Martin D-42 Standard GE
High-end dreadnought-style electro-acoustic guitar from the Martin Standard Series.
- Solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides
- Forward-Shifted X-Brace with GE-Scalloped bracing pattern
- GE Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
- Ebony fingerboard and bridge with bone nut and saddle
- Style 45 Snowflake inlays with abalone accents, includes hard case
The Martin D-42 Standard GE is a high-end dreadnought acoustic guitar within the Standard Series, crafted with a solid spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, and a mahogany neck with a GE Modified Low Oval profile. Its sound combines volume, deep bass, clear trebles, and rich harmonic complexity, while the abalone inlays, ebony fingerboard, and included hard case emphasize its premium character.
- Series: Martin Standard Series
- Body: Dreadnought 14-Fret
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
- Finish: Gloss
- Top color: Aging Toner
- Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Bracing pattern: GE-Scalloped
- Neck construction: Dovetail glued joint
- Neck: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck profile: GE Modified Low Oval
- Neck taper: High-Performance Taper
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Saddle radius: 16"
- Scale length: 25.4" / 645 mm
- Nut width: 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck joint at body: 14th fret
- Fingerboard inlays: Style 45 Snowflake in abalone
- Bridge: GE Modern Belly Ebony with compensated bone saddle
- String spacing at bridge: 2 5/32"
- Tuning machines: Gold Open Gear with Butterbean buttons
- Rosette: Abalone with multi-stripe
- Binding: Antique White
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Electronics: Not included
- Recommended strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium
- Includes: Hard case
- Made in the USA
Our Opinion
The D-42 belongs to that Martin realm where the classic Dreadnought sound is complemented by highly refined ornamentation. It’s not just a “beautiful” guitar: the Indian rosewood, large body, and GE-Scalloped bracing provide a broad response, deep bass, clear trebles, and excellent sustain.
It’s an especially compelling choice for those seeking a top-tier acoustic instrument for studio use, collection, or high-level live performance, without the exclusivity of a D-45. A guitar that offers presence, projection, and that touch of traditional Martin luxury.
EAN13: 0729789680783
Data sheet
- Direction
- Right-handed
- Cutaway
- No
- Electronic
- With Preamp
- Neck
- Mahogany
- Fretboard
- Ebony
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Gigbag-Case
- Case Included
- Body Shape
- Dreadnought
- Solid Top
- Yes
- Top
- Spruce
- Solid Back
- Yes
- Solid Rosette
- Yes
- Nut Width
- 1.75"
- Back
- Rosewood
- Sides
- Rosewood
- Number of Frets
- 20
