2010 Martin Custom Shop 000-42 w/ Hawaiian Koa Back & Sides

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this stunning 2010 Martin Custom Shop 000-42 Koa, a refined 12-fret masterpiece that pairs ornate Style 42 appointments with the vibrant tonal character of Hawaiian koa.

Built in 2010, this 000 reflects Martin’s elevated aesthetic tradition while incorporating distinctive tonewoods and player-focused specifications. At its foundation is a responsive Engelmann spruce top, finished in a graceful sunburst that highlights the top’s grain and complements the natural depth and shimmer of the blistered-koa body. Forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing contributes to a lively, articulate voice—quick to respond under a light touch yet capable of impressive headroom when driven.

True to Style 42 elegance, the guitar features matching abalone pearl rosette and purfling with quilted bubinga binding providing a warm, contrasting frame to the koa’s natural luster. The result is an instrument that feels both luxurious and tastefully restrained—ornate without excess, and cohesive in every detail.

The mahogany neck is carved in a comfortable Modified V profile, paired with a generous 1 13/16" nut width and full 25.4" scale length. This configuration offers exceptional clarity, string separation, and dynamic range, particularly well suited to fingerstyle and open tunings. A slotted peghead fitted with Waverly tuners enhances both the vintage-inspired aesthetic and tuning stability. The ebony fingerboard and bridge, along with a bone nut and saddle, complete a specification set designed for precision, resonance, and effortless playability.

Cosmetically, the guitar remains in excellent condition, showing minimal play-wear. Structurally, it is likewise excellent, free of cracks, repairs, or issues of any kind. This instrument lived its entire life in South Florida in a smoke-free environment, with a healthy abundance of humidity and free from temperature fluctuations. It is a superb example of Martin’s Custom Shop craftsmanship—an instrument that balances tonal sophistication, visual splendor, and modern reliability within the intimate and expressive 12-fret 000 platform.

This 2010 Custom Shop 000-42 Koa represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive, high-style Martin that delivers both striking stage presence and nuanced, articulate tone—equally compelling to the discerning collector and the dedicated player.

It comes complete with its original Custom Shop case with silver logo.

Specifications

Model & Year

• Model: Custom 12-fret 000-42
• Year of Manufacture: 2010
• Serial Number: 1369860

Top

• Wood: Engelmann spruce
• Finish: Sunburst
• Rosette: Style 45
• Purfling: Style 45
• Bracing: Forward X, scalloped
• Bridge Plate: Maple

Body

• Size/Shape: 000
• Back & Sides: Blistered koa
• Binding: Quilted bubinga
• Back Strip: Quilted bubinga

Neck

• Wood: Mahogany
• Peghead: Slotted
• Shape / Profile: Modified V
• Nut Width: 1 13/16"
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut: Bone

Fingerboard & Bridge

• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Binding: Bubinga
• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• String Spacing: 2 5/16"

Hardware

• Tuners: Waverly W48 Brass
• Pickguard: None

Condition

• Cosmetic: Excellent plus — below average play-wear and blemishing
• Structural: Excellent plus— no cracks, repairs, or issues of any kind

Case & Accessories

• Case: Original Custom Shop case with silver logo