Sound Pure's Take

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, Light Dress, Setup, dropfills

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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