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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
40/SS-D42
The Martin D-42 Standard Series stands at the pinnacle of dreadnought design, blending prewar elegance with modern craftsmanship. This 2025 refresh brings back revered Golden Era specs, including forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing beneath a solid spruce top for maximum resonance and touch-sensitive dynamics. Its East Indian rosewood back and sides add deep, complex overtones, making every note shimmer with detail. This guitar isn’t just about sound—it’s a showstopper in appearance too, featuring Style 42 abalone trim, snowflake inlays, and a bound ebony fingerboard.
Playability is equally luxurious, thanks to the genuine mahogany neck with Martin’s GE Modified Low Oval profile and gloss finish. A full 1.75" nut width makes it a dream for fingerstyle and strumming alike, while vintage touches like the abalone rosette, inlaid C.F. Martin headstock logo, and gold open-gear tuners deliver aesthetic finesse. With its rich tone and ornate detailing, the D-42 is perfect for discerning players who want uncompromising tone and timeless visual flair.
Premium dreadnought with Style 42 abalone inlays and fingerboard binding
Spruce and rosewood construction for brilliant highs and deep, defined lows
Forward-shifted Golden Era bracing maximizes resonance and projection
Gloss-finished mahogany neck with GE Modified Low Oval profile offers smooth playability
Includes a hardshell case and classic Martin aesthetic appointments
Body Shape D-42 Standard Dreadnought
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Solid East Indian Rosewood
Top Finish Gloss
Color Aging Toner
Bracing Forward Shifted X-brace (Golden Era Scalloped)
Binding Antique White
Neck Wood Genuine Mahogany
Neck Finish Gloss
Neck Shape GE Modified Low Oval
Scale Length 25.4"
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 16"
Fingerboard Inlay Style 45 Snowflake
Number of Frets 20
Nut Width 1.75"
Nut Material Bone
Saddle Material Compensated Bone
Bridge Material Ebony
Tuning Machines Gold Open-gear
Strings Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, .013-.056
Case Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number 10Y25D42
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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