Martin Guitar 00042 LH
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Martin Guitar
00042 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
605658
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
00042 LH
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$9,337.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 00042 LH is a beautifully crafted instrument—a serious step up for the discerning player. Its smaller auditorium body provides excellent balance and projection, while the solid rosewood delivers a warm, mature tone. This is ideal for fingerstyle players or those seeking a refined, comfortable instrument for nuanced performances and recording.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 00042 LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- 2025 model
- Left-handed model
- Type: Auditorium
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Abalone Sway fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: "Modified Low Oval"
- Abalone multi-stripe rosette and top inlay
- Scale: 632 mm (24.9")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle
- Open gold-plated machine heads
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art. #469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes ply hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones.
- • Modified Low Oval neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides smooth, articulate note response.
- • Hardshell case ensures safe storage and transport; a thoughtful inclusion.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, represents a significant investment for many players.
- • Rosewood can be prone to cracking in extremely dry climates.
- • Auditorium body might lack the bass projection of a dreadnought.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
632 mm (24.9 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 00042 LH has a more focused, balanced tone; less bass thump and more clarity than the D-28’s fuller sound.
The Modified Low Oval profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly less accommodating than a rounder neck.
The pickguard is primarily cosmetic and will show wear over time, but with proper care it should last for many years; it's susceptible to cracking if exposed to extreme temperature changes.
