FOR SALE: MARTIN 000-42 - MINT!
Country Artist
Posted 2009-02-10 11:08 PM (#294812)
Subject: FOR SALE: MARTIN 000-42 - MINT!



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This is a rare and valuable Martin 000-42 in immaculate condition and owned by me for the last 2 years. It has had only light use at home and is perfectly set-up and presented in its hard case with the Martin papers.

Specs here:

http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing/guitars.php?p=m&m=000-42

The 000-42 has been the 14-fret Martin of choice for many artists. Eric Clapton, Paul Simon and many others used these to great effect. This is a great guitar with a great feel and a wonderful look.

The neck profile is half way between the vintage V and the modern slim oval – it’s a comfortable profile to die for.

This is an ideal guitar for finger-picking and for blues, and many other styles. It looks and sounds quality like only a Martin can, and I will be sorry to see it go.

I have priced this guitar to sell fast, it’s a wonderful guitar!

$3,500 plus shipping.

Please email for photos and details.

fusionacustica@gmail.com

This is a great chance to own one of the ultimate guitars for a lifetime.

Do not let it get away.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-02-11 5:18 AM (#294813 - in reply to #294812)
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Sorry, I tried to turn these, but for some reason, my computer refuses to save the changes. Just tilt your head...

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dweezil
Posted 2009-02-11 5:26 AM (#294814 - in reply to #294812)
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I did but now the guitar is upside down!
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Gallerinski
Posted 2009-02-11 8:16 AM (#294815 - in reply to #294812)
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Serge, is the difference between this and the OM-42 that this one is short scale?
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MusicMishka
Posted 2009-02-11 8:39 AM (#294816 - in reply to #294812)
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Hope this helps...







Absolutely Beautifuul Guitar...
Someone will truly have a guitar of a lifetime...
Best wishes for the sale...
(BTW...your "old" OM-28V is sitting comfortably in my office...)
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-02-11 9:41 AM (#294817 - in reply to #294812)
Subject: Re: FOR SALE: MARTIN 000-42 - MINT!



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Dave, yes, you are correct.

The body size on this 000 is just like an OM but with a shorter scale, just like the Clapton models.
Other differences are the neck shape, this one is the old "V" and the pickguard is also different.

Ah, the old OM-28V Mike, that is a great guitar, enjoy!

Anyway, this 000-42 is really wonderful.
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Capo Guy
Posted 2009-02-11 9:42 AM (#294818 - in reply to #294812)
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Beautiful guitar. :cool:
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an4340
Posted 2009-02-11 9:45 AM (#294819 - in reply to #294812)
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wish I had the scratch.
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2009-02-11 10:03 AM (#294820 - in reply to #294812)
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Very tempting. How much effort is it to install pick-ups in these in a non-evasive manner?
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Gallerinski
Posted 2009-02-11 10:43 AM (#294821 - in reply to #294812)
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I put a Fishman Matrix Blend in mine and it was pretty simple. Only invasive part as a small hole in the base of the bridge under the saddle for the pu wire. I had a local tech make me a new saddle to compensate for the new height.
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Oddball
Posted 2009-02-11 4:55 PM (#294822 - in reply to #294812)
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That is gorgeous. Wow.
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-02-12 11:50 PM (#294823 - in reply to #294812)
Subject: Re: FOR SALE: MARTIN 000-42 - MINT!



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still available.

any offers?

last chance before ebay.

much rather it sells here, let me know.

;)
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-02-13 11:28 PM (#294824 - in reply to #294812)
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PRICE REDUCED!

$3,200 DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR IN THE CONTINENTAL US.

TRADES CONSIDERED:

WHAT YOU GOT?

:cool:
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-02-14 12:07 PM (#294825 - in reply to #294812)
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Mike Mishka - CHECK YOUR PM
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ovationluver
Posted 2009-02-15 7:37 PM (#294826 - in reply to #294812)
Subject: Re: FOR SALE: MARTIN 000-42 - MINT!


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Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Serge, is the difference between this and the OM-42 that this one is short scale?
I'm with you, if it's a 14 fret, should be called an OM - 000's (same body size but a 12 fretter) short scale is just a custom??

regardless, no doubt that the martin 42 guitars are the best kept martin secret, they have the vintage forward shifted bracing - which the D45's don't - and from what I've seen - every bit as choice woods and workmanship. very few made every year - I have the D42 and it's lighter than any other guitar I've come accross. and sounds FANTASTIC

good luck with sale !!
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-02-15 11:36 PM (#294827 - in reply to #294812)
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Yes, this is a FANTASTIC guitar and it is still available.

;)
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Gallerinski
Posted 2009-02-16 8:42 AM (#294828 - in reply to #294812)
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Originally posted by ovationluver:
I'm with you, if it's a 14 fret, should be called an OM
Not true. Martin makes two different shaped 000 bodies, one for 12 fret slothead guitars such as a 000-28, and one for 14 fret flathead guitars such as 000-28EC.

The 14 fret 000 body just happends to be the same dimensions as an OM body so it's easy to get these confused. And then there are odd exceptions like the Norman Blake which is a 000 12 fret slothead neck on a 000 14 fret body, which by the way is an amazing combination.
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-02-16 10:31 AM (#294829 - in reply to #294812)
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That is correct.

Martin's 14 fret 000-sized guitars are much the same as the OM, but have a shorter and more blues-friendly scale length.

:cool:
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-02-16 1:06 PM (#294830 - in reply to #294812)
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Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Originally posted by ovationluver:
I'm with you, if it's a 14 fret, should be called an OM
Not true. Martin makes two different shaped 000 bodies, one for 12 fret slothead guitars such as a 000-28, and one for 14 fret flathead guitars such as 000-28EC.

The 14 fret 000 body just happends to be the same dimensions as an OM body so it's easy to get these confused. And then there are odd exceptions like the Norman Blake which is a 000 12 fret slothead neck on a 000 14 fret body, which by the way is an amazing combination.
That had me confused for a while when I bought my 000 17S. It's more of a mini slope dred design than the hour glass figure of an OM. All great instruments though.
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soundwoods
Posted 2009-02-17 6:34 PM (#294831 - in reply to #294812)
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Seriously nice guitar, Jim,.... have had two 00028ec's in the past. Great photos. Very easy to
chord, not much pressure required to bar your chords. Probably the most delightful, Martin
guitar to play, can't beat the comfort.
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-03-01 12:53 AM (#294832 - in reply to #294812)
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STILL AVAILABLE!

$3,200 delivered to your door in the continental US.

fusionacustica@gmail.com
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-03-01 1:38 PM (#294833 - in reply to #294812)
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Serge, that is a great price on a great guitar. Over my head though. Trade you a certain Adamas for it. ;)
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-03-06 12:23 PM (#294834 - in reply to #294812)
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One last post before it goes to ebay.

Ready to ship.

Prof?
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2009-03-06 2:07 PM (#294835 - in reply to #294812)
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I really can't get off the fence on this one. I love it and have already considered rearranging the bandroom for its placement next to a vintage neon Martin sign. Better go ahead and place it on eBay and see what you can do. I'll be watching it for sure.
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-03-14 11:11 AM (#294836 - in reply to #294812)
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This guitar is still available and I really rather not deal with ebay yet, at least for a few more days.

So, I have decided to consider partial trades again.

I am looking for some Ovation models in good condition. Legend, Artist, Classic, Country Artist and the only Adamas I will consider is the 1881 Shallow cutaway.
I am open also for partial trades for some Gibson, Martin and Fender models.

If you want this guitar and you have multiple Ovations and other guitars maybe we can make a deal with a partial trade and some cash.

Let me know what you have.

fusionacustica@gmail,com
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-03-15 9:04 PM (#294837 - in reply to #294812)
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I've got to quit looking at this guitar...
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Capo Guy
Posted 2009-03-16 10:42 PM (#294838 - in reply to #294812)
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Jim,

I'm with you. My only defense is to go play the OM-18V.
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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2009-03-16 11:27 PM (#294839 - in reply to #294812)
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That's a pretty nifty defense.
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-03-16 11:35 PM (#294840 - in reply to #294812)
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It can be yours!

It is still available.

:cool:
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-03-17 12:38 PM (#294841 - in reply to #294812)
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I have decided to reduce the price on the Martin 000-42

$3,000 plus shipping.

Let me know if you want it.

Serge
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kotadawg
Posted 2009-03-17 4:49 PM (#294842 - in reply to #294812)
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Originally posted by Country Artist:
I have decided to reduce the price on the Martin 000-42

$3,000 plus shipping.

Let me know if you want it.

Serge
It's not a question of wanting it.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-03-17 7:20 PM (#294843 - in reply to #294812)
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Like Jack said, I want it, just don't have the "got it" to get it. :(
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Beggin
Posted 2009-03-17 10:43 PM (#294844 - in reply to #294812)
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Rumor has it that you do "got it" TJ?!

Sooooooo.....................just git it already!
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-03-25 10:49 AM (#294845 - in reply to #294812)
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This great guitar is still available for sale.

:cool:
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-03-27 5:47 PM (#294846 - in reply to #294812)
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Now on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/MARTIN-000-42-ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-00042_W0QQitemZ230333801176QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item230333801176&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65% 3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
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Country Artist
Posted 2009-03-27 10:44 PM (#294847 - in reply to #294812)
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povation
Posted 2009-03-28 2:40 PM (#294848 - in reply to #294812)
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Congratulations.
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