{"product_id":"martin-d-42-special","title":"Martin D-42 Special Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HUt1ZeWxWqk\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn conjunction with former Martin employee Dick Boak, Martin Guitar is proud to introduce a stunning high-end Dreadnought model: the D-42 Special. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idea for this model began nearly 25 years ago when Martin installed its first laser engraving machine, and Boak began experimenting with various ways to utilize it. Boak created an intricate pen and ink illustration of a complex floral design that was meant to be laser engraved into a tortoise pickguard, but the material proved unable to be safely engraved. Fast-forward 23 years, Boak came across his original illustration and thought it would make a beautiful piece if inlaid with pearl. He was right! Working with Bill Seymour and Jeremy Chism at Pearlworks, the trio modified the artwork to allow for the detailed pearl inlay work. The resulting prototype won the approval of Chris Martin IV, who asked Boak to expand the design to the fingerboard and headstock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model also features premium-grade East Indian rosewood back and sides, with the highest grade of spruce selected for the soundboard. Scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing ensures the open projection for which Martin guitars are prized. Additional vintage-inspired appointments include antique white bindings; abalone inlay along the perimeter of the top, fingerboard extension, and rosette; a full gloss finish with top aging toner; and nickel open-gear tuning machines with butterbean knobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin D-42 Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBODY SIZE: D-14 Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTOP MATERIAL: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTOP DETAIL: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROSETTE: Abalone with Multi-Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRACING PATTERN: Forward Shifted X Brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRACE SHAPE: Scalloped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRACE MATERIAL: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRACE SIZE: 5\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBACK MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBACK DETAIL: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBACK PURFLING\/STRIP: Style 45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIDE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIDE DETAIL: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENDPIECE: Antique White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENDPIECE INLAY: Multi-Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBINDING: Antique White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTOP INLAY MATERIAL: Abalone with Multi-Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIDE INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBACK INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNECK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNECK TAPER: High Performance Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLEK: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEADPLATE MATERIAL: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Custom Inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: Antique White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEELCAP: Antique White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSCALE LENGTH: 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-3\/4''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1\/8''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: MOP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: Dick Boak Inlay Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: Antique White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIDE DOTS: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBACK \u0026amp; SIDE FINISH: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBACK \u0026amp; SIDE COLOR: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFINISH TOP: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTOP COLOR: Aging Toner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFINISH NECK: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNECK COLOR: Dark Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRIDGE MATERIAL: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRIDGE STYLE: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-5\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSADDLE: Compensated Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSADDLE RADIUS: 16''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTUNING MACHINES: Nickel Open Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKNOB: Butterbean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: White Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRIDGE PIN DOTS: Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePICKGUARD: Black Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePICKGAURD INLAY: Custom Inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCASE: 12C545 Martin 545 Geib hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLABEL: Paper Label Signed by CFM IV \u0026amp; Dick Boak, Numbered in Sequence with No Total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838416216383,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G84267786","price":6100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/10975-1.jpg?v=1782094220","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/martin-d-42-special","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}