Martin 00042: Standard Series Auditorium Acoustic Guitar

The Martin 000-42 embodies the perfect union of tonal excellence and artisanal craftsmanship, delivering a rich, resonant voice that inspires every player. Its iconic Auditorium body balances deep, warm lows with shimmering trebles, making it ideal for expressive fingerstyle or full-bodied strumming. Handcrafted from premium spruce and East Indian rosewood, it resonates with clarity and sustain, while a refined gloss neck ensures effortless playability. Elegant abalone inlays, pearl accents, and a sparkling rosette highlight its timeless sophistication, while subtle modern updates enhance comfort and performance. The 000-42 is a guitar that commands attention, inviting musicians to explore their artistry with unmatched precision and style.

Features

• 000-14 Fret body size
  
• East Indian Rosewood back and sides
  
• Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
  
• GE Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper neck
  
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
  
• Hardshell case

Specifications 

General
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Body
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45 with Black Stripe
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Neck
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Gloss
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 45 Snowflake
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Side Dots: Black

Hardware
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Block Inlay Golden Era
Headplate Binding Material: Antique White with Multi-Stripe
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone