Martin 00042: Standard Series Auditorium Acoustic Guitar

The Martin 000-42 blends classic 000 comfort with the luxurious appointments of the Style 40 series, offering exquisite vintage elegance paired with exceptional tonal refinement. Its Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides create a balanced, resonant voice with rich overtones, shimmering clarity, and superb responsiveness.

Scalloped X-bracing enhances the guitar’s dynamic range, while the short 24.9" scale and Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper provide effortless playability for both strumming and intricate fingerstyle work. With ornate abalone top inlays, antique white binding, gold open-gear tuners, and a polished gloss finish, the 000-42 stands as a true showpiece—visually stunning and sonically inspiring.

A hand-fit dovetail neck joint and Plek-guided precision ensure world-class craftsmanship and consistency. This is a guitar built for players who want sophistication, comfort, and complexity in every note.

Highlights

• Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing for lively, balanced tone

• East Indian rosewood back and sides for rich complexity and projection

• Style-45 snowflake abalone inlays and abalone rosette

• Short 24.9" scale for smooth, relaxed playability

• Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper

• Gold open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs

• Antique white binding and aging toner top for classic appeal

• Includes Martin ply hardshell case

Specifications

Model: 000-42
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Top: Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace (Scalloped, 5/16")
Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood

Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Scale Length: 24.9"
Neck Join: 14th Fret

Fingerboard: Ebony
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay: Style-45 Snowflake (Abalone)

Binding: Antique White
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Top Colour: Aging Toner
Finish: Gloss (Body & Neck)

Hardware: Gold Open-Gear Tuners (Butterbean)
Bridge: Ebony (Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle)
String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Case: Martin Ply Hardshell