Detail 01
000-14 fret body with GE-scalloped X bracing
This is the stated body and bracing configuration behind its projection and sustain.
Product detailSKU #1500000451724
MartinOM-42 Standard Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s OM-42 Standard pairs a 000-14 fret body with a spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and GE-scalloped X bracing. The result is described as rich, resonant, clear, and expressive, with projection and sustain. Its GE Modified Low Oval neck, High Performance taper, ebony fingerboard, and 1-3/4 inch nut width provide the specified playing layout. Antique white binding, abalone trim, aging toner, and a faux-tortoise pickguard give the natural gloss finish a detailed traditional look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle parts and melody work that benefit from the guitar’s stated clarity, articulation, and sustain.
- Stage or studio use where a balanced, expressive acoustic voice is called for.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
GE Modified Low Oval neck; High Performance taper
The neck profile and taper specified for the instrument.
Detail 03
1-3/4 inch nut width; 2-1/8 inch width at the 12th fret
Key measurements for assessing the fingerboard layout.
Detail 04
Hardshell case
A hardshell case is provided for transport and storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Right-handed configuration.
- 02The guitar has a 25.4 inch scale length and 20 frets.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What woods are used on the OM-42 Standard?
It has a spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, a genuine mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge.
02Does it include a case?
Yes. A hardshell case is specified.
03What is the nut width?
The fingerboard width at the nut is 1-3/4 inches.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- None
3 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Strings
- 6
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Neck Wood
- Genuine mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Body Shape
- 000-14 fret
45 detailsOther
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
- 2 1/8"
- Configuration
- None
- Brace Size
- 1/4"
- Bridge Style
- GE modern belly - drop in saddle
- Finish Top
- Gloss
- Neck Taper
- High performance taper
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Binding
- Antique white
- Tuning Machines
- Gold open gear
- Bracing Pattern
- X brace
- Neck Material
- Genuine mahogany
- Korena Special
- false
- Bridge Pin Dots
- Abalone
- Neck Shape
- GE modified low oval
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Top
- Spruce
- Rosette
- Abalone with multi-stripe
- Pickguard
- Faux tortoise
- Back and Sides
- East Indian rosewood
- Fingerboard Binding Material
- Antique white with multi-stripe
- Bridge
- Ebony
- Side Dots
- Black
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Top Color
- Aging toner
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Saddle Radius
- 16"
- Neck Color
- Dark mahogany
- Saddle
- Compensated bone
- Case
- Hardshell
- Back and Side Finish
- Gloss
- Tier
- platinum
- Category Source
- detail
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Body Shape
- 000-14 fret
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- Style 45 snowflake
- Bridge Pin Material
- Bone
- Fingerboard Width at Nut
- 1 3/4"
- Brace Shape
- GE-scalloped
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2 5/32"
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Abalone
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Plek'd
- Yes
- Finish Neck
- Gloss
- Source Id
- site51500000451724
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