Martin OM42-CUSTOM-KOA OM-42 Custom (2022), Koa Top/b/s (#2713239)
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*Photos shown are of the actual guitar for sale. Serial number 2713239.
The stylish design of the 40 Series adds panache to the classic tone and feel of East Indian rosewood back and sides, a spruce scalloped X-braced top, and hand-fit dovetail neck joint. Open geared tuners, antique white binding, polished gloss finish, a tortoise colored pickguard and abalone pearl inlay offer shimmer with exemplary tone. Long scale and a sleek modified low-oval neck with narrow taper mean strumming and picking for hours in comfort and bliss.
"With its exquisitely crafted OM-42 inspired body and a neck that seamlessly merges with the 12 frets, this guitar offers an unparalleled level of comfort, making it an absolute delight to play, especially for fingerpicking enthusiasts. Its responsiveness to even the gentlest touch grants it an articulate voice, elevating the playing experience to new heights.
Prepare to be captivated by the exceptional figured koa top that adorns this masterpiece. While the pictures may convey its beauty, witnessing this guitar in person is an awe-inspiring experience that surpasses all expectations. Its visual allure is so mesmerizing that one could easily find themselves lost in its enchanting presence for hours on end.
Koa, known for its remarkable aging process, ensures that this guitar's sound will only grow more legendary with time. While it already sounds phenomenal now, envision the sonic masterpiece it will become in a decade. This is the kind of instrument that transcends generations, destined to be cherished as a cherished family heirloom for years to come."
Peter Dods
Easy Music Center - Owner
Overview
- Appointment Level: Standard
- Adhesive: Modern Adhesive
- Top Material: Exceptional Figured Koa
- Bracing Material, Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back and Side Material: Exceptional Figured Koa
- Binding Material: European Flamed Maple
- Top Pearl: Perimeter with Fingerboard Profile
- Rosette Style: Style 45 Boltaron
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly
- Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
- Tuning Machines: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1
- Vintage Btn
- Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Style 45 Snowflake
- Finish Type: Standard
- Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Gloss Neck
- Top Color: Clear
- Electronics: None
- Frets Clear: 12 Frets Clear of Body
- Body Shape: ''000/OM'' Auditorium Body
- Inspired by: OM- 42 Style
- Appointment Level: Standard
- Base Model Note:
- Adhesive: Modern Adhesive
- Orientation: Right Handed
- String Number: 6 String
- Venetian Cutaway: No
- Electronics: None
- Body Depth: Standard
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Compensated Scale Length: 25.470"
- Neck Joint: Dovetail
- Truss Rod: Adjustable 12 Fret
Top
- Top Material: Exceptional Figured Koa
- Top Material Upgrade: Premium
- Final Top Grade: N/A
- Top Thickness: Standard
- Bracing Material, Top: Sitka Spruce
- Bracing Pattern, Top: X Brace
- Bracing Pattern Number, Top: 32-A 00012F 25.4''
- Bracing Shape, Top: Scalloped
- Bracing Style, Top: Standard
- Bracing Size, Top: 1/4''
- Binding Material: European Flamed Maple
- Area 1: Top
- Inlay 1: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.015/.012/.015x.060x63
- Area 2: Top
- Inlay 2: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.015/.012/.015x.060x63
- Area 3: Back
- Inlay 3: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.015/.012/.015x.060x63
- Area 4: Side
- Inlay 4: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.015/.012/.015x.080x63
- Area 5: Endpiece
- Inlay 5: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.015/.012/.015x.060x63
- Area 6: Heelcap
- Inlay 6: HC,B/M/B Fiber,.042x1.125x1.125
- Area 7: Headplate
- Inlay 7: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.042x.150x21
- Top Pearl: Perimeter with Fingerboard Profile
- Top Pearl Species: Select Abalone
- Top Pearl and Thickness: Select Abalone 0.064''
- Back Pearl and Thickness: N/A
- Side Pearl and Thickness: N/A
- Endpiece Pearl and Thickness: N/A
- Rosette Style: Style 45 Boltaron
- Rosette Pearl Species: Select Abalone
- Rosette Pearl Species And Thickness: Select Abalone 0.064''
- Rosette Poly: 0.68 Poly
- Pickguard Material: Ivoroid
- Under Finish Pickguard: No
- Pickguard Pattern: Pattern 4B
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Pickguard Inlay Pearl Species: N/A
Back and Side
- Front Block: BL,Mahogany,Front,00/000,12,Adj-Long Leg
- Rear Block: BL,Mahogany,Rear,000
- Back Piece Qty: 2 Piece
- Back and Sides Material: Exceptional Figured Koa
- Back and Sides Material Upgrade: Premium
- Back and Sides Final Grade: N/A
- Wedge Material: None
- Wedge Material Upgrade: Premium
- Wedge Final Grade: n/a
- Back Purfling: Style 45 (Mosaic)
- Bracing Material, Back and Sides: Sitka Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: 00012 Fre
- Center Strip: Sitka Spruce
- Center Strip Stamp Location: Between 1st & 2nd Brace
- Caution Stamp: None
- Ribbons: Spanish Cedar
- Side Strips: None
- Endpiece Material: European Flamed Maple
Neck
- Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Center Piece Material: N/A
- Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
- Heelcap Material: European Flamed Maple
- Headstock: Solid
- Diamond Volute: Standard
- Headstock Taper: Square
- Corners: Square
- Headplate Material: Exceptional Figure Koa
- Headplate Material Grade: Premium
- Headplate Thickness: Standard
- Headplate Decal: None
- Headplate Binding: Yes
- Headplate Inlay: CFM Block
- Headplate Inlay Pearl Species: Select Abalone
- Stamp: None
Fingerboard
- Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
- Fingerboard Material Grade: 3
- Fingerboard Stain: No
- Fingerboard Oil: Yes
- Fingerboard Radius: 16''
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- String Spacing: 2 5/32''
- Fingerboard Length: 17.480''
- Fingerboard Thickness: Standard Thickness
- Fret Wire: Standard
- Fret Slot: 0.023 Through
- Total Frets: 20 Total
- Fingerboard Binding: Yes
- Fingerboard Inlay: Style 45 Snowflake
- Fingerboard Inlay Pearl Species: Select Abalone
- Side Dots: Black
- Side Dot Postion: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Positioning: Flat
Finish
- Finish Type: Standard
- Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Gloss Neck
- Finish Taping Notes: Tape All Bindings, Inlays, Heelcap & Endpiece for Stain & Fill
- Notes for Finish: None
- Top Color: Clear
- Body Filler: Rosewood
- Body Stain: None
- Neck Filler: Rosewood
- Neck Stain: Mahogany
- Solid Color: None
- Solid Color Neck: None
- Complete Burst: None
Bridge
- Bridge Material: Black Ebony
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly
- Saddle Style: Drop in Saddle
- Bridge Inlay: 6pt. Snowflake
- Bridge Inlay Pearl Species: Select Abalone
- Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
- Bridge Pins: White w/ Paua
- Bridge End Pins: White w/ Paua
Extras
- Tuning Machines: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Btn
- Tuning Machine Drilling: R 11/32''
- Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0
- Strings Guage: Light
- Strap Button: None
- Case: 5-Ply Hardshell
- Strap: None
- Custom Label: None
- Custom Shop Credentials Book: Yes
At Easy Music Center, we care for our instruments from the moment they arrive to when they ship to your door. All instruments are stored in a climate controlled environment and put through a 12-point inspection checklist before being shipped.
First, we check the finish of the instrument, carefully inspecting any blemishes on the surface. Next, we check the playability and setup by inspecting and adjusting the truss rod (if available), bridge, nut, and frets to manufacturer factory specifications. Any request made outside of manufacturer factory specifications can incur additional charges for parts and labor. If the instrument has electronics, we test all of the electronic components to make sure they are functioning properly.
After a thorough inspection, we then move on to maintenance. We start by lubricating any moving parts on the instrument, such as tuning machines. We then move on to cleaning and oiling the fretboard along with the frets.
Once maintenance is done, we stretch and tune the strings and play test the instrument. After this, we do a final inspection and clean/detail the instrument before packing it up for shipment.
We’re excited to be a part of your instrument buying experience.
Acoustic guitars and ukulele are made of wood, and wood is sensitive to changes in climate. Shifts in temperature or relative humidity can affect your instrument in multiple ways, some of which can lead to costly repairs if you’re not careful. Solid woods in particular are especially prone to the effects of climate fluctuation. For example, extended exposure to low relative humidity (below 40% RH) can dry out the wood, causing it to shrink and run the risk of cracking. Similarly, excessive humidity can cause the wood to absorb moisture and swell, potentially causing other problems. Without adequate humidity control (especially in drier local climates), acoustic instruments can crack and their necks can warp, causing problems with fretting, intonation and playability.
So how do you prevent this kind of damage? Easy: by keeping your guitars and ukulele properly humidified (ideally between 40-60% RH). The easiest way to do this is by storing your instruments in a case with a case two-way humidifier inside. A two-way humidifier will slowly absorb or release moisture inside your case, maintaining humidity to help ensure your instrument doesn’t suffer damage. Using a digital hygrometer can help you monitor humidity levels around your instrument.
Symptoms of a dry acoustic instrument:
- Low action. Strings are very close to the fretboard.
- Hump on the fretboard where the neck joins the body.
- Sunken top across the soundboard between bridge and fingerboard.
- The back of instrument looks very flat when it is dried out.
- Sharp fret ends extend beyond the edge of the fretboard.
- The plane of the neck angle on a dry instrument hits above the top of the bridge.
Symptoms of a wet acoustic instrument:
- High action. Strings that are unusually high off the fretboard, making it difficult to play.
- Unusually swollen top
- Unusual warp on the top, back or both at the end-block
- Improper neck angle. Sighting the neck to the bridge, the frets will appear to hit below the bridge.
The D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System
Using patented technology, the D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System features disposable, moisture-filled packets with a breathable membrane that provides two-way humidity control, meaning it can either release or absorb moisture to consistently maintain a predetermined relative humidity (RH) level of 45-50 percent.
Music Nomad Humilele Ukulele Humidifier
Music Nomad the leader in equipment care products, has developed an easy to use, no mess, and low maintenance Ukulele humidifier. The Humilele rests securely on top of the strings to safely and evenly hydrate your Ukulele to avoid these problems.
Final Notes on Humidity Control
To monitor the amount of humidity your instrument is receiving, we recommend the purchase of a digital hygrometer, a device that gauges and provides a read-out of humidity levels. It can be kept in the room where you store your instruments, or, better yet, in a central location inside the instrument case, preferably Velcro’d to the outside of the accessories compartment (facing the heel). The optimal range for your guitars and ukulele is 45-55% RH.