Martin 000-42 Acoustic Guitar
- Auditorium body, 6 strings
- Spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides
- Mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard
- 24.9 inch scale length
- Phosphor bronze strings
- Hardshell case included
- Ebony bridge with bone pins, gold open gear tuners
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A handcrafted auditorium acoustic with rosewood, spruce and ebony, supplied with a hardshell case. Warranty terms are not stated, so confirm with the seller.
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ASIN: B0F97YDHLPModel: 000-42Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
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Overview
Not an entry-level starter, the Martin Standard Series auditorium is a handcrafted acoustic with abalone snowflake inlays, antique white binding and gold open gear tuners. A refreshed neck profile and bracing update aim at comfort and a vintage-inspired voice.
Tonewood quality is the reason to look: rosewood back and sides with a spruce top give deep bass, rich overtones and clear trebles across all strings. The limit is the missing warranty detail, since the listing only says to contact the seller.
Who it's for
A player stepping up to a handcrafted instrument for recording, teaching or home playing will use the full tonal range. Stage players who need a pickup should note that no electronics are mentioned in the listing.
Pros and cons
- Rosewood back and sides with spruce top
- Ebony fingerboard and bone bridge pins
- Balanced tone across all strings
- Hardshell case included
- Warranty details not given, ask seller
- No pickup or electronics mentioned
- Right hand orientation only
Performance notes
The auditorium body balances low end and clarity, and rosewood back and sides add overtones. Sitka spruce top bracing is described as vintage-inspired, adding tone and sustain. A low oval neck profile with a high-performance taper shapes comfort and speed across the fingerboard.
Specifications
| Brand | Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | 000-42 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Auditorium |
| Scale Length | 24.9 incheslower than 66% of 66 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| Back Material Type | East Indian Rosewood |
| Body Material Type | East Indian Rosewood |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony Wood |
| String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Color | Aging Toner |
| Neck Material Type | Genuine Mahogany |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Model Series | Standard Series |
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Frequently asked questions
What neck shape does the Martin Standard Series auditorium have?
The description names a Golden Era Modified Low Oval profile on a gloss mahogany neck, with a high-performance taper.
Does this Martin have a pickup?
No pickup or electronics are mentioned in the listing. Treat it as an acoustic-only guitar.