Martin OM-42 Acoustic Guitar: Standard Series Reimagined

Specs

• Body Shape OM-42 Standard Orchestra

• Top Wood Solid Spruce

• Back & Sides Wood Solid East Indian Rosewood

• Top Finish Gloss

• Color Aging Toner

• Bracing X-brace (GE Scalloped)

• Binding Antique White

• Neck Wood Genuine Mahogany

• Neck Shape GE Modified Low Oval

• Neck Finish Satin

• Scale Length 25.4"

• Fingerboard Material Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius 16"

• Fingerboard Inlay Style 45 Snowflake

• Number of Frets 20

• Nut Width 1.75"

• Nut Material Bone

• Saddle Material Compensated Bone

• Bridge Material Ebony

• Tuning Machines Gold Open-gear

• Strings Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, .012-.054

• Case Hardshell Case

• Manufacturer Part Number 10Y25OM42

The Martin OM-42 Standard is a masterclass in tone, craftsmanship, and aesthetic detail. With its solid spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, this Orchestra Model delivers remarkable tonal balance, rich overtones, and responsive dynamics that shine in both fingerstyle and flatpicking contexts. A full 25.4" scale length enhances note clarity and projection, while scalloped X-bracing ensures that the top sings with vibrant resonance and sustain. It's a guitar built for serious players who demand elegance, precision, and timeless tone.

Dressed in deluxe appointments, the OM-42 features Style 45 Snowflake inlays, abalone top inlay, multi-stripe rosette, antique white binding, and gold open-gear tuners. Its genuine mahogany neck is carved to Martin’s GE Modified Low Oval profile, paired with a smooth ebony fingerboard for exceptional playability. As part of Martin’s updated Standard Series, the OM-42 merges vintage-inspired detail with modern enhancements, creating a flagship-level instrument ready for any stage or studio.

• Orchestra Model body with 25.4" scale for ideal tone and playability

• Solid spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides for balanced tonal complexity

• Style 45 Snowflake inlays and abalone top detailing deliver visual elegance

• GE Modified Low Oval neck and ebony fingerboard offer outstanding comfort

• Premium Martin craftsmanship with Golden Era bracing and high-end finishes