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The 1973 Martin D-35 Natural is a classic vintage dreadnought acoustic guitar highly regarded for its deep bass, warm mid-range, and signature 3-piece back design. Driven by a rosewood shortage in the late 1960s, Martin created the D-35 with a three-piece back to make use of smaller rosewood pieces, turning a manufacturing hurdle into one of their most successful models.

Core Specifications

• Body Type: Dreadnought
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: 3-Piece East Indian Rosewood
• Neck Material: Mahogany (typically a comfortable medium soft-V profile)
• Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
• Nut Width: 1 11/16" (approx. 42.8 mm)
• Bracing: 1/4" non-scalloped top bracing (20% lighter than the 5/16" braces used on the D-28)

Key Characteristics & Collector Notes

• The "D-35 Sound": Because of the thinner 1/4" top braces, the D-35 top vibrates more freely than a D-28. This gives the 1973 model a massive, booming low-end, scooping the mids slightly for a very balanced, lush, and soft strumming tone. It is famously excellent for accompanying solo vocalists.
• 70s Era Construction: By 1973, Martin was using a large rosewood bridge plate under the top (rather than the smaller maple plates of the 1960s). This adds stability but slightly tames the responsiveness compared to 60s models, though 50+ years of aging has given these guitars excellent resonance and maturity.

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This 1973 Martin D-35 shows plenty of natural signs of age and use, including finish checking and other cosmetic wear.

There are also visible signs of previous repairs, including a reglue of the bridge, binding repairs, and some residual glue marks.

The Martin blue hard case also has some cracks, and its leather handle has been replaced with a new one.

Considering its age, the overall condition is remarkably good and quite hard to find.

String Action at the 12th Fret:

• 6th string: 2.5 mm
• 1st string: 1.5 mm

This guitar is equally suitable for strumming and fingerstyle playing. It has an excellent response, with a very lively and satisfying vibration that can be clearly felt while playing.

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Shipping with Martin blue case, extra bubble wrap and box from Taiwan.

Local pickup available.

Full setup, clean and maintenance by a professional luthier in Taiwan.

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