Martin 0-42 1924, Natural

$38,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Parlor and Small Body
Brand	Martin
Model	0-42
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF8601-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1924
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original
Neck Profile	Soft V
Neck Depth	0.86" - 0.93"
Scale Length	24.9"
Nut Width	1.87"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.76"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	Small Maple Bridge plate replacement, neck reset, replacement saddle, bridge reglue
1 9/16”	1.563”
1 5/8”	1.625”
1 11/16”	1.688”
1 3/4”	1.750”
1 7/8”	1.875”

Description

A gorgeous pearly top 0/Parlor with a full and rich tone. One of the best sounding small body Martins from the 20s that we've encountered, and the 42-style appointments let it stand out just as much visually as sonically. Don't let the small body size fool you, this guitar is loud and open sounding. Only 39 0-42 Martins were made in 1924, and this one might be the most attractive example. It appears to have an old and very light overspray to the top that's main focus was to keep the pickguard area from being completely raw. It has had a bridgeplate replacement by Gruhn's (it is small maple one that withstands steel string tension) and they also reglued the bridge and gave it a neck reset. Craftsmanship (attention to detail and choice of woods) doesn't get much better than a pearl bound Martin. Comes in original hardshell case.