Koa, Koa, and more Koa! One of Martin’s coveted all-Koa Dreadnoughts, this 2003 D-42K2 has the lucky opportunity to have the best of both worlds: it sounds as gorgeous and aggressive as it looks. The typical Koa tone, this guitar has in spades–dry and crisp, with lots of punch in the mids–and with the typical Dreadnought voice (huge and brash), this guitar reinforces why Martin Dreadnoughts are the best in the business.And she packs a wallop, of that you can be sure. Flatpicked Old Time or American Trad music rings with muscularity and bark. Country Blues fingerpicking really lets the trebles shine, accentuating the great balance across the strings. With projection like an ocean wave–tsunami-size–and a sustain which hovers like endless sky, this D-42K2 has a primal, vigorous tone perfect for group settings and an aggressive attack. And, with shimmering Abalone trim, inlay, and rosette, you’ll be the envy of every guitarist.
This baby's striped like a tiger and twice as fierce. With so much volume under the hood, you won't ever have to worry about not being heard at the next jam. Many Dreadnoughts struggle to remain articulate while fingerpicked, but this one pulls it off without a sweat. 
Koa is getting increasingly rare and will soon be the new Brazilian Rosewood as far as availability. The tone is rich and clear with great overtones and strong fundamentals. This one is gorgeous as well. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.13 in |
| Woods | Koa, Koa |
Koa, Koa, and more Koa. One of Martin's coveted all-Koa Dreadnoughts, this 2003 D-42K2 has the lucky opportunity to have the best of both worlds: it sounds as gorgeous and aggressive as it looks
This baby's striped like a tiger and twice as fierce. With so much volume under the hood, you won't ever have to worry about not being heard at the next jam
Koa is getting increasingly rare and will soon be the new Brazilian Rosewood as far as availability. The tone is rich and clear with great overtones and strong fundamentals 