{"product_id":"000-42","title":"Martin 000-42","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe combination of a 000-body, scalloped X-bracing, and a 24.9\" scale provides the ultimate fingerpicker's guitar—a tone that is balanced and steeped in nuance, and an instrument that remains smoothly responsive and deeply expressive. With such refined sound, ornate Style-42 pearl appointments add an appropriate touch of elegance. Although originally it was only available from 1938 to 1943, the 000-42 was famously chosen by Eric Clapton for his MTV Unplugged performance. After Clapton demonstrated what a ripping fingerstyle player could do with this template, Martin reissued the 000-42 to huge demand. It has remained one of the Style-42 mainstays of their Standard Series ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs much as we might try to insist otherwise, the appeal of a 000-42 extends way beyond its sound. Make no mistake—it's an ornate guitar, but it's not over the top or decadent. It's high-end and flashy, but without being ostentatious. Also, the Style-42 pearl top border may not affect the sound whatsoever, but it certainly inspires the player to push to a higher level. When you add snowflake fingerboard inlays, elaborate binding all around, and the distinctive \"C.F. Martin\" vertical inlay on the peghead, the result is exquisite style that is the perfect match to such inspiring tone. All in all, the 000-42 will find a way to impress you every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/oUmbg81bqR8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody Size: 14-Fret 000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracing: Scalloped X-Brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBraces: Sitka Spruce, 5\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale Length: 24.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop Inlay: Abalone w\/ Multi-Stripe Purfling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosette: Abalone w\/ Multi-Stripe Purfling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Material: Genuine Mahgany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Profile: Modified Low Oval w\/ High-Performance Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut Material bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Inlay: Abalone Style-45 Snowflake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge: Ebony Modern Belly w\/ Drop-In Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge String Spacing: 2-5\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaddle: Compensated Bone w\/ 16\" radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuning Machines: Gold Grover Open Gear w\/ Butterbean buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeadplate Logo: Abalone \"C.F. Martin\" Vertical Block Inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo how does this one sound? We hear shimmering, bell-like trebles that are balanced nicely by punchy mid and defined bass presence. Even with the lightest touch, notes bloom, and the wide dynamic range makes for a guitar that is deeply expressive. The 000-body and the shorter 24.9\" scale are certainly big factors in this, but under the hood, scalloped X-braces have perhaps the biggest influence. The lighter bracing allows the top to move evenly with a light touch. Because it doesn't need the added tension of a longer scale length, the 000 is packed with subtlety because the short scale embellishes all the delicate nuances of your playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"2614659","offer_id":53838804091199,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G76716250","price":3199.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/2022Martin000-42_2614659_-Detail16.jpg?v=1782094762","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/000-42","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}