Since the 1830s, Martin guitars have been acknowledged as some of the finest in the world, spanning six generations of dedication to the guitar maker’s craft. The prodigious quality of a Martin is evident as soon as you play one. Each remarkable note inspires you to cultivate your talent and creativity, projecting layers of melodies and harmonies that only the very best tonewoods and Martin craftsmanship could produce.
The 000-42 features a solid Andirondack spruce top, solid East Indian back and sides, Abalone Pearl top inlay style, and grained ivoroid endpiece. Includes a Martin 533E Geib style case to protect your investment.
| MODEL |
000-42 |
| CONSTRUCTION: |
Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint |
| BODY SIZE: |
000-14 Fret |
| TOP: |
Solid Sitka Spruce |
| ROSETTE: |
Style 45 |
| TOP BRACING PATTERN: |
Standard ''X'' Scalloped |
| TOP BRACES: |
Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16'' |
| BACK MATERIAL: |
Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| BACK PURFLING: |
Style 45 |
| SIDE MATERIAL: |
Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| ENDPIECE: |
Grained Ivoroid |
| ENDPIECE INLAY: |
Black/White Boltaron |
| BINDING: |
Grained Ivoroid |
| TOP INLAY STYLE: |
Abalone Pearl with Black/White/Black Boltaron |
| SIDE INLAY: |
Black/White Boltaron |
| BACK INLAY: |
Black/White Boltaron |
| NECK MATERIAL: |
Select Hardwood |
| NECK SHAPE: |
Modified V |
| NUT MATERIAL: |
Bone |
| HEADSTOCK: |
Solid/Diamond/SquareTaper |
| HEADPLATE: |
Solid East Indian Rosewood /C. F. Martin Block - Abalone Pearl |
| HEELCAP: |
Grained Ivoroid with Black/White Boltaron Inlay |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: |
Solid Black Ebony |
| SCALE LENGTH: |
24.9'' |
| # OF FRETS CLEAR: |
14 |
| # OF FRETS TOTAL: |
20 |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: |
1-3/4'' |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: |
2-1/4'' |
| FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: |
Style 45 Snowflakes - Select Abalone Pearl |
| FINGERBOARD BINDING: |
Grained Ivoroid |
| FINISH BACK & SIDES: |
Polished Gloss |
| FINISH TOP: |
Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner ; Sunburst available at additional cost. |
| FINISH NECK: |
Polished Gloss |
| BRIDGE MATERIAL: |
Solid Black Ebony |
| BRIDGE STYLE: |
Belly |
| BRIDGE STRING SPACING: |
2-1/4'' |
| SADDLE: |
16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone |
| TUNING MACHINES: |
Gold Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs |
| RECOMMENDED STRINGS: |
Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100) |
| BRIDGE & END PINS: |
White w/ Abalone Pearl Dots |
| PICKGUARD: |
Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished |
| CASE: |
533E Geib style |
