Martin OM-42

The Martin OM-42 is one of the most refined models in the Martin catalog, appreciated for its extraordinary aesthetic elegance and top-level sound quality.

Since its inception, it has been chosen by musicians of all genres for its rich and well-balanced tonal quality, which delivers deep bass, brilliant highs, and remarkable harmonic richness.

From a technical standpoint, the OM-42 features a 25.4” scale length, a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, and scalloped bracing that ensures exceptional resonance.

The Martin OM-42 is an ideal model for those seeking a high-quality instrument, perfect for fingerstyle and strumming, with a touch of luxury that enhances every detail, making it an outstanding guitar for any musician.

In particular, this guitar belongs to the Standard Series 2025, which has further refined the already exceptional Standard Series Reimagined models to deliver even higher performance in terms of sound and comfort.

A significant innovation is the adoption of the Golden Era bracing, previously reserved exclusively for Custom Shop productions, as well as the Modern Deluxe and Authentic series. This technical choice imparts an even fuller and richer sound to the instruments while maintaining the definition typical of Martin guitars.

Another improvement concerns the neck, which now features the Golden Era Modified “Low Oval” profile, thinner at the lower frets for a more comfortable grip but gradually thicker as you move up the fretboard, thus enhancing overall ergonomics. The fingerboard is slightly thinner, following the design of the historic Martin Pre-War models, and features rolled edges for greater comfort in handling.

The bridge has also been redesigned and now adopts the Golden Era Modern Belly design, echoing the bridges of Martin’s Pre-War production.

Overall, the Martin Standard Series 2025 brings the instruments even closer to the traditional construction standards of the brand, offering tools with an authentic character and improved playability.