Martin D-35 Natural 1973

6-String Acoustic Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Martin D-35 Natural 1973

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Rosewood
Body Details: Indian rosewood back and sides with spruce top. There are repaired cracks on the side of the treble shoulder, the side of the treble waist, and on the back of the treble bout. Some braces have been reglued as well.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .84" (1st fret), 1.00" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 2/5"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. The neck has been reset and refretted, the fingerboard planed, and the binding has been replaced.
Electronics: None
Hardware: The saddle has been replaced, and a strap button has been added at the heel. There is an additional hole for a strap button on the heel cap. The bridge has been reglued.
Weight: 4lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset and refretted -The binding has been replaced -The bridge has been reglued and the saddle replaced -Two strap button holes drilled in the neck heel -Repaired cracks on the sides and back of the body -Reglued body braces
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has nice aging present, with finish wear near the bridge and sound hole, and checking throughout. The finish has light hazing, as well as various small dents, dings, and other minor blemishes. The back of the neck has some heavier finish wear, including finish chips at the heel from a prior neck reset, and some chipping on the fingerboard from the refret.
Serial Number: 331519
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 12-53 phosphor bronze strings. The frets are narrow and tall with minimal wear, as they are new. The serial number dates the guitar to 1973.
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