There are few things to beat a Pre-War Martin in the world of acoustic guitars. There is a magic in the time and craftsmanship that yields an amazing guitar nearly every time. This is certainly a special one. It has incredible bottom end for a single 0 guitar and articulates every note with rich Brazilian Rosewood tone. This is an instrument that is not only sonically

impressive, but it will also impress visually with the 42-style appointments.

Repairs and modifications to keep this guitar in use include an old refinish, refret, a replaced nut and saddle, a bridge reglue with previous footprint, standard neck set, replaced bridge plate, and repaired top crack on bass side lower bout. None of these repairs take away from how incredible the guitar is, but they add to the longevity and playability of the instrument. Only 39 0-42 were produced by Martin in 1924! 

Comes  with a Custom splatter hardshell case ($1750) value. 


Instrument Specs 

Instrument: Parlor and Small Body

Brand: Martin

Model: 0-42

Finish: Natural

SKU: GF/201-A

Handedness: Right

Made In Year: 1924

Top: Spruce

Back and Sides: Brazilian Rosewood

Finish Material: Lacquer

Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany Neck with

Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Profile: V

Neck Depth: 0.90" - 0.97"

Fingerboard Radius: 20"

Brace Pattern: Rear-shifted X-bracing

Tuners: Original Waverly

Bridge: Ebony

Electronics: none

Scale Length: 25"

Nut Width: 1.86"

String Spacing at Saddle: 2.32"

Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): YES 

Case: Calton

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 0-42
Categories
Year
  • 1924
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Series
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
  • Martin 0-42
Body Shape
  • 0
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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