Martin D35 1979

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This 1979 Martin D35 is a beautiful vintage guitar, and possesses the sound that makes Martin so beloved among guitarists: warm, full, and defined with more than enough volume.

The D35 originated in 1965, when Martin swapped the two-piece back for a three-piece one due to the small size of the available Brazilian rosewood parts. Equipped with this striking feature, the D35 found a place between the iconic D28 and the more decorated guitars such as the D41 and D45.

The bracing of the top was significantly lighter, 20% lighter than that of a D28, making the D35 the dreadnought with the most bass response at the time. These guitars were designed for a big, warm sound and immediately found their way to many dreadnought players. Within a few years of its introduction, production numbers approached those of the D28, and by the mid-1970s, the Martin D35 was even the company's best-selling instrument.

The guitar also shows signs of wear and dings on the top, body, and neck, along with some checking in the finish in various places. Besides a refret the nut has been raised, the bridge saddle has been replaced, and one bridge pin has been replaced. Otherwise, the guitar looks particularly neat and is a great opportunity for the guitarist looking to expand their collection with a great vintage guitar in its original case!

Brand & Conditions
Condition	Excellent
Brand	Martin

Electronics
Acoustic Pickup	Piezo

Neck
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	16"
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Thickness 1st Fret	21,8 mm
Scale Length	645 mm - 25.4"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Thickness 9th Fret	24,7 mm
Neck Details	White Boltaron Binding, Pearl Dot Inlay, Rosewood Headstock Overlay
Nutwidth	42,8 mm - 1.65"

Body
Finish	Natural, Gloss
Body Shape	Dreadnought
Body Width	395 mm - 15.55"
Body Depth	124 mm - 4.88"
Bracing	Non-Scalloped X-Bracing
Top Material	Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Material	Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Details	White Boltaron Binding, Multi-Stripe Purfling and Rosette, Black Pickguard

Hardware
Bridge String Spacing	55 mm
Bridge	Ebony
Tuning Machines	Schaller Closed Back

Miscellaneous
Travels in	Original Martin Hardshell Case

This 1979 Martin D35 is a beautiful vintage guitar, and possesses the sound that makes Martin so beloved among guitarists: warm, full, and defined with more than enough volume.

The D35 originated in 1965, when Martin swapped the two-piece back for a three-piece one due to the small size of the available Brazilian rosewood parts. Equipped with this striking feature, the D35 found a place between the iconic D28 and the more decorated guitars such as the D41 and D45.

The bracing of the top was significantly lighter, 20% lighter than that of a D28, making the D35 the dreadnought with the most bass response at the time. These guitars were designed for a big, warm sound and immediately found their way to many dreadnought players. Within a few years of its introduction, production numbers approached those of the D28, and by the mid-1970s, the Martin D35 was even the company's best-selling instrument.

The guitar also shows signs of wear and dings on the top, body, and neck, along with some checking in the finish in various places. Besides a refret the nut has been raised, the bridge saddle has been replaced, and one bridge pin has been replaced. Otherwise, the guitar looks particularly neat and is a great opportunity for the guitarist looking to expand their collection with a great vintage guitar in its original case!

Martin D35 1979

This 1979 Martin D35 is a beautiful vintage guitar, and possesses the sound that makes Martin so beloved among guitarists: warm, full, and defined with more than enough volume.

This 1979 Martin D35 is a beautiful vintage guitar, and possesses the sound that makes Martin so beloved among guitarists: warm, full, and defined with more than enough volume.

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