Martin Oahu K-42 Hibiscus (937)

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.

Top Wood: Reclaimed Sitka Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Dark Toasted Burst
Top Inlay: Abalone w/ Multi-Stripe
Binding: Madagascar Rosewood
Bridge: Ebony | Modern Belly Pyramid (Drop-In Saddle)
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pins: Liquidmetal® w/ Abalone Dots
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Rosette: Style 45 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Bone | 16" Radius
Body Size: K-12 Fret w/ 14 Fret Neck
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back & Sides: Figured Koa
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Back & Side Color: Natural
Back Purfling: Style 45 Golden Era w/ Stripe
Back Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Bracing: X-Brace | GE-Scalloped | Adirondack Spruce w/ VTS | 5/16"
Heelcap: Madagascar Rosewood w/ Multi-Stripe
Endpiece: Madagascar Rosewood w/ Multi-Stripe
Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance
Neck Finish: Gloss
Scale Length: 25.4"
Frets: 20
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Width: 1 3/4" | 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlay: Hibiscus Design
Side Dots: Abalone
Headstock Shape: Solid w/ Square Taper & Diamond
Headplate: Ebony
Headstock Logo: Martin O’ahu Script (Rear)
Tuners: Waverly Gold w/ Liquidmetal Posts & Abalone Dots
Nut: Bone
Electronics: None
Pleked: Yes
Left-Handed: Available
Label: Embossed | Numbered Limited Run (1 of 100, etc.)
Case: Hardshell