Martin OM-42 Preowned 2002

The Martin OM-42 is one of the most beautiful and best-balanced guitars in the Martin catalogue. It pairs the Orchestra Model body with Style 42 pearl detailing and a long 25.4" scale length, which gives a strong yet balanced voice with deep bass, articulate trebles, and complex overtones. A solid Sitka spruce top over solid East Indian rosewood back and sides produces the classic spruce and rosewood tone, resonant and clear with excellent note separation. Ideal for fingerstyle players, flatpickers, and recording artists who want an ornate but genuinely functional instrument.

This 2002 example carries the full Style 42 treatment: an abalone and multi-stripe rosette, abalone top inlay that outlines the fingerboard extension, Style 42 snowflake inlays on the ebony fingerboard, and antique white binding. Scalloped X-bracing, a hand-fit dovetail neck joint, and a sleek mahogany Modified Low Oval neck with a 1-3/4" nut keep it comfortable through long playing sessions. Bone nut and saddle, an ebony belly bridge, an East Indian rosewood headplate, and gold open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs complete the specification.

This beautiful guitar is in great condition, with some light playwear throughout but no significant dings or scratches. It sounds open and well played-in, with incredible bass response and limitless headroom. The OM-42 is one of our absolute all-time favourites, and this is yet another reminder of why they're so revered. Includes original hardshell case.

Features

• Solid Sitka spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides delivers the resonant, balanced spruce and rosewood voice with deep bass, articulate trebles, and complex overtones.
• Long 25.4" scale length on the OM body offers enhanced projection and sustain, with a strong yet balanced tone ideal for fingerstyle and dynamic flatpicking.
• Full Style 42 appointments include an abalone and multi-stripe rosette, abalone top inlay and snowflake fingerboard inlays.
• Scalloped X-bracing and a hand-fit dovetail neck joint contribute to the guitar’s open, responsive acoustic character.
• Modified Low Oval mahogany neck with a 1-3/4" bone nut provides comfortable playability and generous string spacing, with ebony fingerboard and bridge and gold open-gear tuners.

• Model: Martin OM-42
• Year: 2002
• Body size: 000/OM, 14-fret
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back & sides: Solid East Indian rosewood
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Construction: Dovetail neck joint
• Rosette: Abalone with multi-stripe
• Top inlay: Abalone with multi-stripe
• Binding: Antique white
• Back purfling: Style 45
• Neck: Genuine mahogany, Modified Low Oval
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 16" radius
• Fingerboard inlays: Abalone Style 45 snowflake
• Frets: 20 total, 14 clear
• Nut: Bone, 1-3/4"
• Saddle: Bone
• Scale length: 25.4" (645mm)
• Bridge: Ebony, belly style
• Headstock: Solid, East Indian rosewood headplate
• Tuners: Gold open-gear with butterbean knobs
• Finish: Gloss
• Electronics: None
• Made in: USA (Nazareth, Pennsylvania)