Martin D-42 – Legendary Tone, Timeless Elegance
Used – Excellent Condition | Upgraded with LR Baggs Element Pickup
Discover a guitar created to meet the highest musical expectations. The Martin D-42 is a perfect fusion of refinement, craftsmanship, and breathtaking tone – an instrument that has inspired generations of world-class musicians.
This used example is in excellent condition and represents a rare opportunity to own one of Martin’s most iconic models at an exceptional value. Additionally, it is professionally equipped with an LR Baggs Element pickup, making it fully stage-ready while preserving its legendary acoustic character.
Masterful Craftsmanship & Premium Tonewoods
The D-42 features a solid Sitka spruce top that delivers outstanding clarity, dynamic response, and projection. The premium grade East Indian rosewood back and sides add warmth, depth, and rich overtones, creating the unmistakable Martin sound: powerful, balanced, and harmonically complex.
Every chord is full of authority, every note carries depth and articulation – this is a guitar that truly responds to the player.
Abalone Elegance & Iconic Styling
Elegant abalone inlays, refined Antique White binding, and exquisite multi-stripe detailing elevate the D-42 into the realm of true musical art. The legendary Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlays and abalone rosette make this guitar instantly recognizable on any stage.
Premium Playability & Tuning Stability
The Modified Low Oval neck profile, combined with the 25.4″ scale length and 1 3/4″ nut width, ensures outstanding comfort for long playing sessions. Gold open-gear tuners with Butterbean knobs provide smooth, precise tuning and vintage-inspired aesthetics.
Studio- and Stage-Ready Electronics
This guitar is fitted with an LR Baggs Element pickup, one of the most respected undersaddle systems on the market. It delivers a natural, dynamic amplified tone, making the D-42 perfect for live performance without compromising its acoustic purity.
Powerful, Expressive Sound
The forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances bass response and overall resonance. The result is:
- Deep, authoritative low end
- Clear, singing trebles
- Exceptional note separation
- Huge dynamic range
Whether you play delicately or with full attack, the D-42 translates every nuance with authority.
Perfect for Multiple Musical Styles
The Martin D-42 excels in:
- Bluegrass & Folk – massive projection and articulation
- Country – rich, emotional tone
- Blues – expressive mids and detailed highs
- Acoustic Rock – powerful strumming foundation
- Singer-Songwriter – inspiring clarity and warmth for vocals and fingerstyle
This is a true all-round professional instrument for both stage and studio.
Used in Excellent Condition – A Rare Opportunity
This is a used Martin D-42 in outstanding condition, carefully maintained and fully original apart from the professional LR Baggs Element installation. It offers the unmistakable sound and prestige of a flagship Martin model at a highly attractive purchase opportunity.
Technical Specifications
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Premium East Indian Rosewood
- Bracing: Forward-Shifted Scalloped X-Brace
- Scale Length: 25.4″
- Nut Width: 1 3/4″
- Neck: Mahogany, Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays: Style 45 Snowflake (Abalone)
- Bridge: Ebony, Modern Belly
- Saddle & Nut: Compensated Bone
- Tuners: Gold Open Gear with Butterbean knobs
- Finish: High-Gloss
- Electronics: LR Baggs Element Pickup (Installed)
- Case: Original, Hard Shell.
- Serial number: 1560342
- Year: 2012
Own a True Acoustic Legend
The Martin D-42 is not just a guitar – it is a statement of tone, tradition, and uncompromising quality. Whether on stage, in the studio, or at home, this instrument delivers inspiration without limits.
A world-class instrument. Used in excellent condition. Stage-ready. A truly exceptional opportunity.
