The Martin D-42 blends iconic Dreadnought power with exquisite appointments, offering bold tone and stunning aesthetics for discerning players. Its full-bodied voice delivers strong bass, clear trebles and rich overtones, making it ideal for expressive fingerpicking and powerful strumming alike. A solid Sitka spruce top is paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides for a dynamic, balanced tone with excellent projection and clarity.
The gloss genuine mahogany neck features a Golden Era™ Modified Low Oval profile with High-Performance Taper, offering a fast, smooth feel across the bound ebony fingerboard. Snowflake abalone inlays, pearl top trim, and an abalone rosette add elegant visual flair, while antique white binding and gold open-gear tuners elevate the traditional aesthetic. With Sitka spruce GE-style scalloped bracing and vintage-inspired detailing, the D-42 is designed to perform as beautifully as it looks.
Part of Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025, the D-42 features updated bracing, a thinner fingerboard, and reimagined neck shaping for improved comfort, tone, and responsiveness. Each guitar includes a moulded hardshell case for protection on the road or at home.
Solid Sitka spruce top w/ East Indian rosewood back & sides
Gloss genuine mahogany neck w/ GE Modified Low Oval profile
25.4" scale length w/ High-Performance Taper
Ebony fingerboard w/ snowflake abalone inlays & binding
Ebony bridge w/ bone saddle & abalone inlaid bridge pins
Abalone rosette, pearl top inlay, antique white binding
Golden Era-style scalloped X bracing
Gold open-gear tuners
Includes moulded hardshell case