Martin Guitar OM-42
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Martin Guitar
OM-42
Product Info
Article Number:
556375
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
OM-42
Category:
Premium Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$8,798.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The OM-42 is a beautifully crafted instrument, a true workhorse for the serious player. Its balanced tone and comfortable Orchestra body shape make it incredibly versatile for fingerstyle and flatpicking. If you’re a seasoned musician looking for a top-tier acoustic that will inspire for years, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar OM-42
- Steel-String Guitar
- Style: Orchestra
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and sides: Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Abalone Sway fingerboard inlays
- Abalone rosette with multi-stripe
- Top inlay: Abalone with multi-stripe
- 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 machine heads
- Strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes hard shell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid Spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and dynamic range across the spectrum.
- • Rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones and a warm, focused bass response.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, effortless playing experience and precise intonation.
- • Open-gold machine heads ensure reliable tuning stability and a touch of classic elegance.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players, a significant investment.
- • Rosewood's tonal characteristics might be too dark for players seeking a brighter voice.
- • The tortoise pickguard, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel slightly fragile.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The D-28 is fuller and more powerful, while the OM-42 offers a more nuanced, articulate tone – better suited for intricate fingerstyle work.
The OM-42 utilizes Martin’s Modified Low Oval profile, which is generally considered comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, though it’s not as chunky as some vintage models.
The inlay is expertly crafted and secured, but extreme handling or impacts could potentially damage it; a careful owner should treat it with respect.
