Description
MARTIN D-42 Special
2022 SUMMER NEW MODEL
Limited production number of 100 pieces
A rare item in stock.
This is the fruition of many years of ideas from Dick Borg, a former employee of Martin, who is famous for his artist relations, and is familiar to Japanese fans! !
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Martin Guitars, along with former Martin employee Dick Bork, is proud to introduce the D-42 Special, a stunning high-end dreadnought model.
The idea for this model began almost 25 years before Martin installed his first laser engraving machine, and Boak began experimenting with different ways to utilize it.
Boak created an intricate pen-and-ink illustration of an intricate floral design that was intended to be laser engraved onto the Turtle's pickguard, but the material proved to be unsafe to engrave. Fast forward 23 years later, Boak came across his original illustration and thought it would make a beautiful piece if he encrusted it with pearls.
He was right! Working with Pearl Works' Bill Seymour and Jeremy Chism, the trio modified the artwork to allow for detailed pearl inlay work. His request for an extension to the headstock was approved by Chris Martin IV.
This model also features premium grade East Indian Rosewood back and sides, and the finest spruce has been selected for the soundboard.
Scalloped forward shift X bracing ensures the open projection that Martin guitars are so prized for. Additional vintage-inspired additions include antique white binding. Abalone inlay along top, fingerboard extension and rosette perimeter. Full gloss finish with top aging toner. Nickel open gear tuning machine with butterbean knobs.
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Model:D-42 Special
Top Material:Spruce
Rosette:Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern:Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape:Scalloped
Brace Material:Spruce
Back Material:East Indian Rosewood
Side Material:East Indian Rosewood
Binding:Antique White
Top Inlay Material:Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Neck Material:Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape:Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Nut Material: Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material:Ebony
Fingerboard Material:Ebony
Scale Length:25.4
Fingerboard Width at Nut:1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style:Dick Boak Inlay Design
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color:None
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material:Ebony
Bridge Style:Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Tuning Machines:Nickel Open Gear
Recommended Strings:Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T
Pickguard:Black Acrylic
Case:Ply Hardshell
Electronics:None
Payment
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