Lakewood M-42 Premium
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Lakewood
M-42 Premium
Product Info
Article Number:
592632
Brand:
Lakewood
Model:
M-42 Premium
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,718.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Lakewood really knocked it out of the park with this M-42 Premium. The cedar top gives it a beautiful, almost vocal quality, while the Bocote adds a real snap and clarity. It's a fantastic choice for discerning fingerstyle players or anyone who appreciates a refined, responsive instrument – just be mindful of that Bocote!
Product Description
- Lakewood M-42 Premium
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Grand Concert
- Top: AAAA cedar
- Back and Sides: Bocote
- Neck: Cedro
- Fingerboard: Zirikote
- Fingerboard purfling: Abalone
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Bone nut
- Headstock: Zirikote with edge and abalone binding
- Headstock inlays: Lakewood logo in white Mother-of-Pearl
- Body purfling: Abalone purfling on soundboard
- Headstock purfling: Abalone
- Neck width at the neck-body transition: 57 mm
- Neck-body connection: at the 14th fret
- Neck profile: C-profile - thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / 14th fret 23 mm
- Soundhole decoration: Premium design with 2 woods & abalone
- Neck finish: Closed pore silk matt
- Binding: Snakewood
- 20 Frets
- Zirikote bridge
- Saddle: Bone
- Bridge purfling: Abalone
- String spacing at the bridge: 57mm
- Bridge pins: Snakewood with abalone eye
- Gotoh SGL-510Z Gold 21: 1 machine heads
- Machine head buttons: Snakewood
- End pin: No end pin
- Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor bronze .012 - .053
- Colour: Natural high-gloss polished
- Includes Hiscox Lakewood case
PROS
- • AAAA cedar top delivers exceptional warmth and responsiveness, a real treat.
- • Bocote back and sides provide stunning looks and focused projection.
- • Zirikote fingerboard offers a uniquely smooth and comfortable playing experience.
- • Snakewood binding adds a touch of refined elegance and visual distinction.
CONS
- • The Bocote can be a bit brittle and requires careful handling to avoid damage.
- • The 45mm nut width might feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks.
- • Premium-priced, making it inaccessible for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
AAAA Cedar
Back & Sides
Bocote
Neck Material
Cedro
Fingerboard
Zirikote
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar tends to be warmer and more immediate than spruce, offering a quicker response and a rounder fundamental tone, but potentially less headroom at higher volumes.
The C-profile is generally comfortable, but the 45mm nut width might feel snug for those with very large hands; it’s a good idea to try it in person if possible.
Lakewood emphasizes sustainable forestry practices and works closely with suppliers to ensure responsible harvesting of these premium tonewoods; they are committed to ethical sourcing.
