Martin 00-42 1921, Natural
$40,000.00
| Instrument | Parlor and Small Body |
| Brand | Martin |
| Model | 00-42 |
| Finish | Natural |
| SKU | GF9636-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1921 |
| Top | Adirondack Spruce |
| Back and Sides | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Mahogany/Ebony |
| Bridge Material | Ebony |
| Tuners | Original |
| Radius | 14" |
| Neck Profile | V |
| Neck Depth | 0.822" - 0.891" |
| Scale Length | 24.9" |
| Nut Width | 1.869" |
| String Spacing at Saddle | 2.402" |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | Y |
| Electronics | None |
| Case | Vintage hard shell case (no handle) |
| Modifications/Repairs | Holes drilled in back of headstock (presumably for headstock hanger), refret, neck reset, bridge reglue, replacement saddle, scimitar inlaid on 18th fret, bass side back separation repaired, small glued crack underneath fingerboard extension above popsicle brace, one replacement bridge pin, one long repaired crack extending below Low E string and another repaired crack about 1/3 of its length below High E, finish touch up on bass side bottom |
| Condition Notes | Exceptionally clean for its age, a few small dings on the top, some scratching on the back below the heel, a few spots of localized finish touch, light buckle rash |
This 1921 Martin 00-42 comes from a period when the company's Style 42 instruments represented some of the most ornate guitars leaving Nazareth. With its abalone trim, Brazilian rosewood construction, and small-body 12-fret design, the 00-42 occupied a unique place in the catalog during the early decades of steel-string guitar development. More than a century later, examples from this era remain uncommon, particularly those that have retained their original character while benefiting from careful maintenance.
This guitar has received a number of professional repairs over its lifetime, including a neck reset, refret, bridge reglue, and the repair of several cracks and separations. Additional work includes a replacement saddle, one replacement bridge pin, and localized finish touch-up. A unique scimitar inlay has been added at the 18th fret, while small holes in the headstock suggest the guitar may have once has a wall hanging strap installed. The guitar remains notably clean, showing only a handful of small top dings, light buckle wear, and minor scratching near the heel. It presents as a stable, top-of-the-line vintage instrument with a few unique touches.
Includes vintage hard shell case (no handle).
