The 000-42 Modern Deluxe captures Golden Era elegance with contemporary sophistication. A spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) top and Golden Era–style Adirondack spruce X-bracing recreate the resonant tone of a nearly century-old Martin. Natural protein glue and a lightweight carbon-fiber bridge plate enhance sustain, while exclusive Liquidmetal® bridge pins boost projection. EVO gold frets and a slightly asymmetrical neck offer modern playability, while European flamed-maple binding on the body and fingerboard pairs beautifully with Waverly gold open-gear tuners. Stunning pearl bordering outlines the top of this model, complemented by a pearl torch inlay on the headstock. Its 000 body delivers balanced warmth and brilliance—a perfect blend of vintage tone, luxury detailing, and modern comfort that rewards every touch.
Body
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back Purfling: Style 45 Golden Era
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 1/4"
Heelcap: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece: European Flamed Maple
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Top
Top Material: Spruce with VTS
Top Finish: None
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Liquid Metal
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Neck
Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Golden Era Style 45 Snowflake
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone with Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
Side Dots: Abalone
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper, Diamond and Square Corners
Headplate Material: Ebony
Headplate Logo: Torch Inlay
Headplate Binding: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Other
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light
Case: Ply Hardshell
Body
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back Purfling: Style 45 Golden Era
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 1/4"
Heelcap: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece: European Flamed Maple
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Top
Top Material: Spruce with VTS
Top Finish: None
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Liquid Metal
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Neck
Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Scale Length: 24.9"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Golden Era Style 45 Snowflake
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone with Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Binding: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
Side Dots: Abalone
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper, Diamond and Square Corners
Headplate Material: Ebony
Headplate Logo: Torch Inlay
Headplate Binding: European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Other
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light
Case: Ply Hardshell
