{"product_id":"martin-limited-edition-d-42-special-serial-2739953-1521229","title":"Martin Limited Edition D-42 Special","description":"In conjunction with former Martin employee Dick Boak, Martin Guitar is proud to introduce a stunning high-end Dreadnought model: the D-42 Special. The idea for this model began nearly 25 years ago when Martin installed its first laser engraving machine, and Boak began experimenting with various ways to utilize it. Boak created an intricate pen and ink illustration of a complex floral design that was meant to be laser engraved into a tortoise pickguard, but the material proved unable to be safely engraved. Fast-forward 23 years, Boak came across his original illustration and thought it would make a beautiful piece if inlaid with pearl. He was right! Working with Bill Seymour and Jeremy Chism at Pearlworks, the trio modified the artwork to allow for the detailed pearl inlay work. The resulting prototype won the approval of Chris Martin IV, who asked Boak to expand the design to the fingerboard and headstock. The model also features premium-grade East Indian rosewood back and sides, with the highest grade of Sitka spruce selected for the soundboard. Scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing ensures the open projection for which Martin guitars are prized. Additional vintage-inspired appointments include antique white bindings; abalone inlay along the perimeter of the top, fingerboard extension, and rosette; a full gloss finish with top aging toner; and nickel open-gear tuning machines with butterbean knobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBODY SIZE:\u003c\/b\u003e D-14 Fret\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINISH TOP:\u003c\/b\u003e Gloss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSTRUCTION:\u003c\/b\u003e Dovetail Neck Joint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBACK AND SIDE FINISH:\u003c\/b\u003e Gloss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRACING PATTERN: \u003c\/b\u003eForward Shifted X Brace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCALE LENGTH: \u003c\/b\u003e25.4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRACE SHAPE: \u003c\/b\u003eScalloped\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOP MATERIAL: \u003c\/b\u003eSitka Spruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNECK SHAPE:\u003c\/b\u003e Modified Low Oval\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBACK MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e East Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNECK TAPER: \u003c\/b\u003eHigh Performance Taper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIDE MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e East Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOP COLOR:\u003c\/b\u003e Aging Toner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIDGE STYLE:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBINDING: \u003c\/b\u003eAntique White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIDGE STRING SPACING: \u003c\/b\u003e2 5\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOP INLAY MATERIAL: \u003c\/b\u003eAbalone with Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIDGE MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOP DETAIL:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIDGE PIN MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e White Plastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePICKGUARD:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIDGE PIN DOTS: \u003c\/b\u003eAbalone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePICKGUARD INLAY:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Inlay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSADDLE: \u003c\/b\u003eCompensated Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eROSETTE: \u003c\/b\u003eAbalone with Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSADDLE RADIUS:\u003c\/b\u003e 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRACE MATERIAL: \u003c\/b\u003eSitka Spruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBACK AND SIDES COLOR: \u003c\/b\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRACE SIZE:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBACK DETAIL:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBACK PURFLING\/STRIP: \u003c\/b\u003eStyle 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBACK INLAY MATERIAL: \u003c\/b\u003eMulti-Stripe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEELCAP: \u003c\/b\u003eAntique White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIDE DETAIL: \u003c\/b\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eENDPIECE: \u003c\/b\u003eAntique White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIDE INLAY MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eENDPIECE INLAY:\u003c\/b\u003e Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNECK MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINGERBOARD MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINISH NECK:\u003c\/b\u003e Gloss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNECK\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCOLOR: \u003c\/b\u003eDark Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE:\u003c\/b\u003e Dick Boak Inlay Design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Mother of Pearl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNECK JOINS BODY AT: \u003c\/b\u003e14th Fret\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: \u003c\/b\u003eAntique White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIDE DOTS: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEADSTOCK SHAPE: \u003c\/b\u003eSolid with Square Taper and Diamond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTUNING MACHINES: \u003c\/b\u003eNickel Open Gear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEADPLATE MATERIAL: \u003c\/b\u003eEbony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKNOB: \u003c\/b\u003eButter Bean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEADPLATE LOGO STYLE:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Inlay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCASE: \u003c\/b\u003ePly Hardshell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLABEL:\u003c\/b\u003e Paper Label Signed by CFM IV \u0026amp; Dick Boak, Numbered in Sequence with No Total","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39919623143559,"sku":"10D42SPECIAL-2739953","price":215368.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/martin-acoustic-guitars-dreadnought-martin-limited-edition-d-42-special-10d42special-2739953-30548478525575.jpg?v=1690498201","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-mx\/products\/martin-limited-edition-d-42-special-serial-2739953-1521229","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}