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Custom Shop 42 Style European Spruce-Big Leaf Maple Grand Performance Acoustic Guitar

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Overview

Vintage looks meet modern playability in a Custom Shop masterpiece.

The Martin Custom Shop '42 Style European Spruce-Big Leaf Maple Grand Performance acoustic guitar brings together old world craftsmanship with contemporary design. Its European spruce top and figured maple back and sides produce a vibrant, balanced tone. The low profile neck and scalloped braces make it easy to play, while the hexagon fingerboard inlays and antique white binding give it a distinctive vintage vibe.

A Tone That Sings With European Spruce and Maple

You'll love this custom Martin's clear, projecting tone. The European spruce top offers excellent resonance across the tonal spectrum. It's nicely balanced by the warmth of the figured maple back and sides. Together they create a voice that's lively yet focused, with sweet, singing overtones. The gloss finish allows the spruce top to vibrate freely, enhancing sustain.

Comfortable Playability From Neck to Nut

Everything about this guitar makes playing a breeze. It starts with the low profile neck shape that feels sleek and fast. The high performance taper provides thickness where you need it for strength, while slimming down towards the nut for comfort. The ebony fingerboard further enhances playability with its smooth feel. And the bone nut and compensated bone saddle provide excellent string-to-fret contact. Even the scalloped braces allow the spruce top to vibrate freely.

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Specs

Custom Shop 42 Style European Spruce-Big Leaf Maple Grand Performance Acoustic Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body type: Grand Performance
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: Maple
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right-handed
Neck
  • Nut width: 1 3/4"
  • Neck Wood: 2-piece maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Other
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Special features: Paua pearl
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