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The D-35 was first launched by Martin at the end of the 1960s and quickly became one of the legendary manufacturer’s most popular models alongside the D-18 and the D-28. Like other high-quality Martin dreadnoughts, a good D-35 is characterized by a very voluminous, assertive sound with great mids and basses. Visually, the D-35 is quickly recognizable by the characteristic 3-piece rosewood back, which was introduced by Martin at a time when rosewood was in short supply. Earlier models up to around 1969 can still be found with brazilian rosewood, from 1969 onwards Indian rosewood can be found on the back and sides. Other characteristic features of a D-35 are: Grover Rotomatic tuners, white binding on the neck, a lighter bracing compared to other Martin dreadnoughts, which provides more power in the bass or low-end.
To this day, the D-35 is one of Martin Guitars’ most popular dreadnoughts, alongside the aforementioned D-18 and D-28 models, and by the mid-seventies it had even become Martin’s top seller.
This great and available Martin D-35 with the serial number 377240 was built in 1976 and comes with the unmistakable 3-piece back made of Indian rosewood, sides made of Indian rosewood, spruce top and all other typical D-35 features as described above. The playability and action are first-class, the frets are in very good condition, the neck angle is good and the sound of this vintage Martin does exactly what it should: Warm, powerful, great mids, basses, low-end.
Visually, it has the typical cracks in the nitro lacquer, small scratches, minor imperfections and the typical and authentic patina of a vintage acoustic guitar that has been played a lot.
The guitar has been restringed in our workshop by our luthiery technicians, professionally adjusted and is in perfect technical condition and ready to play.
A strap button was fitted in the neck foot by the previous owner, a Fishman pickup is installed and a black hard case is included.
A Dreadnought to fall in love with and get started right away!
