Martin

Martin 000-42 Standard

$6,499.00

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Product information

The Martin 000-42 was thrust into the limelight when Eric Clapton recorded his best-selling "Unplugged" record back in the late '80s. Of course, his was a 1939 model and had a slight edge over this new version:-) But the style and spec of this modern 000-42 is very close to Clapton's pre-War model. It's a beautifully adorned 14-fret short scale 000 with a high-grade Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides.

It's got that velvety, textured Martin orchestra model tone with that looser, slinkier feel of a 24.9" scale that makes it a breeze to rip those snappy blues licks or just relish in the soulful warmth it delivers when finger picked. All and all, a worth homage to the original without the steep vintage price tag.


Materials

Top
Spruce
Back & Sides
East Indian Rosewood
Neck
Select Hardwood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Nut
Bone
Saddle
Compensated Bone (Drop-In)
Tuners
Nickel Open Gear
Finish
Gloss (Body) Satin (Neck)
Back Purfling/Strip
Style 45

Neck Specs

Carve
Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper
High-Performance
Nut Width
1 3/4"
String Spacing
2 5/32"
Scale Length
24.9"
Fingerboard Inlay Style
Style 45 Snowflakes

Other

Bracing Pattern
X-Brace
Brace Shape
Scalloped
Case
Hardshell

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