Martin 000-42 Standard Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Hardshell Case

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The Martin 000-42 Standard is a masterclass in balance, beauty, and unmistakable Martin tone. Built in the comfortable 000 14-fret Auditorium body size, it delivers a focused low end, rich rosewood overtones, and clear, singing trebles that respond effortlessly to both fingerstyle nuance and articulate strumming. A solid spruce top paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides creates a warm, resonant voice with depth and projection, while the Aging Toner gloss finish adds a subtle vintage character to its refined appearance.

As part of Martin’s refreshed 2025 Standard Series, the 000-42 features GE-scalloped Sitka spruce bracing for enhanced sustain and vintage-inspired tonal complexity. The Genuine Mahogany neck with a Golden Era Modified Low Oval profile and high-performance taper offers a smooth, fast feel, complemented by a 24.9” scale length that encourages expressive phrasing and effortless playability. Thoughtful refinements to the fingerboard, bridge, and heel enhance both comfort and aesthetics without sacrificing tradition.

Visually, the 000-42 stands at the pinnacle of Martin elegance. Abalone snowflake inlays, a shimmering abalone rosette, and pearl top trim that wraps the fingerboard elevate its presence, framed by antique white binding and multi-stripe purfling. An ebony bridge with bone pins, gold open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs, and a classic dovetail neck joint complete this timeless design. Supplied with a hardshell case, the 000-42 Standard is a stunning, heirloom-quality instrument crafted for players who demand both sonic excellence and exquisite detail.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: X-Bracing GE-Scalloped, Spruce 5/16"
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: 000 14-Fret
• Top Material: Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Back & Sides Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: X-Bracing GE-Scalloped, Spruce 5/16"
• Binding Material: Antique White
• Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe

Neck

• Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Depth: 0.811" at 1st Fret, 0.909" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Style 45 Snowflake Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-5/32"
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Headstock: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Headstock Binding: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
• Headplate Inlay: Abalone
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Abalone Dots
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Gold Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
• Pickguard: Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 3013358
• Manufacture Date: 2025