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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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