Product Description

The 000-42 is the epitome of Martin quality and design, with a resonant solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Beautiful detail and cosmetics throughout. Includes hardshell case.

CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint BODY SIZE: 000-14 Fret TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce ROSETTE: Style 45 TOP BRACING PATTERN: 000 14-Fret TOP BRACES: Scalloped 5/16'' BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood BACK PURFLING: Style 45 SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood ENDPIECE: Grained Ivoroid ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron BINDING: Grained Ivoroid TOP INLAY STYLE: Abalone Pearl with Black/White/Black Inlays SIDE INLAY: B/W Boltaron BACK INLAY: B/W Boltaron NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood NECK SHAPE: Modified V NUT MATERIAL: Bone HEADSTOCK: Solid/Diamond/Tapered HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /C. F. Martin, Block Abalone Pearl HEELCAP: Grained Ivoroid with B/W Inlay FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony SCALE LENGTH: 24.9" # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14 # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-3/4'' FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-/4'' FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 45 Snowflake - Select Pearl FINGERBOARD BINDING: Grained Ivoroid/Mitered FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss/ Aging Toner FINISH NECK: Polished Gloss/ Dark Mahogany Stain BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony BRIDGE STYLE: Standard Belly BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/4'' SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Gold w/ Butterbean Knobs BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Abalone Dots

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Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage

Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.

Gold Coverage Includes:

Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidity

Other plan features include:

For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear

*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details

Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.

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I have mixed feelings about this one. I decided to get something fancy for my sixtieth birthday; I usually just go for the sound. The 00042 is definitely ornamental. I can tell you what I like and dislike about it. What I like best is the neck. The neck is so perfect you can lower the action almost to touching the frets, and it doesn't buzz anywhere. It comes with a pretty case, not that plastic molded one that Martin seems to think is so great. The guitar is also beautiful, although the back of the D-35 is prettier. Where it falls short is this: it doesn't ring like the D-35, and it is very expensive. I bought my first D-35 in 1971 for 700, so it's hard to get used to these prices. I think the guitar industry is going a bit crazy.
However, if you want a really ornamental guitar, the 000-42 is for you. It is nice. . . it is expensive, but it is nice...but it's expensive...but it IS nice.
Martin Standard Series 000-42 Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
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