2001 Martin D-42 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Near-Mint w/ Highlander IP-2 Dual Source Pickup, Case
$5,799.99
$5,799.99
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Up for sale, a 2001 Martin D-42, near-mint and complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring a Sitka spruce top with forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the D-42 can trace its upscale dreadnought lineage back to Martin's Pre-War D-45. And while Martin’s style 42 has been around since the late 1800s, it wasn’t applied to a standard production dreadnought until 1996, making the D-42 a relatively recent addition to Martin's lineup. Premium aesthetic details include abalone top binding and rosette, snowflake fingerboard inlay, and a vertically inlaid Martin name on the headstock.
Weighing 4lbs 15oz, this Martin offers an extremely rich and detailed sound with ample projection and bass-register warmth. The low end has the boom and kick consistent with a Martin square shoulder dreadnought, and the trebles are punchy and round with a sparkling cut. This Martin is emblematic of both the company’s top tier craftsmanship and the way a soundboard can open up over time in very satisfying ways.
This Martin has been outfitted with a Highlander IP-2 dual-source pickup system pairing a coaxial under-saddle piezo transducer with an internal condenser microphone. Unlike thin, brittle piezo elements that only register downward pressure, Highlander's thick coaxial design senses bridge movement from all directions to capture a woody, natural tone. Paired with the condenser microphone, the sound is highly representative of the acoustic qualities of the instrument. With a 1/4" stereo endpin jack, the primary undersaddle pickup signal is sent to the tip and the microphone signal is sent to the ring. This D-42 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Neck: Mahogany
-Shape: Low Profile, measuring .850” at 1st fret, .890” at 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, grained ivoroid binding, snowflake inlay
-Frets: Slender, light wear under the plain strings on frets 1-5
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut width: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Martin-branded, butterbean buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, rosewood
-Bracing: X (scalloped, forward-shifted)
-Electronics: Highlander IP-2 Dual-Source System (coaxial piezo + condenser mic)
-Bridge: Ebony, snowflake inlay, bone compensated saddle
-Marquetry: Ivoroid/mother of pearl multiply binding, mother of pearl/black/white rosette
-Serialization: Six-digit serial stamped into neck heel block
Exceedingly clean with Martin’s Aging Toner on top, there are just a couple small nicks on top and faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean, and a strap button has been added to the treble side of the neck heel.
The original hardshell case is included.
Weighing 4lbs 15oz, this Martin offers an extremely rich and detailed sound with ample projection and bass-register warmth. The low end has the boom and kick consistent with a Martin square shoulder dreadnought, and the trebles are punchy and round with a sparkling cut. This Martin is emblematic of both the company’s top tier craftsmanship and the way a soundboard can open up over time in very satisfying ways.
This Martin has been outfitted with a Highlander IP-2 dual-source pickup system pairing a coaxial under-saddle piezo transducer with an internal condenser microphone. Unlike thin, brittle piezo elements that only register downward pressure, Highlander's thick coaxial design senses bridge movement from all directions to capture a woody, natural tone. Paired with the condenser microphone, the sound is highly representative of the acoustic qualities of the instrument. With a 1/4" stereo endpin jack, the primary undersaddle pickup signal is sent to the tip and the microphone signal is sent to the ring. This D-42 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Neck: Mahogany
-Shape: Low Profile, measuring .850” at 1st fret, .890” at 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, grained ivoroid binding, snowflake inlay
-Frets: Slender, light wear under the plain strings on frets 1-5
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut width: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Martin-branded, butterbean buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, rosewood
-Bracing: X (scalloped, forward-shifted)
-Electronics: Highlander IP-2 Dual-Source System (coaxial piezo + condenser mic)
-Bridge: Ebony, snowflake inlay, bone compensated saddle
-Marquetry: Ivoroid/mother of pearl multiply binding, mother of pearl/black/white rosette
-Serialization: Six-digit serial stamped into neck heel block
Exceedingly clean with Martin’s Aging Toner on top, there are just a couple small nicks on top and faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean, and a strap button has been added to the treble side of the neck heel.
The original hardshell case is included.
