Guitare Martin D-42

The D-42 is a dreadnought type acoustic guitar (large body, powerful sound). martinguitar.com +1

It is part of the "Standard" series by Martin & Co., handmade in the USA. Woodbrass +1

🪵 Materials & construction

Soundboard: solid Sitka spruce. Musikhaus Thomann +1

Back & sides: solid East Indian rosewood. martinguitar.com +1

Neck: solid mahogany with "GE Modified Low Oval" profile, scale length 25.4( 645 mm). martinguitar.com +1

Key & easel: ebony. Musikhaus Thomann +1

Shiny finish with neat inlays ('snowflake' inlays, rosette & abalone/ mother-of-pearl binding) — a very worked and aesthetic aspect. Promenade Music +1

Construction all solid wood + dam in carved/scalloped 'X' (forward-shifted X-bracing), which promotes resonance and sound projection. Woodbrass +1

🔊 Sound & game

Rich and balanced sound: deep lows, clear highs, good projection — suitable for both energetic strumming and finger playing or picking fin. Promenade Music +1

The dreadnought size gives a large sound volume—very popular to accompany singing or to play alone. martinguitar.com +1

Comfortable handle, saddle width ~ 44.5 mm, which gives a good compromise between comfort and precision. Musikhaus Thomann +1

✨ Positioning & use

The D-42 is a high-end model, renowned for its sound quality, neat workmanship and versatile character. Maccamusic

It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a durable, elegant, versatile guitar—whether you play folk, blues, country, smooth acoustics or pop-rock.

It is suitable for both experienced musicians and enthusiasts ready to invest in a "premium" instrument.