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The D-42 Purple Martin features Engelmann Spruce top, Katalox sides, and Katalox back. View the specifications below for more details.

Specifications

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D-14 Fret body size
Katalox back and sides
Engelmann Spruce top
Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper neck
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Ply Hardshell case
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 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 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 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
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

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This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. 

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D-42 Purple Martin

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