

Quality Tonewoods

With this Martin you get access to the absolute best in quality tonewoods. To recreate a D-42 faithfully Martin have gone with a solid Spruce top, East Indian Rosewood, back and sides, a Mahogany neck, and an Ebony fingerboard. All classic tone woods singing together in harmony as you play.

Who Is It For?

The discerning player after an elegant guitar. Martin has spared no expense on this guitar and it is reflected in every aspect of its quality.

Highlights:

  • Stunning quality
  • Intricate inlays
  • Modern materials and quality meet historic Martin designs

Specification

Body Size D-14 Fret
Top Material Spruce
Brace Shape/Pattern Forward Shifted X Brace
Back & Sides East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 25.4"
Number of Frets 20
Nut Width 1-3/4"
Bridge Material Ebony
Saddle Compensated Bone
Tuners Nickel Open Gear