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Martin Guitars D-42 Modern Deluxe

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Acoustic guitar, Dreadnought, all solid, Sitka-spruce top, rosewood body, ebony fingerboard, golden tuners, incl. case All product info

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Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe

Traditional acoustic guitar in dreadnought design

Solid
Modern Deluxe Series
Sitka spruce top with Scalloped-X bracing
Tortoise pickguard
Rosewood back and sides
Abalone binding and multi-stripe soundhole rosette
20-fret mahogany neck with vintage deluxe neck profile
Ebony fingerboard with "Style 45 Snowflake" mother-of-pearl inlays
Compensated saddle and 44.45 mm wide bone nut
Scale length of 645 mm
Gold-plated open-gear tuners
Liquid metal bridge pins
High-gloss finish
Case included

Perfect symbiosis of traditional and modern guitar making

The Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe embodies a perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation. Among the classic features are the dovetail neck joint and the use of protein glue in its construction. Modern elements include liquid metal bridge pins, a carbon fiber bridge plate and the innovative Vintage Deluxe neck profile, which provides exceptional playing comfort. This all-solid dreadnought produces a powerful tone with crisp bass, well-defined mids and sparkling trebles. The spacious fingerboard makes even complex chord shapes easy to handle. The distinctive headstock is fitted with smooth, precise tuners for effortless tuning. Adding to its luxurious appearance, the frets are plated in gold, complementing the overall elegance of the Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe. The guitar is supplied with a fitted case.

The Modern Deluxe series from Martin & Co. combines modern and traditional features.

Construction and woods

The Sitka spruce top is treated with Martin’s special Vintage Tone System, giving the impression of a seasoned, well-played instrument. Midrange frequencies stand out clearly, making the guitar ideal for expressive strumming and delicate fingerpicking. The rosewood back and sides contribute warm bass response, resulting in a rich and balanced overall sound. Flat scalloped X-bracing, combined with the ultra-thin high-gloss finish, ensures a quick attack and long, singing sustain. The mahogany neck is paired with an ebony fingerboard that feels smooth and comfortable under the fingers.

Hardware and design

A compensated bone saddle and a 44.45 mm bone nut guarantee accurate intonation across the full 645 mm scale length. Elegant gold-plated open-gear tuners provide precise and stable tuning, while matching gold-plated frets add a touch of refinement. The top is bound with finely figured curly maple and accented with abalone purfling that harmonizes beautifully with the multi-stripe soundhole rosette. Completing the graceful look are the elaborate torch headstock inlay and delicate “Style 45 Snowflake” fingerboard inlays in mother-of-pearl.