Solid 000 with Adirondack spruce top, sides and back made of Madagascar rosewood and case
The Martin 000-42 Authentic 1939 is a replica of the original of the popular Prewar models from 1939, and thanks to the latest CAT technology, originals could be scanned and reproduced in detail. Martin succeeds in reviving the unique sound and character of this time.
Through thermal treatment, the so-called torrefication, the solid Adirondack spruce top sounds like a guitar played for years: Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS).
An Adirondack spruce top provides a warm and lively sound image
The passion for vintage sound: The Martin 000-42 Authentic 1939
The solid Martin 000-42 Authentic 1939 comes with an Adirondack spruce top thermo-treated with Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS) and frames and back made of Madagascar rosewood. The elaborate heat treatment of the well selected woods promises an incomparable dynamics and sound development of a guitar recorded over several decades.
But also the original replicated construction contributes to the coveted tone, feeling and response of the legendary Pre-War models in an impressive way. By means of the most modern CAT technology, originals from the time could be scanned and reproduced in detail.
The famous and coveted vintage sound through exact replication: The Martin 000-42 Authentic 1939
Vintage Sound and Optics: The Martin 000-42 Authentic 1939
Only woods with the best sound characteristics were used for this exceptional guitar. Accordingly, like the original, a massive Adirondack spruce top resonates on a solid Madagascar rosewood body with clearly defined basses, radiant and assertive mids, as well as glittering and brilliant highs. The vivid grain of Madagascar rosewood promises not only a unique look, but the high wood density also provides clear overtones . 1939 Style 42 Snowflake fingerboard inlays are classic to the Martin 000-42 Authentic, while the Purfling and the sound hole rosette are fitted with sparkling abalone.A compensated bone bridge inlay provides optimal resonance transmission and a flat string position and nickel-plated vintage tuners for tuning stability and precise tuning. 1939's Martin 000-42 Authentic sets standards in sound and appearance that will not only inspire the vintage purist, but also the guitar player who wants to bring a piece of history back to life.
The Martin 000-42 Authentic 1939 at a glance:
Authentic sounding replica from 1939
Detailed reproduction thanks to modern CAT technology
Incomparable sound development thanks to thermal treatment or torrefication (VTS)
Vintage Look with Abalone Snowflake fingerboard inlays and Abalone Purfling in 42 Style
Compensated bone bar inlay for optimal resonance transmission
