Martin Guitar D42 Modern Deluxe
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Martin Guitar
D42 Modern Deluxe
Product Info
Article Number:
556469
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D42 Modern Deluxe
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$8,789.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Modern Deluxe D42 is a serious instrument, offering a blend of vintage character and modern playability. The VTS top provides an immediate 'broken-in' feel, and the Golden Era neck is a revelation. This is perfect for the experienced player seeking a refined dreadnought with exceptional tone and feel, someone who appreciates the finer details of craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D42 Modern Deluxe
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought 14-fret
- Top: Solid spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Neck: Selected mahogany
- Headstock: Solid mahogany
- Fingerboard: Solid ebony
- Golden Era Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlays
- Style 45 abalone multi-stripe rosette
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Saddle: Bone
- Open gold-plated machine heads with butterbean buttons
- Strings: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium (Art. #473904#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes ply hardhsell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • VTS spruce top delivers a noticeably aged, responsive tone with enhanced clarity.
- • Golden Era neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for a wide range of players.
- • Solid rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones and a powerful, balanced sonic foundation.
- • Open-gear tuners ensure precise and stable tuning, crucial for nuanced performance.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
- • The faux tortoise pickguard, while aesthetically pleasing, isn't a genuine material.
- • Dreadnought size can be unwieldy for smaller players or those preferring a more compact instrument.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Selected Mahogany
Fingerboard
Solid Ebony with Golden Era Style 45 snowflake inlays
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None - acoustic only
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) - typical for a dreadnought
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Frequently Asked Questions
VTS simulates aging, producing a more open, responsive tone with enhanced harmonic complexity, similar to a well-played vintage Martin.
Yes, the Golden Era profile is noticeably slimmer and more rounded than the earlier Modified Low Oval, providing a more comfortable and modern feel.
While it’s an acoustic-only instrument, its powerful projection and rich tone make it suitable for unplugged gigs; a separate pickup system can always be added later if needed.
