Posted on March 30 2020 Show  This rare vintage 1941 Martin 000-42 acoustic guitar cruised through the shop a few years ago. I'm always a vintage Martin guitar buyer but I'm especially looking for 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Martin acoustic guitars. You can contact me here to sell a vintage Martin guitar. The C. F. Martin & Co. style 42 was introduced in 1858 as the top of the line, fanciest model until the introduction of the style 45 in 1904. Like most Martin guitars, 1934 marked the transition from 12 to 14 frets clear of the body which ushered in the golden age of acoustic guitars and modern playing styles. While the 000-42 was always received an A+ collectibility rating, Eric Clapton's 1992 MTV Unplugged session with a 1939 000-42 certainly increased awareness and demand for the model. With only about 113 fourteen fret examples made from 1934 until its discontinuation in 1943, demand has risen steadily as Martin guitars continue to be an industry standard. Desirable prewar Martin guitar features include scalloped top bracing, Adirondack Spruce top, and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. This 000-42 made in 1941 has just come out of obscurity, forgotten and unplayed for decades. The gentleman we received the guitar from described himself as the grandson-in-law of the original owner. The guitar has been expertly repaired and is ready to go back on stage, in the studio or collection. It's rare for prewar Martin acoustics to retain top stability with the original bridge, bridge plate and bracing such as this one. It exhibits proper top geometry, rigidity and the tone to back it up. Repairs include a neck reset, bridge reglue, two top cracks glued and cleated behind the bridge, one rim crack repaired on the treble/back side, two star stickers removed from finish on headstock. The lines in the finish on the top appear to have been scratched in with a sharp tool. The lines do go through the finish but do not penetrate the wood. The frets appear to be original and show wear. All parts are original to the guitar except the strings and replacement bone saddle. The original tuners, bushings, bridge pins, and end pin are still in use. The original hard case has a large portion of felt missing from where the body rests on the back and is missing the handle. The setup on the guitar is excellent and everyone was floored at the tone. I'm confident that you too will be very pleased with the tone, playability and feel of this one. More PostsLimited Warranty Included SKU: 00042 Regular price $6,399 USDRegular price Sale price $6,399 USD Unit price perPart of Martin’s re-imagined Standard Series, the 000-42 now features antique white binding and a Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper. It still features a solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides. Elegant appointments include abalone trim around the top (including connecting link around fretboard extension as on D45), abalone rosette, tortoise plastic pickguard, and a bound ebony fretboard with 45-style snowflakes. This acoustic guitar offers rich, resonant tone and elegant style. More Details
Couldn't load pickup availability More DetailsWhat is the difference between a Martin 00 and 000?The 000 has a slightly wider and longer body, and the difference in size will result in big tone differences. Secondly, Martin 00's tone is brighter and thinner than Martin's 000 guitars. Due to the smaller size, Martin 00 has more high-end and mids, while Martin 000 has more pronounced lower-mids and bass.
What does 000 mean in Martin guitars?000 = Auditorium. The 14-fret version introduced 1934 (see below.) 0000 = Grand Auditorium aka size M. Introduced in 1977 as a flattop guitar that uses the body shape from Martin's Size F archtop Jazz guitar from the 1930s.
What is the most valuable Martin guitar?1936-1942 Martin D-45
The pre-war Martins are known as some of the most expensive Martin models and can go anywhere between $320k-$400k. The D-45 is the most expensive model and is worth 20x more than the average Martin acoustic. Even so, Eric Clapton's D-45 sold at an auction for $625k!
Does Martin still make d45?Still Handmade, Still the Standard.
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