{"product_id":"2001-martin-d-42-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-near-mint-w-highlander-ip-2-dual-source-pickup-case","title":"2001 Martin D-42 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Near-Mint w\/ Highlander IP-2 Dual Source Pickup, Case","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWeighing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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 \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Neck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Low Profile, measuring .850” at 1st fret, .890” at 9th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Ebony, grained ivoroid binding, snowflake inlay\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, light wear under the plain strings on frets 1-5\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 25.4”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut width: 1 11\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Martin-branded, butterbean buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Sitka spruce, rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bracing: X (scalloped, forward-shifted)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Electronics: Highlander IP-2 Dual-Source System (coaxial piezo + condenser mic)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bridge: Ebony, snowflake inlay, bone compensated saddle\u003cbr\u003e\n-Marquetry: Ivoroid\/mother of pearl multiply binding, mother of pearl\/black\/white rosette\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: Six-digit serial stamped into neck heel block\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExceedingly 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original hardshell case is included.","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485014921472,"sku":"784752","price":5799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_5d1863cb-68ef-4f38-904e-0945ac3cc8d3.jpg?v=1790717405","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2001-martin-d-42-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-near-mint-w-highlander-ip-2-dual-source-pickup-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}