Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Very Good
It's the holy grail of 12-strings, folks! Wow. Every detail on this one kills me. The 12-fret design gives it a warm cohesion, the three-piece back gives it a powerful bass response, the straight braces give it a balanced punch. Top that all off with indian rosewood back and sides and you've got something that rings as sweet as sleigh-bells on Christmas morning. I adore everything about this guitar. It's history, it's an instrument, it's a work of art.
Luthier notes: Cosmetic Work
From Martin and Co.
From Martin:
Features sides and a 3-piece back of select Indian rosewood, attractively delineated by black and white purfling. The neck, of genuine mahogany and with steel T-rod, is hand-shaped for ease of action. 2-piece spruce top is chosen for its close-grain tonal qualities as well as its beauty and is finished in natural color to a mirror-like gloss. Body edges are bound with black and white trimmings; sound-hold inlaid with close black and white rings. Ebony fingerboard and bridge.
- Model
- D12-35
- Serial Number
- 391608
- Year
- 1977
- Top
- 2-Piece Spruce
- Back/Sides
- Indian Rosewood
- Finish
- Gloss
- Neck Profile
- Low Oval
- Fretboard
- Ebony
- Fretboard Radius
- 16"
- Nut Width
- 1.95"
- String Spacing at 12th Fret
- 2.0"
- String Spacing at Saddle
- 2.35"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Top Width
- 15.5"
- Body Depth
- 5"
- Electronics
- None
- Case
- Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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