2008 Martin D-42 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case & Tag
$5,799.99
$5,799.99
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Up for sale, a 2008 Martin D-42 dreadnought in near-mint condition, complete with the original molded hardshell case and factory paperwork. Featuring a solid 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 model until 1996, making the D-42 a relatively recent addition to Martin’s lineup. Premium cosmetic appointments include abalone top binding and rosette, snowflake fingerboard inlay, and a vertically inlaid Martin logo on the headstock.
This Martin offers an extremely rich and detailed sound with ample projection and bass-register warmth. The low end has great boom and kick, with a sweet lower-midrange bloom, and the trebles are punchy and round with a sparkling cut. This Martin is emblematic of the company’s top tier craftsmanship, with excellent string-to-string balance and a high volume ceiling when played hard with a flatpick. This D-42 weighs 4lbs 9oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .840” 1st fret, .885” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, grained ivoroid binding, snowflake inlay
-Frets: Slender, pristine
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Martin-branded, butterbean buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, Indian rosewood
-Bracing: Forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing
-Bridge: Ebony, snowflake inlay, compensated bone saddle
-Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
-Serialization: Stamp on heel block dates to 2008
This guitar is exceedingly well-kept and crack-free, featuring Martin’s aged toner on top. Cosmetic wear on the gloss lacquer finish is limited to a bit of faint scuffing in the clear coat central to the back, and just a few additional tiny marks on the body as a whole. The smooth finish on the neck profile is flawless. This guitar does have a slightly smoky odor which also extends to the case.
The original molded hardshell case is included, along with Martin's "Care and Feeding" pamphlet.
This Martin offers an extremely rich and detailed sound with ample projection and bass-register warmth. The low end has great boom and kick, with a sweet lower-midrange bloom, and the trebles are punchy and round with a sparkling cut. This Martin is emblematic of the company’s top tier craftsmanship, with excellent string-to-string balance and a high volume ceiling when played hard with a flatpick. This D-42 weighs 4lbs 9oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .840” 1st fret, .885” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, grained ivoroid binding, snowflake inlay
-Frets: Slender, pristine
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Martin-branded, butterbean buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Sitka spruce, Indian rosewood
-Bracing: Forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing
-Bridge: Ebony, snowflake inlay, compensated bone saddle
-Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
-Serialization: Stamp on heel block dates to 2008
This guitar is exceedingly well-kept and crack-free, featuring Martin’s aged toner on top. Cosmetic wear on the gloss lacquer finish is limited to a bit of faint scuffing in the clear coat central to the back, and just a few additional tiny marks on the body as a whole. The smooth finish on the neck profile is flawless. This guitar does have a slightly smoky odor which also extends to the case.
The original molded hardshell case is included, along with Martin's "Care and Feeding" pamphlet.
