Detail 01
000-14 Fret body shape
The supplied specification identifies the body as 000-14 Fret.
Product detailSKU #1500000451723
Martin000-42 Standard Auditorium Acoustic Guitar Natural
dynamicfolksinger songwriter
1/8
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A finely appointed 000-14 Fret acoustic with Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood, GE-scalloped bracing, and an ebony fingerboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a 000-14 Fret acoustic guitar
- Fingerstyle guitarists and flatpickers
- Players who value a GE Modified Low Oval neck and Plek'd frets
- Studio use and nuanced acoustic passages
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players
- Players who need more than six strings
- Players seeking an instrument without pearl or abalone appointments
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
GE-scalloped X-bracing
The guitar uses spruce, 5/16 in. GE-scalloped X-bracing.
Detail 03
Plek'd frets
The supplied data states that the guitar has 20 Plek'd frets.
Detail 04
East Indian rosewood back and sides
The back and sides are specified as East Indian rosewood with a gloss finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, six-string model.
- 02It has a 1-3/4 in. nut width and 24.9 in. scale length.
- 03A hardshell case is included.
- 04The model has a gloss finish and decorative abalone and pearl appointments.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What woods are used on the 000-42 Standard?
It has a Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, a genuine mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge.
02Is this guitar left-handed?
No. The supplied specification lists it as right-handed.
03How many frets does it have?
It has 20 Plek'd frets.
04Does it include a case?
Yes, a hardshell case is specified.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- None
3 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.9"
4 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Color
- Natural
- Body Shape
- 000-14 Fret
- Neck Wood
- Genuine Mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- platinum
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000451723
Complete your setup
1 of 6
Worth comparing
1 of 12
More from Martin
1 of 8
