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The 2026 Martin D-42 stands among the most elegant and revered dreadnoughts in Martin's celebrated lineup, combining world-class craftsmanship, premium tonewoods, and exquisite ornamentation in a guitar that is as visually stunning as it is musically inspiring. Rooted in Martin's rich heritage while refined for the modern player, the D-42 delivers a voice of exceptional depth, clarity, and sophistication.
At its foundation is a carefully selected solid spruce top finished in a brilliant gloss and enhanced with a warm Aging Toner that evokes the appearance of a treasured vintage instrument. Encircling the top is Martin's iconic abalone trim paired with multi-stripe purfling, creating a luminous frame that highlights the guitar's timeless beauty. Beneath the surface, forward-shifted GE-scalloped spruce bracing allows the soundboard to respond with remarkable sensitivity and power, producing a broad dynamic range and effortless projection.
The back and sides are crafted from premium East Indian rosewood, finished in a rich natural gloss that showcases the wood's striking grain patterns. This legendary pairing of spruce and rosewood produces the unmistakable Martin dreadnought sound: powerful bass response, articulate midrange, sparkling trebles, and a wealth of harmonic complexity. Whether played softly with delicate fingerstyle technique or driven hard with a flatpick, the D-42 responds with balance, nuance, and authority.
Every visual detail reflects the elevated status of this flagship model. The abalone and multi-stripe rosette, Style 45 back purfling, multi-stripe side inlays, antique white binding, and matching heelcap and endpiece appointments create an appearance of refined luxury without sacrificing traditional Martin elegance. The ebony bridge features Martin's GE Modern Belly design and is fitted with a compensated bone saddle, bone bridge pins, and abalone position dots for exceptional tonal transfer and precise intonation.
The genuine mahogany neck is carved to Martin's highly regarded GE Modified Low Oval profile with a High-Performance Taper, offering outstanding comfort and effortless playability across the entire fingerboard. Finished in gloss and accented by a dark mahogany coloration, the neck feels substantial yet fast, making it equally suited for intricate fingerstyle arrangements, expressive lead work, and powerful rhythm playing.
An ebony fingerboard adorned with the iconic Style 45 Snowflake abalone inlays adds a touch of classic Martin artistry. The 1 3/4-inch bone nut width and 2 1/8-inch width at the twelfth fret provide ample space for clean articulation and precise fretting. Antique white multi-stripe fingerboard binding further enhances the instrument's premium presentation while maintaining the traditional aesthetic that defines the D-42.
The solid square-taper headstock with diamond detail is capped with East Indian rosewood and showcases Martin's Golden Era block inlay logo. Gold open-gear tuners with butterbean buttons provide smooth, reliable tuning performance while contributing to the guitar's distinguished vintage-inspired appearance.
Built using Martin's renowned dovetail neck joint construction and long 25.4-inch scale length, the D-42 delivers outstanding resonance, sustain, and responsiveness. Every component works in harmony to create an instrument that feels alive in the hands, rewarding the player with exceptional tonal richness and musical expression.
Weighing only 4 lbs. 9 oz., this D-42 is remarkably lightweight for a rosewood dreadnought, allowing the body to resonate freely and produce an open, vibrant voice. The guitar includes its original Martin hardshell case for secure storage and transportation.
The 2026 Martin D-42 is a masterwork of acoustic guitar design, blending legendary Martin tone with breathtaking visual elegance. From its shimmering abalone appointments to its powerful and complex voice, it represents the pinnacle of traditional dreadnought craftsmanship and remains an inspiring instrument for discerning players and collectors alike.
Other specifications include:
- Top Material: Spruce
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Top Detail: None
- Binding: Antique White
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Bridge Pin Material: Bone
- Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Saddle Radius: 16"
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Back and Sides Color: Natural
- Back Detail: None
- Side Detail: None
- Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45 with Black Stripe
- Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Heelcap: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
- Endpiece: Antique White
- Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Finish Neck: Gloss
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 45 Snowflake
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
- Fingerboard Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
- Side Dots: Black
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Block Inlay Golden Era
- Headplate Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
- Headplate Detail: None
- Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
- Knob: Butterbean
- Nut Material: Bone
- Hardshell case
- 4 lbs 9 oz
- #3062178
For more information about the Martin instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Martin
- Series
- Standard
- Body Style
- Dreadnought
- Actual Weight
- 4.9
- Color
- Natural
- Model
- D-42
- Strings
- 6
- Body Style
- 14 Fret
- Pickup
- No
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The 2026 Martin D-42 stands among the most elegant and revered dreadnoughts in Martin's celebrated lineup, combining world-class craftsmanship, premium tonewoods, and exquisite ornamentation in a guitar that is as visually stunning as it is musically inspiring. Rooted in Martin's rich heritage while refined for the modern player, the D-42 delivers a voice of exceptional depth, clarity, and sophistication.
At its foundation is a carefully selected solid spruce top finished in a brilliant gloss and enhanced with a warm Aging Toner that evokes the appearance of a treasured vintage instrument. Encircling the top is Martin's iconic abalone trim paired with multi-stripe purfling, creating a luminous frame that highlights the guitar's timeless beauty. Beneath the surface, forward-shifted GE-scalloped spruce bracing allows the soundboard to respond with remarkable sensitivity and power, producing a broad dynamic range and effortless projection.
The back and sides are crafted from premium East Indian rosewood, finished in a rich natural gloss that showcases the wood's striking grain patterns. This legendary pairing of spruce and rosewood produces the unmistakable Martin dreadnought sound: powerful bass response, articulate midrange, sparkling trebles, and a wealth of harmonic complexity. Whether played softly with delicate fingerstyle technique or driven hard with a flatpick, the D-42 responds with balance, nuance, and authority.
Every visual detail reflects the elevated status of this flagship model. The abalone and multi-stripe rosette, Style 45 back purfling, multi-stripe side inlays, antique white binding, and matching heelcap and endpiece appointments create an appearance of refined luxury without sacrificing traditional Martin elegance. The ebony bridge features Martin's GE Modern Belly design and is fitted with a compensated bone saddle, bone bridge pins, and abalone position dots for exceptional tonal transfer and precise intonation.
The genuine mahogany neck is carved to Martin's highly regarded GE Modified Low Oval profile with a High-Performance Taper, offering outstanding comfort and effortless playability across the entire fingerboard. Finished in gloss and accented by a dark mahogany coloration, the neck feels substantial yet fast, making it equally suited for intricate fingerstyle arrangements, expressive lead work, and powerful rhythm playing.
An ebony fingerboard adorned with the iconic Style 45 Snowflake abalone inlays adds a touch of classic Martin artistry. The 1 3/4-inch bone nut width and 2 1/8-inch width at the twelfth fret provide ample space for clean articulation and precise fretting. Antique white multi-stripe fingerboard binding further enhances the instrument's premium presentation while maintaining the traditional aesthetic that defines the D-42.
The solid square-taper headstock with diamond detail is capped with East Indian rosewood and showcases Martin's Golden Era block inlay logo. Gold open-gear tuners with butterbean buttons provide smooth, reliable tuning performance while contributing to the guitar's distinguished vintage-inspired appearance.
Built using Martin's renowned dovetail neck joint construction and long 25.4-inch scale length, the D-42 delivers outstanding resonance, sustain, and responsiveness. Every component works in harmony to create an instrument that feels alive in the hands, rewarding the player with exceptional tonal richness and musical expression.
Weighing only 4 lbs. 9 oz., this D-42 is remarkably lightweight for a rosewood dreadnought, allowing the body to resonate freely and produce an open, vibrant voice. The guitar includes its original Martin hardshell case for secure storage and transportation.
The 2026 Martin D-42 is a masterwork of acoustic guitar design, blending legendary Martin tone with breathtaking visual elegance. From its shimmering abalone appointments to its powerful and complex voice, it represents the pinnacle of traditional dreadnought craftsmanship and remains an inspiring instrument for discerning players and collectors alike.
Other specifications include:
- Top Material: Spruce
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Top Detail: None
- Binding: Antique White
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Bridge Pin Material: Bone
- Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Saddle Radius: 16"
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Back and Sides Color: Natural
- Back Detail: None
- Side Detail: None
- Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45 with Black Stripe
- Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Heelcap: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
- Endpiece: Antique White
- Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Finish Neck: Gloss
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 45 Snowflake
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
- Fingerboard Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
- Side Dots: Black
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Block Inlay Golden Era
- Headplate Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
- Headplate Detail: None
- Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
- Knob: Butterbean
- Nut Material: Bone
- Hardshell case
- 4 lbs 9 oz
- #3062178
For more information about the Martin instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Martin
- Series
- Standard
- Body Style
- Dreadnought
- Actual Weight
- 4.9
- Color
- Natural
- Model
- D-42
- Strings
- 6
- Body Style
- 14 Fret
- Pickup
- No
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