1972 Martin D-35S | One Family Owned Since New | Original Invoice | Factory Letter | Warranty Card | Original Case

Offered for sale is an exceptionally original 1972 Martin D-35S, serial number 297462, purchased new in Denmark on 22 December 1972 and remaining in the same family ever since.

Original 1972 Martin D-35S guitars are increasingly difficult to find. Finding one accompanied by its original sales invoice, Martin factory registration, original warranty card and a fully documented ownership history is exceptionally rare.

Highlights

• Model: Martin D-35S
• Year: 1972
• Serial Number: 297462
• Made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA
• 12-fret Dreadnought
• Solid Spruce Top
• Three-piece East Indian Rosewood back
• East Indian Rosewood sides
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Ebony Bridge
• Original Grover USA tuners
• Original Martin hard shell case

Documentation Included

This guitar comes with an outstanding collection of original documents:

• Original Danish sales invoice dated 22 December 1972
• Original Martin warranty card
• Original C.F. Martin factory registration
• Original welcome letter from The C.F. Martin Organisation, signed by Frank H. Martin.
• Original Martin hard shell case

Very few vintage Martins have survived with such a complete set of original documentation and an uninterrupted ownership history since new.

Condition

The guitar remains in remarkably original condition after more than fifty years.

The finish has aged beautifully with the warm patina expected from a carefully preserved vintage Martin.

The bridge, tuners, appointments and construction appear original.

No structural cracks are visible in the top, back or sides.

The bridge remains properly seated.

The pickguard shows a slight lift along one edge, a common and well-known characteristic found on many early-1970s Martins. It has intentionally been left untouched to preserve originality.

Normal cosmetic wear consistent with careful ownership over five decades is present.

Why this Guitar is Special

Collectors generally look for three things:

• Originality

• Condition

• Documented ownership history

This guitar offers all three, supported by an exceptionally complete set of original documentation.

Its originality is complemented by documentation rarely found together:

• original purchase receipt
• Martin registration paperwork
• Martin correspondence
• original hard case

Few surviving early-1970s Martin D-35S guitars can match this combination of originality, condition and complete documented history.

International buyers are welcome. The guitar will be professionally packed and fully insured for shipment. Additional photographs or videos are available upon request.