The Martin 000-42 masterfully combines traditional guitar making with modern innovations. Classic elements such as the timeless design and the use of high-quality solid tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple form the basis for a professional sound. This is complemented by modern features such as the advanced Golden Era X topCeiling bracing:
Bracing bracing, an ergonomic neck profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat in the Golden Era Modified Low Oval style and a newly designed fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. that offers maximum playability. Thanks to its all-solid construction and compact 000-14 Fret body shape, the guitar also produces a balanced sound with clearly defined mids, powerful basses and brilliant highs. An elegant finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. and the robust guitar case supplied guitar caseGuitar case:
Case round off the overall package and ensure safe storage and convenient transportation of the instrument.
The guitar's solid spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body is finished with the specially developed Vintage Tone system, which gives the instrument a sound character reminiscent of a model that has been played in over the years. The mid-range frequencies in particular are characterized by precise definition, which makes this guitar ideal for expressive
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. lend the sound additional warmth in the bass frequencies and ensure a harmoniously balanced sound. The innovative Golden Era X top bracing, in combination with a wafer-thin high-gloss finish, ensures an exceptionally fast attack and long-lasting sustainSustain:
Sustain describes the ability of a guitar to let a sound decay for a long time after it has been struck. The longer a note lasts. Furthermore, the mahoganyneckGuitar neck:
Maple neck, paired with an ebony fingerboard, offers a comfortable playing feel thanks to its ergonomic neck profile and rounded fingerboard edges, which is convincing even during longer sessions.
Thanks to the compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. made of bone and the 44.45 mm wide nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height., the guitar offers flawless intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. on its shortened 632Scale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. mm scale length. The robust tuning is ensured by high-quality gold-plated open-gearTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners, which are not only functional but also visually appealing. Meanwhile, the aesthetics of the guitar are emphasized by an elegant antique
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood with abalone
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound. with abalone. In addition, the elaborately designed headstock
inlays fingerboard inlays made from abalone fretboard and headstockHeadstock:
The headstock is the upper part of a guitar to which the pegs for tuning the strings are attached. It can have different shapes and the guitar logo or the manufacturer's name can often be found on the headstock. lend an equally luxurious and detailed look.