Martin D-42 Preowned 2016

The Martin D-42 is a premium dreadnought built for players who demand luxurious appointments alongside iconic tone. With a body constructed from East Indian rosewood and a solid spruce top, this model produces a bold, bass-rich voice with crystalline highs and superb dynamic range. The forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing allows for greater top movement, enhancing both projection and tonal complexity. A dovetail neck joint and Martin’s modified low oval neck shape with high-performance taper ensure silky playability across the entire fretboard.

Visually, the D-42 is a showstopper. Adorned with intricate abalone inlays, antique white binding, and open-gear tuners, this model reflects Martin’s legacy of craftsmanship. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a collector, the D-42 offers a balance of power, precision, and beauty that few guitars can rival.

This 2016-built guitar is immaculate - aside from the lightest of pick marks on the pickguard, it is virtually brand new! As one of Martin's flagship dreadnoughtss, the timbers selected throughout are stunning, and the tasteful Style 42 purfling, rosette and inlays are wonderful. The action is low and buzz-free, and the tone is big, bold and smooth with enormous low end response and silky, shimmering high end. The D-42 is simply one of the greatest dreadnoughts of all time, and this is a stellar example - a jaw-dropping heirloom guitar in incredible condition! Includes original hardshell case.

• Body Size D-14 Fret

• Top Material Spruce

• Back & Sides East Indian Rosewood

• Bracing Forward-Shifted X-Brace, Scalloped

• Neck Shape Modified Low Oval

• Neck Taper High-Performance

• Scale Length 25.4"

• Fingerboard Width at Nut 1 3/4"

• Neck Material Mahogany

• Fingerboard Ebony

• Finish Gloss (Top, Back, Sides)

• Construction Dovetail Neck Joint

• Electronics Optional

• Tuners Open Gear

• Binding Antique White

• Recommended Strings Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Medium