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Martin / 1997 CTM 000-42
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Are you drawn to the overwhelming sound pressure of a Dreadnought, yet find its low-end rumble and sluggish response limiting during delicate fingerstyle playing or demanding recording sessions—and are you searching for the ultimate balance and expressiveness?
Even if you consider high-end models like the Style 45 in search of the ultimate sound and looks, their large bodies can cause strain during long playing sessions, and depending on your playing style, the sound can become muddy. On the other hand, standard small-body guitars lack the overwhelming aura that satisfies your desire to own one, as well as that magical bell-like tone. Practical playability combined with uncompromising, top-tier tone and looks. For versatile, practical players with a wide range of expression, finding the ultimate all-around instrument that perfectly balances these two qualities is a daunting task.
This 1997 Martin 000-42 CTM is Martin’s most elegant response to those exacting demands—a instrument that, after nearly 30 years of aging, now radiates a superb tone.
- The exquisite bell-like tone and balance of the Style 42 The perfect separation of each string and the quick attack unique to the 000 shape are masterfully fused with the dazzling overtones produced by the Style 42’s premium-grade woods and intricate abalone inlays. It fully embodies that lustrous, bluesy, and crystalline tone that Eric Clapton demonstrated to the world on his legendary album *Unplugged*.
- A Sound in a Class of Its Own, Unique to Custom Models A custom instrument crafted to special specifications by Martin’s master luthiers, transcending the boundaries of the standard 000-42 model. Packed with potential that takes it to the next level—including a combination of carefully selected woods—it faithfully translates the subtle nuances of the player’s fingertips into a golden resonance.
- Response Refined Over Approximately 30 Years Approximately 30 years have passed since its manufacture in 1997, and the wood’s aging is now reaching its absolute peak. The stiffness typical of New high-end instruments has completely disappeared, and from the very day you purchase it, you can enjoy its mature, rich sustain—which envelops the entire space with just a light pluck—making it ready to play right away.
The 000-42 was produced in smaller numbers than other high-end Dreadnought models, making it a rare find on the used market. Furthermore, as a custom model with unique specifications—especially a fine specimen from the 1990s when its sound had fully blossomed—it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss out on this instrument, the chances of encountering another with the same resonance and aura are extremely low, and it is constantly the subject of fierce competition among players and collectors worldwide.
We invite you to experience for yourself the unparalleled playability and the ultimate, bell-like tone crafted over nearly 30 years.
[Specifications/Included Case] TOP: Spruce BACK/SIDES: Indian Rosewood FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony NECK: Mahogany NUT WIDTH: 44mm SCALE: 633mm CASE: Original Hard Shell Case
[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.] *As this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on our inspection. Please be aware of this in advance. - Fine weather checking throughout the body tells the story of its past. - The nut and saddle have been replaced. - There are signs that the neck has been reset. As a result, the string action is set appropriately, allowing for comfortable playing. - There is a glued binding repair on the left side of the headstock. - There is a glued binding repair on the right curve of the back. - There is a glued binding repair on the right side of the fingerboard near the 1st fret.
[Playing Condition] - There are no muffled or buzzing notes; the instrument plays well. - String action at the 12th fret: 2.5 mm on the 6th string side, 2.0 mm on the 1st string side. - Saddle projection: approx. 2.5 mm.
[Online Shopping Assurance Service] Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument when purchasing online, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to try out the product at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price. *The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.
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