Martin Guitar D42

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Martin Guitar D42

Martin Guitar

D42

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 605645
Model: D42
Price: $9,337.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This D42 is a flagship Martin for a reason – the tone is truly something special. It’s a powerful, balanced instrument ideal for seasoned players seeking a professional-grade dreadnought for recording or performance. The craftsmanship is impeccable, making it a lifetime investment for serious acoustic enthusiasts.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar D42
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • 2025 model
  • Type: Dreadnought
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Rosewood
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Headstock: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Abalone Sway fingerboard inlays
  • Abalone Multi-Stripe Rosette
  • Abalone with multi-stripe top inlay
  • Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
  • 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: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium (Art. #473904#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes ply hardshell case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers exceptional projection and clarity
  • • Rosewood back and sides provide rich, complex overtones
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and precise intonation
  • • Hand-crafted construction ensures exceptional build quality and longevity
CONS
  • • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many players
  • • Dreadnought body can be unwieldy for smaller players or travel
  • • Rosewood can exhibit some humidity sensitivity requiring careful maintenance

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 6.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The D42 generally has a more refined and complex tone, with more shimmering highs and deeper bass, whereas the D28 tends to be a bit more direct and punchy.
The modified low oval 'D' neck profile is generally considered comfortable, but players with very small hands might find the 1 7/8” nut width a bit challenging.
It's remarkably versatile, but excels in fingerstyle, singer-songwriter, and flatpicking genres where its nuanced tone and projection can truly shine.

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