Martin D35 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

Ebony fingerboard, solid Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back (3-piece) and sides.

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Martin D35 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case) reviews

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Feature:
I give this the highest rating because I like the austere, elegant look of this guitar. There's just enough there to make it look finished without looking gawdy. The Gotoh tuning mechanism is very accurate and responsive. The binding on the neck, the top and bottom of the body is very attractive. The solid Sitka spruce top grain is awesome and the finish is so fine. And of course the 3 piece back is a striking feature.

Quality:
Exemplary! The construction of this instrument is masterful. The woods and finish are awesome! The impression it gives is one of a very fine instrument, but yet it is not fragile and can be put through the paces with some abuse mixed in without affecting its appearance, construction and function adversely. But one still needs to take some common sense measures to maintain its looks and playability, like not storing it in a position where the neck is loaded, storing it in its case and ensuring that the air during heating season is adequately humidied.

Value:
This guitar is like an old friend to me, one whose companionship I value greatly. I don't ever want to part with this one.

Desirability:
No comment except that, "I BOUGHT IT!"

Sound:
I bought my D35 in 2000. I use Martin SP guitar strings (custom light gauge -- .011). With new strings, the sound is incomparable. However, as the strings get older, it seems to lose its brightness a bit more noticeably than on my other acoustics (a 2003 Gibson J100xtra and a 1984 Guild D16M). It's got a very integrated sound, very together, not noisy. Intonation is excellent. I am basically a fingerstyle player and it responds very well to the subtle nuances that really make the quieter picking tunes I play sound that much better. But I do have to change strings fairly often (once or twice a month) to keep the sound just the way I like it.

Support:
I've not had any real need to solicit the services of Martin's support. So I'm just guessing on this one!

Overall:
A fine instrument overall, in terms of sound, playability and construction. The D35 is proof positive that a Martin guitar is deserving of its enduring reputation as a superior American-made instrument.

Submitted: 4/6/2005

Style of Music: Folk rock/pop

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"I am 66 years old I have played since I was 13. This is the best of many instruments I have owned."

Feature:
no accessories were included.

Quality:
No problems. Finish great after 39 years. Nothing loose nothing broke. Durable material was used for this guitar.

Value:
yes you get what you pay for. High or low At this price I would not order from the internet I would like to play it first.

Desirability:
Mine will stay where it is. Beautiful and beautiful sound is always good

Sound:
My Martin was made in 1967. It is still in almost perfect condition. Just a little finish off around the soundhole. It sounds good even when the strings get old.

Ease of Use:
Best on your fingers ease of play great

Support:
I have had two other Martin guitars. One in the 70's and another travel guitar bought in 2005. The travel guitar is just ok no great sound or ease of playing there.

Overall:
I have four other guitars. I would sell any of them for a GOOD price. I would not see the D35.

Submitted: 11/30/2006

Style of Music: Country

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Description
The D35 has an Ebony fingerboard, solid Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back (3-piece) and sides, white binding, and a black and white rosette. Other features include a gloss finish, and a Martin hardshell case.

Technical Info

Body Style: 14-Fret Dreadnought (D)

Series: Standard Series

Top Wood: Solid Spruce

Rosette: Black and White

Pickguard: Black

Bracing: Standard 1/4 in.

Side Wood: Solid Rosewood

Back Wood: Solid Rosewood

Back Construction: 3-piece

Back Inlay Strip: White/Black/White (Style 35)

Fingerboard and Bridge: Striped Ebony

Binding: White

Bound Fingerboard:P Yes

Neck Width at Nut: 1-11/16 in.

Scale Length: 25.4 in.

Frets Clear: 14

Frets Total: 20

Body Finish: Gloss

Number of Strings: 6
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