This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you.
Description
The D-42 Purple Martin features Engelmann Spruce top, Katalox sides, and Katalox back. View the specifications below for more details.
Specifications
Highlights
D-14 Fret body size
Katalox back and sides
Engelmann Spruce top
Clear
Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper
Katalox back
Ply Hardshell case
Top
Top Material:
Engelmann Spruce
Finish Top:
Gloss
Top Color:
Clear
Top Inlay Material:
Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Top Detail:
Heavy Bearclaw
Binding:
European Flamed Maple
Bridge Material:
Ebony
Bridge Style:
Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing:
2 3/16''
Bridge Pin Material:
Liquidmetal®
Bridge Pin Dots:
None
Pickguard:
Black Acrylic
Pickguard Inlay:
Purple Martin
Rosette:
Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle:
Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius:
16"
Body
Body Size:
D-14 Fret
Construction:
Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back Material:
Katalox
Side Material:
Katalox
Back and Side Finish:
Gloss
Back and Sides Color:
None
Back Detail:
Figured
Side Detail:
Figured
Back Purfling/Strip:
Style 45 Golden Era with Black Stripe
Back Inlay Material:
Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material:
Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern:
Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape:
Scalloped
Brace Material:
Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size:
5/16"
Heelcap:
European Flamed Maple with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece:
European Flamed Maple
Endpiece Inlay:
Multi-Stripe
Neck
Neck Shape:
Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper:
High-Performance Taper
Neck Material:
Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color:
None
Finish Neck:
Gloss
Scale Length:
25.4"
Number of Frets Total:
20
Neck Joins Body At:
14th Fret
Fingerboard Material:
Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:
2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut:
1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style:
Purple Martin Theme
Fingerboard Inlay Material:
Shell
Fingerboard Binding Material:
Flamed Maple
Side Dots:
Abalone
Headstock
Headstock Shape:
Solid with Square Taper, Diamond and Square Corners
Headplate Material:
Ebony
Headplate Logo Style:
Block Inlay Golden Era
Headplate Binding Material:
European Flame Maple with Multi-Stripe
Headplate Detail:
None
Tuning Machines:
Gold Open Gear
Knob:
Butterbean
Nut Material:
Bone
Misc
Case:
Ply Hardshell
Label:
Signed by CFM IV, Numbered in Sequence with Total (50)
Electronics:
Optional
Left Handed Availability:
true
Pleked:
true
At A Glance
Body Shape & Volume
D-14 Fret
Neck Shape
Modified Low Oval
RETIRED
D-42 Purple Martin
D-42 Purple Martin
This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you.