1 of 100 issued.
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.
Specifications
Body Size: K-12 Fret with 14 Fret Neck
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Top Material: Reclaimed Sitka Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Dark Toasted Burst
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Binding: Madagascar Rosewood
Back Material: Figured Koa
Side Material: Figured Koa
Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Natural
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45 Golden Era with Stripe
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 5/16"
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly Pyramid – Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Rosette: Style 45 Multi-Stripe
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Color: Natural
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Fretboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fretboard Inlay Style: Hibiscus Design
Fingerboard Binding: None
Side Dots: Abalone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: Ebony
Headplate Logo: Martin O'ahu Script Overlay (Back of Headstock)
Headplate Binding: None
Tuning Machines: Waverly Gold with Liquidmetal Posts and Abalone Dots
Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Hardshell Case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze – Medium
