Martin O'ahu K-42 Hibiscus - Sitka Spruce & Figured Koa #3058417

The Martin O'ahu K-42 Hibiscus is an exceptionally ornate acoustic guitar that brings together the warmth and complexity of figured koa with the clarity and projection of a reclaimed Sitka spruce top. Its K-12 fret body with a 14-fret neck features a reclaimed Sitka spruce top finished in a Dark Toasted Burst with a gloss finish, paired with beautifully figured koa back and sides in natural gloss. Madagascar rosewood binding, a Style 45 Golden Era back purfling and stripe, multi-stripe side and back inlay, and a Style 45 multi-stripe rosette create an extraordinary visual tapestry. An abalone and multi-stripe top inlay, faux tortoise pickguard, Madagascar rosewood endpiece, and ebony bridge further elevate the instrument's presentation, while its remarkably light 4 lbs 6 oz weight gives it an inviting and responsive feel.

The genuine mahogany neck features Martin's GE Modified Low Oval profile with a High-Performance Taper and joins the body at the 14th fret through a traditional dovetail neck joint. Its 25.4-inch scale length leads to an ebony fingerboard with 20 frets, a 1 3/4-inch nut width, and a generous 2 1/8-inch width at the 12th fret. The fingerboard carries an intricate Hibiscus Design, complemented by abalone side dots, while the bone nut and saddle provide a precise foundation for the instrument's articulate response. The ebony headplate features a solid headstock with Square Taper and Diamond shaping, Waverly Gold tuning machines with Liquidmetal posts and abalone dots, and Butterbean knobs, while the Martin O'ahu Script Overlay appears on the back of the headstock.

Underneath the exquisite appointments is a carefully voiced acoustic structure designed for resonance, projection, and musical balance. The X-bracing uses GE-scalloped Adirondack spruce braces with VTS treatment in a 5/16-inch size, creating a responsive platform that allows the reclaimed Sitka spruce top and figured koa body to breathe with exceptional sensitivity. The modern Belly Pyramid ebony bridge uses a drop-in bone saddle with a 16-inch radius and 2 5/32-inch string spacing, finished with Liquidmetal bridge pins accented by abalone dots. A Madagascar rosewood heelcap with multi-stripe detail completes the body and neck transition, while the instrument's Plek setup ensures an exceptionally precise playing surface.

Limited to a sequence of 100 instruments, the Martin O'ahu K-42 Hibiscus is as much a work of fine lutherie as it is a musical instrument. The embossed paper label identifies each example by model name, number, and its place within the limited sequence, while the absence of electronics preserves the pure acoustic character of the design. From the Dark Toasted Burst reclaimed Sitka spruce top and figured koa body to the Hibiscus fingerboard, abalone details, Madagascar rosewood appointments, and gold Waverly tuners, every element reflects an extraordinary level of craftsmanship. Pleked and supplied with a hardshell case, this 4 lb 6 oz K-42 Hibiscus is a rare and beautifully considered Martin O'ahu creation, designed to deliver both exceptional visual elegance and an expressive, resonant acoustic voice.

Other specifications include:

• Top Material: Sitka Spruce Reclaimed top with Dark Toasted Burst top color
• Back and Sides: Figured Koa
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: Dark Toasted Burst
• Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
• Top Detail: None
• Binding: Madagascar Rosewood
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly Pyramid - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®
• Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: Style 45 Multi-Stripe
• Saddle: Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Body Size: K-12 Fret with 14 Fret Neck
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Back and Sides Color: Natural
• Back Detail: None
• Side Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45 Golden Era with Stripe
• Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Endpiece: Madagascar Rosewood
• Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Color: Natural
• Finish Neck: Gloss
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Heelcap: Madagascar Rosewood with Multi-Stripe
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Hibiscus Design
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: None
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: Abalone
• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
• Headplate Material: Ebony
• Headplate Logo Style: Martin O'ahu Script Overlay (Back of Headstock)
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Tuning Machines: Waverly Gold w/Liquidmetal Post w/Abalone Dot
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: Bone
• Label: Embossed Paper Label w/Model Name, Numbered in Sequence with Total 1 of 100, 2 of etc.
• Electronics: No
• Pleked: True
• Case: Hardshell
• 4 lbs 6 oz
• #3058417

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