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Martin 1970 D35 Sitka/Rosewood #278277 - Used  From Martin

A 70's Martin D-35 in great condition.

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What We Think

Folks, we love old guitars.  Who doesn't?  If it's got the "M" word on the headstock and some years on it, you just come to expect a personality; a character.  No exception here!  This gorgeous '70 D-35 is in remarkably good shape (check out the pics above for isolated shots of what wear there is) and in even better voice--punchy, rich, and bassy for days.  We were thrilled to discover that, aside from a setup, the guitar only need some fretwork to get to a strong 100%.  Neck angle, nut, saddle, bridge, etc. are all happy and healthy for years to come.  And if our eyes don't deceive us, that looks like a strip of Brazilian smack dab in the middle of that back!  A piece of living history!

 

Condition: Used, Excellent

About Manufacturer

For well over a century and a half, The Martin Guitar Company has been continuously producing acoustic instruments that are acknowledged to be the finest in the world. The Martin Guitar Company has, through the years, managed to survive with each succeeding generation from C. F. Martin, Sr.?s Stauffer influenced creations of the 1830s to recent developments introduced by C. F. Martin IV. Continuous operation under family management is a feat bordering on the remarkable, reflecting six generations of dedication to the guitarmaker?s craft. In or out of the music industry, C. F. Martin has few rivals for sheer staying power. Throughout its colorful history, the company has adapted successfully to continual changes in product design, distribution systems, and manufacturing methods. In spite of the many changes, C. F. Martin has never veered away from its initial commitment to quality. The concern for producing the finest instruments possible in 1833 is especially evident today at Martin?s expanded facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The story behind one of America?s most famous guitars began on January 31, 1796, in Markneukirchen, Germany, with the birth of Christian Frederick Martin, Sr. Born into a long line of cabinet makers, Christian Frederick took up the family craft at the early age of 15, when he left his hometown and traveled to Vienna to apprentice with Johann Stauffer, a renowned guitar maker.

Specifications

Serial Number: 278277

Year: 1970

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Back And Sides: 3-Piece Rosewood

Neck: Mahogany

Fretboard: Ebony

Bridge: Ebony

Frets To Body: 14

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1 3/4

Scale Length: 25.4

Tuners: Grover

Pickguard: Black

Case: Hardshell