This Martin D-42 Modern Deluxe acoustic guitar is a new take on Martin Vintage, packed with custom features and modern technology for bright, powerful tone. It includes a spruce Vintage Tone System (VTS) top, dovetail neck joint and natural protein glue construction, giving it the rich, classic Martin sound. The D-42 Modern Deluxe has an elegant, eye-catching look with European flamed maple binding, stylish gold frets, gold open-gear tuners and an ornate torch logo inlaid in pearl on the headstock. Additional features include Liquidmetal bridge pins with abalone dots, a composite carbon fiber bridgeplate that boosts volume and a new neck shape that is slightly asymmetrical for maximum comfort up and down the fretboard.