Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: The binding and heal were repaired. All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The pickguard was buffed. No further work was needed.

The Martin OM-42 is a beautifully expressive instrument that feels equal parts art piece and lifelong musical partner. Its spruce top with aging toner and GE-scalloped bracing gives each note a shimmering bloom, while the East Indian rosewood body adds depth and rich harmonic color. The ebony fingerboard, adorned with abalone snowflakes, plays effortlessly thanks to the GE Modified Low Oval neck and high-performance taper. Detailed with luxurious Style 45 appointments and gold open-gear tuners, this OM-sized marvel offers comfort, clarity, and elegance—an inspiring, heirloom-worthy investment for players who crave nuance and timeless tone.

The Martin OM-42 is a trusted blend of tone and craftsmanship, designed for players who value exceptional sound and stunning visual details. Its Auditorium body size delivers balanced tone across all six strings, with deep bass, rich overtones, and clear trebles that suit any playing style. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the OM-42 offers a resonant voice with enhanced projection and sustain, thanks to its longer 25.4" scale length. The gloss genuine mahogany neck, featuring a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile and high-performance taper, ensures effortless playability and precision. Adorned with exquisite abalone details, the OM-42 features snowflake inlays on the bound ebony fingerboard, a shimmering rosette, and pearl trim on the top that wraps elegantly around the fingerboard. Complete with antique white binding, an ebony bridge with bone pins, and gold open gear tuners, the OM-42 is a guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within. 

Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025 enhances tone, comfort, and style. Sitka spruce GE top bracing, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain, while updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. Each guitar includes a hardshell case. 

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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