The Martin O’ahu® K-42 Hibiscus takes inspiration from the historic Kealakai body and reimagines it with modern innovation. Featuring a K-sized 12-fret body fitted with a 14-fret neck—an unprecedented first for Martin—it delivers extra projection and clarity while keeping the deep, powerful voice that shaped the Dreadnought’s origins. Crafted with striking broad-flamed koa back and sides, a reclaimed spruce top—used only once before in Martin’s history—in a dark toasted burst, and adorned with ornate hibiscus inlays, it’s as visually captivating as it is sonically rich. Style 42 details, Madagascar rosewood binding, and Waverly® tuners with Liquidmetal® posts add luxury and performance. Limited to just 100 guitars, the K-42 Hibiscus is the newest member of the Martin O’ahu family—an instrument where heritage and artistry meet.
Weight: 4lbs 10z
General
Series:
Martin Limited/Special Editions
Country of Manufacture:
Made in the USA
Product Color:
Dark Toasted Burst
Case Type:
Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup:
E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)
Body
Body Shape:
K-12 Fret with 14 Fret Neck
Acoustic Cutaway Type:
No Cutaway
Body Material:
Figured Koa
Body Finish:
Gloss
Top Material:
Sitka Spruce Reclaimed
Bracing Material:
Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Bracing Pattern:
5/16″ Golden Era Scalloped X Brace
Body Binding:
Madagascar Rosewood
Rosette:
Style 45 Multi-Stripe
Purfling:
Abalone with Multi-Stripe Top Inaly; Style 45 Golden Era with Stripe Back
Body Notes:
Natural
Neck
Neck Material:
Genuine Mahogany
Neck Finish:
Gloss
Neck Shape:
Golden Era Modified Low Oval w/High Performance Taper
Fingerboard Material:
Ebony
Headstock Veneer:
Ebony
Nut Material:
Bone
Nut Width:
1.75″
Fingerboard Radius:
16″
Scale Length:
25.4″
Number of Frets:
20 Frets
Neck Joint:
Dovetail Neck Joint
Fingerboard Inlay:
Hibiscus Design
Inlay Shape:
Custom Symbol
Side Marker Inlay:
Abalone Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal:
Martin O’ahu Script Overlay (Back of Headstock)
Neck Binding:
None
Hardware
Hardware Color:
Gold
Bridge:
Ebony Modern Belly Pyramid- Drop in Saddle
Tuning Machines:
Waverly Gold w/Liquidmetal Post w/Abalone Dot w/Butterbean Buttons
Saddle:
Bone
Pickguard:
Faux Tortoise
Bridge Pins:
Liquidmetal w/Abalone Dots
Hardware Notes:
Embossed Paper Label w/Model Name, Numbered in Sequence with Total 1 of 100, 2 of etc. Label
All instruments are setup to factory spec and inspected before shipping. Player preference may vary and instruments may need additional adjustments to accommodate those preferences. Setups are not applicable for free returns.
We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.
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