Martin D-42 2012 – Premium Style-42 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
This Martin D-42 2012 (also known as D42, D 42, or D-42) is a luxurious high-end dreadnought that combines Martin’s legendary tone with elegant appointments and master craftsmanship. The D-42 is revered for its lush, balanced sound, powerful projection, and sophisticated aesthetic — a guitar designed for players who demand the very best in tone and presentation.
Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, this 2012 D-42 produces a harmonically rich, three-dimensional tone with incredible sustain. The forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and responsiveness, delivering that deep, full-bodied Martin voice with brilliant trebles and warm bass.
The low-profile mahogany neck and 1 3/4” nut width offer smooth playability, while premium details such as abalone top inlay, abalone snowflake fingerboard markers, and Style 45 snowflake bridge inlays give this instrument a truly luxurious appearance.
This guitar is in excellent condition, with minimal signs of use and no cracks, repairs, or structural issues. It plays beautifully and includes the original Martin hardshell case and certificate.
Specifications – Martin D-42 (2012)
- Model: Martin D-42 (D42 / D 42 / D-42)
- Body Size: D-14 Fret (Dreadnought)
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted Scalloped X-Bracing
- Scale Length: 25.4 in (645 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in (44.5 mm)
- Neck Profile: Low Profile
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Bridge: Ebony with Style 45 Snowflake Inlays
- Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Snowflakes (Style 45)
- Top Inlay: Abalone (Style 42)
- Binding: Grained Ivoroid
- Rosette: Abalone
- Tuners: Gold Open-Gear Butterbean
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Body Length: 20 in (508 mm)
- Lower Bout Width: 15 5/8 in (397 mm)
- Body Depth: 4 7/8 in (124 mm)
- Condition: Excellent (minor wear only, no damage)
- Case: Original Martin Hardshell Case with Certificate
