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Standard Series D-42

Standard Series D-42

$6,699.99
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Serial Number: #2993371

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All Thanks to Tex

The story of the D-42 begins with Geremino Bisceglia, the son of Italian immigrants better known to the world by his stage name, Tex Fletcher. Tex was one of the most famous singing cowboys of the thirties and forties, and like many acoustic guitar-slingers, he sought to emulate the most popular honey-voiced cowpoke of them all, Gene Autry. So, when Gene custom-ordered the first Martin dreadnought with Style 45 appointments, Tex figured he'd better get a ... Read More...

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    Martin Guitars

  • neck measurements

    .820 1st - .900 9th

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All Thanks to Tex

The story of the D-42 begins with Geremino Bisceglia, the son of Italian immigrants better known to the world by his stage name, Tex Fletcher. Tex was one of the most famous singing cowboys of the thirties and forties, and like many acoustic guitar-slingers, he sought to emulate the most popular honey-voiced cowpoke of them all, Gene Autry. So, when Gene custom-ordered the first Martin dreadnought with Style 45 appointments, Tex figured he'd better get a similarly flashy guitar to keep up with the Joneses. Ever the practical man, Tex figured his audience would never see the back of his guitar, so he'd save a few bucks and get one with Style 42 appointments (42-style guitars have all the bling on the front). Thus, out of a cowboy's frugality, the D-42 was born! The next D-42 didn't appear until 1988, and the Wildwood team is glad it returned because they are some of the coolest-sounding, most luxurious Martins ever to grace our shelves. They feature all sorts of awesome cosmetic flourishes like a bound ebony fretboard with abalone snowflake inlays, abalone purfling, white binding, and an abalone rosette. However, the D-42's tone is somehow more compelling than its looks! It features a classic tonewood combo--spruce top with rosewood back and sides for deep bass and lush, sparkly high-end--that works magic with its forward-shifted scalloped bracing. This sort of bracing enhances responsiveness, bass boom, and overall power. In other words, it makes the D-42 sound like a wooden cannon crossed with a piano! The midrange, of course, still has that classic Martin power, and it really hulks out when you pick hard. The D-42 also feels great in your hands thanks to the comfortable modified low oval neck profile with Martin's high-performance taper, so this is a guitar that feels as luxurious as it looks! We are proud to present such an inspiring instrument to our exceptional customers, and we know the D-42 will prove itself a steadfast companion on all your acoustic adventures.
  • Brand Name

    Martin Guitars

  • Model

    Standard Series D-42

  • Top Finish

    Gloss with Aging Toner

  • Body Shape

    D-14 Fret

  • Top Wood

    Solid Sitka Spruce

  • Back and Sides Finish

    Gloss

  • Bracing

    Golden Era Scalloped, 5/16" Spruce, Forward-Shifted X-Brace

  • Binding

    Antique White with Multi-Stripe

  • Back & Sides Wood

    Solid East Indian Rosewood

  • Neck Dimensions

    .820 1st - .900 9th

  • Neck Wood

    Mahogany

  • Neck Joint

    Dovetail

  • Neck Shape

    Golden Era Modified Low Oval Profile w/High-Performance Taper

  • Neck Finish

    Gloss

  • Fingerboard Wood

    Ebony

  • Fingerboard Inlays

    Abalone Style 45 Snowflake

  • Scale Length

    25.4"

  • Nut Width

    1 3/4"

  • Nut Material

    Bone

  • Purfling

    Abalone with Multi-Stripe

  • Saddle String Spacing

    2 5/32"

  • Saddle

    Drop-in, 16" Radius, Bone, Compensated

  • Rosette

    Abalone w/Multi-Stripe

  • Tuners

    Gold w/Open Gears and Butterbean Knobs

  • bridge

    Ebony, Golden Era Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

  • Pickguard

    Faux Tortoise

  • Case

    Black Hardshell with Cabernet Interior

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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All Thanks to Tex

The story of the D-42 begins with Geremino Bisceglia, the son of Italian immigrants better known to the world by his stage name, Tex Fletcher. Tex was one of the most famous singing cowboys of the thirties and forties, and like many acoustic guitar-slingers, he sought to emulate the most popular honey-voiced cowpoke of them all, Gene Autry. So, when Gene custom-ordered the first Martin dreadnought with Style 45 appointments, Tex figured he'd better get a similarly flashy guitar to keep up with the Joneses. Ever the practical man, Tex figured his audience would never see the back of his guitar, so he'd save a few bucks and get one with Style 42 appointments (42-style guitars have all the bling on the front). Thus, out of a cowboy's frugality, the D-42 was born! The next D-42 didn't appear until 1988, and the Wildwood team is glad it returned because they are some of the coolest-sounding, most luxurious Martins ever to grace our shelves. They feature all sorts of awesome cosmetic flourishes like a bound ebony fretboard with abalone snowflake inlays, abalone purfling, white binding, and an abalone rosette. However, the D-42's tone is somehow more compelling than its looks! It features a classic tonewood combo--spruce top with rosewood back and sides for deep bass and lush, sparkly high-end--that works magic with its forward-shifted scalloped bracing. This sort of bracing enhances responsiveness, bass boom, and overall power. In other words, it makes the D-42 sound like a wooden cannon crossed with a piano! The midrange, of course, still has that classic Martin power, and it really hulks out when you pick hard. The D-42 also feels great in your hands thanks to the comfortable modified low oval neck profile with Martin's high-performance taper, so this is a guitar that feels as luxurious as it looks! We are proud to present such an inspiring instrument to our exceptional customers, and we know the D-42 will prove itself a steadfast companion on all your acoustic adventures.

Specifications

    • Serial Number

      2993371

    • Brand Name

      Martin Guitars

    • Model

      Standard Series D-42

    • Top Finish

      Gloss with Aging Toner

    • Body Shape

      D-14 Fret

    • Top Wood

      Solid Sitka Spruce

    • Back and Sides Finish

      Gloss

    • Bracing

      Golden Era Scalloped, 5/16" Spruce, Forward-Shifted X-Brace

    • Binding

      Antique White with Multi-Stripe

    • Back & Sides Wood

      Solid East Indian Rosewood

    • Neck Dimensions

      .820 1st - .900 9th

    • Neck Wood

      Mahogany

    • Neck Joint

      Dovetail

    • Neck Shape

      Golden Era Modified Low Oval Profile w/High-Performance Taper

    • Neck Finish

      Gloss

    • Fingerboard Wood

      Ebony

    • Fingerboard Inlays

      Abalone Style 45 Snowflake

    • Scale Length

      25.4"

    • Nut Width

      1 3/4"

    • Nut Material

      Bone

    • Purfling

      Abalone with Multi-Stripe

    • Saddle String Spacing

      2 5/32"

    • Saddle

      Drop-in, 16" Radius, Bone, Compensated

    • Rosette

      Abalone w/Multi-Stripe

    • Tuners

      Gold w/Open Gears and Butterbean Knobs

    • bridge

      Ebony, Golden Era Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

    • Pickguard

      Faux Tortoise

    • Case

      Black Hardshell with Cabernet Interior

Why Order from Us

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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