C.F. Martin D-42 (2025)
C.F. Martin D-42 (2025)
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A dreadnought in East Indian rosewood with forward-shifted Golden Era bracing and a high-gloss mahogany neck, delivering that big, warm bass and long sustain. The appointments are Style 42, one of Martin's oldest, with beautifully inlaid abalone and Snowflake inlays.
- Golden Era bracing that responds to even the lightest touch
- High-gloss mahogany neck and gold-plated tuners
- Supplied in a Martin hard case
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Withdrawal termsDescription
Between the D-28 and D-45
Style 42 is one of Martin's oldest adornments and dates back to the 1800s, but it did not appear on a dreadnought in standard production until 1996. The D-42 has abalone along the edge of the top and in the rosette, Style 45 Snowflake fretboard inlays, binding on the fretboard and headstock, and gold-plated tuners. The sides and back do not have abalone like the D-45.
The construction is the same as the D-28: grand top, East Indian rosewood, and forward-shifted X-bracing. The neck is genuine mahogany with a high-gloss finish.
D-42 or D-45
The D-42 and D-45 have the same dreadnought body, woods, and bracing. On the D-42, the abalone along the edge of the top and the Snowflake inlays in the fretboard are what you notice first. The D-45 also has abalone on the sides and back and Hexagon inlays.
The 2025 Update
In 2025, the D-42 received Golden Era bracing, inspired by the pre-war guitars Martin built before World War II. With the scalloping, the top becomes less stiff and vibrates, even when you play softly. This provides longer sustain and a sound reminiscent of an old Martin. The neck received a new profile, Golden Era Modified Low Oval, the fretboard was thinned, and the nut and heel were reshaped.
Questions and Answers
What is the difference between the D-42 and D-45?
The D-45 has abalone around the entire body and Style 45 Hexagon inlays. The D-42 has abalone along the edge of the top and in the rosette and Style 45 Snowflake inlays.
Does the D-42 sound different from the D-45?
They have the same woods, bracing type, neck profile, and dimensions. The main visible differences are the abalone on the sides and back and the pattern in the fretboard inlays. There can still be tonal differences from guitar to guitar.
What is the difference between the D-42 and D-28?
The top, sides, and back are made of the same woods, and they have the same bracing type and dimensions. The D-42 also has a high-gloss mahogany neck, abalone along the edge of the top and in the rosette, Snowflake inlays, and gold-plated tuners.
Is the top Sitka?
It can be. Martin only specifies spruce for the Standard series, and the top is either Sitka or Lutz spruce. Both are solid spruce.
Does it come with a case or gig bag?
Yes, Martin's hard case is included.
Specifications
| Body | Dreadnought, 14 frets clear of the body |
| Top | Solid spruce, high-gloss, Aging Toner, abalone binding |
| Sides and back | Solid East Indian rosewood, high-gloss |
| Back stripe | Style 45 with black stripe |
| Bracing | Forward-shifted X, Golden Era scalloped, 5/16" |
| Neck | Mahogany, Golden Era Modified Low Oval, High-Performance Taper, high-gloss |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 20 frets, Style 45 Snowflake in abalone, antique white binding, Plek-treated |
| Scale length | 645 mm (25.4") |
| Nut width | 44.5 mm (1 3/4") |
| Nut | Ebony, Golden Era Modern Belly, compensated nut inlays in the nut, nut pins in the nut with abalone dots |
| Bridge | Bone |
| Binding and rosette | Antique white binding, abalone rosette |
| Headstock | East Indian rosewood, Block Inlay Golden Era logo, binding |
| Pickguard | Faux tortoise |
| Tuners | Gold-plated, open, butterbean buttons |
| Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, phosphor bronze, medium |
| Case | Martin's hard case is included |
Specifications
| All Solid | Yes |
|---|---|
| Body Size | Dreadnought |
| Top Wood | Spruce |
| Back & Sides Wood | Rosewood |
| Finish | High gloss |
| Colour | Natural, Aging Toner |
| Cutaway | No |
| Electronics | No |
| Construction | Dovetail |
| Bracing | Golden Era Forward Shifted X-bracing |
| Bracing | Scalloped |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Binding | Antique white |
| Neck material | Mahogany |
| Neck profile | Golden Era Modified Low Oval - High-Performance Taper |
| Radius | 16" |
| Fingerboard material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard inlays | Abalone Style 45 Snowflake |
| Number of frets | 20 |
| PLEK processed | Yes |
| Scale length | 25.4" (645mm) |
| Nut width | 1.75" (44.45mm) |
| Nut material | Bone |
| Saddle material | Bone, compensated |
| Bridge material | Ebony |
| Tuners | Gold Open Gear |
| Case/gig bag | Hardshell Case |
Questions and answers
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About C.F. Martin & Co.
C.F. Martin & Co. is one of the most respected makers of acoustic guitars. Since 1833, Martin has shaped the development of the steel-string acoustic guitar, and for many guitarists around the world a Martin is the one to own.
Akustikken has been the Danish importer and distributor of C.F. Martin & Co. since 1984.