Up for sale, a 1978 Martin D-35 in near-mint condition, complete with the original molded hardshell case. This well-kept Martin has received all the maintenance due its vintage including a neck reset, refret, and a compensated bone saddle.

Tonewoods include East Indian rosewood back and sides, an X-braced Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. Unique to the D-35 among Martin's dreadnought body guitars, the instrument features lighter 1/4" bracing, as opposed to the 5/16" bracing seen on its counterpart, the D-28. This feature, combined with the D-35's unique three-piece rosewood back, delivers a sound that is lively and articulate. The instrument offers tons of projection, with Martin's signature piano-like clarity and a respectable volume ceiling. This D-35 is also notably warm and punchy, with a broad low end. Weighing 4lbs 7oz, this D-35 has been professionally set up here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: Soft V, measuring .865” 1st fret, .990” 9th fret
• Fretboard: Ebony, dot inlays, faint finger wear behind frets 1-2
• Frets: Slender, refret, no wear
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Nut: 1 11/16”
• Tuners: Martin-branded (Schaller)

Body Specs:

• Wood: Sitka Spruce, Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: X, straight
• Bridge: Ebony belly, rosewood bridge plate, compensated bone saddle (modern)
• Pickguard: Replacement (modern)
• Serialization: Stamp on heel block dates to ‘78
• Marquetry: Multi-ply binding, simple rosette

This is a crack-free, well-kept Martin; the gloss lacquer finish exhibits checking on top, and cosmetic wear is limited to some small dings on top at the lower bout and a few minor scratches on the back and rims. The neck profile is smooth and clean, with palm wear along the treble-side shoulder.

The original Martin-branded black molded hardshell case is included.