Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe Acoustic Guitar w/HS

The D-42 Modern Deluxe is a new take on Martin Vintage. This guitar is packed with custom features and modern technology that you have to see, feel, and hear for yourself. The vintage appointments include a spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) top, a dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction giving it the rich, fully aged Martin tone that has inspired generations. The look is unlike anything in our production line with European flamed maple binding (on the body, fingerboard, and headplate), stylish gold frets, gold open-gear tuners, and an ornate torch logo inlaid in pearl on the headstock. Some ultra-modern features include Liquidmetal® bridge pins with abalone dots and a composite carbon fiber bridgeplate that boosts volume, and a new neck shape that is slightly asymmetrical for maximum hand comfort up and down the fretboard. This guitar is anything but standard.

Features

• D-14 Fret Dreadnought body for bold projection and deep resonance
• Solid spruce top with Vintage Tone System® (VTS) for rich, aged Martin tone
• Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for powerful bass, clear trebles, and lush overtones
• GE-Scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing for enhanced sustain and dynamic response
• Genuine mahogany neck with Vintage Deluxe profile for ultimate playability and comfort
• Ebony fingerboard with Golden Era Style 45 Snowflake inlays for classic elegance
• 25.4" scale length & High-Performance Taper for precision and smooth fretting
• European flamed maple binding with multi-stripe inlays for premium detailing
• Gold open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs for vintage aesthetics and tuning stability
• Ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle for excellent intonation and sustain
• Liquidmetal® bridge pins with abalone dots for improved tonal clarity and projection
• Pleked for precision setup to ensure optimal action and playability
• Optional electronics available, including Fishman and LR Baggs systems for live performance versatility

Legendary Tone, Modern Refinements
The Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe is an exceptional dreadnought, combining premium materials, advanced technology, and masterful craftsmanship. Whether played acoustically or amplified, this guitar delivers superior tone, stunning aesthetics, and remarkable playability, making it an essential instrument for serious musicians and collectors.

Specifications

Top
- Material: Solid Spruce with Vintage Tone System® (VTS)
- Finish: Gloss
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace (GE-Scalloped Adirondack Spruce)
- Binding: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
- Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Bridge: Modern Belly – Drop-in Saddle (Ebony)
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Bridge Pins: Liquidmetal® with Abalone Dots
- Saddle: Compensated Bone (16" Radius)
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Body
- Size: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
- Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
- Finish: Gloss
- Back Purfling: Style 45 Golden Era
- Side Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Heelcap: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
- Endpiece: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe

Neck
- Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Shape: Vintage Deluxe
- Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Finish: Gloss
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Golden Era Style 45 Snowflake (Abalone with Mother of Pearl)
- Frets: 20 (Total)
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Side Dots: Abalone
- Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable

Headstock
- Shape: Solid with Square Taper, Diamond, and Square Corners
- Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
- Headplate: Ebony
- Logo: Ornate Torch Inlay (Pearl)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Binding: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe

Electronics
Optional Electronics Available:
- Fishman Gold Plus Natural I
- Fishman Infinity Matrix
- Fishman Presys Plus
- Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend
- LR Baggs Anthem

Miscellaneous
- Case: Ply Hardshell Case (Included)
- Left-Handed Availability: Yes
- Pleked: Yes