With back and sides of premium East Indian rosewood and a spruce top, this instrument is highly appointed with pearl inlay and enhanced with vintage appointments, such as antique white binding and open gear tuners . Massive bass response balanced with articulate highs and a high performance neck makes the D-42 a beautifully appointed tonal masterpiece that makes playing for hours an easy task. This guitar is not only visually stunning but it is a wonderful sounding guitar. This is Martin at its best. It creates a rich balanced sound with a huge dynamic range and delicate harmonics.