Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top, East Indian rosewood body, and tortoiseshell pickguard. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides in open black hardshell case. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top, East Indian rosewood bridge, and tortoiseshell pickguard. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Close-up of Martin D-42 acoustic guitar fretboard with intricate mother-of-pearl inlays on dark wood. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Close-up of Martin D-42 acoustic guitar label inside soundhole showing model number and serial number. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Digital shipping scale showing 4.50 pounds weight on patterned carpet background. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top and East Indian rosewood body, glossy finish and detailed rosette. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top, East Indian rosewood body, and tortoiseshell pickguard. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar headstock with East Indian rosewood and gold tuning pegs. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with East Indian rosewood back and spruce top in a cozy vintage room setting. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Glossy dark East Indian rosewood back of Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with center seam and white binding. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Close-up of Martin D-42 dreadnought guitar back with dark East Indian rosewood and decorative center strip. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Back of Martin D-42 guitar headstock in East Indian rosewood with gold tuning pegs and wooden neck. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 acoustic guitar neck with digital caliper measuring 17.95 mm neck width. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top and East Indian rosewood body, close-up on soundboard and rosette. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar with spruce top and East Indian rosewood back, black pickguard, and glossy finish. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Black hard case for a Martin D-42 dreadnought acoustic guitar standing upright on a patterned rug. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Digital gauge measuring 0.0355 inch thickness on the first fret of a guitar neck against a wooden background. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Digital gauge measuring 12th fret bass string thickness on acoustic guitar neck. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Digital gauge measuring string height above the fretboard on an acoustic guitar neck. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title
Digital gauge measuring 0.0935 inches on the 12th fret of a Martin D-42 acoustic guitar neck. - *Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810 - Default Title

*Dread-Not Certified Used* Martin D-42 Spruce/East Indian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #8810

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The Martin D-42 is a premium dreadnought acoustic guitar that blends traditional craftsmanship with luxurious appointments. Featuring a solid spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, it delivers rich, resonant tones perfect for both strumming and fingerstyle. The forward-shifted scalloped bracing enhances projection and sustain, while the dovetail neck joint ensures superior resonance. Its abalone inlays, Style 45 snowflake fingerboard markers, and antique white binding with multi-stripe detailing add visual elegance. The Modified Low Oval neck with a High-Performance Taper offers unmatched playability. Complete with a gloss finish, gold open-gear tuners, and a sturdy hardshell case, the D-42 is built for musicians seeking tonal depth and aesthetic brilliance.

Specifications

Overview
Body Shape
Dreadnought
Model
D-42
Condition
Dread-Not Certified Used, Used
Year
2024
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
East Indian Rosewood
Handedness
Right-Handed

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