Sound Pure's Take

Ahhh, just right.  This one's like settling into an old easy chair.  That warm, embracing bass response is nigh impossible to say no to.  We love the additional sensitivity and complexity you get from the European Spruce top--just the right level of lush to compliment the authority in this dread's voice.  Carter-style picking couldn't be any downright prettier!

Condition: Used, Excellent

From Martin and Co.

Chris Martin's vision for the Retro Series is to perfectly capture the mystique and tonal emotion of priceless, pristine and well-aged Martin guitars. With electronic imaging contributed from a 1967 vintage D-35 "donor" guitar, the resulting acoustic as well as amplified tone is projective, balanced and resonant. Classic and enhanced D-35 appointments include a three-piece back, black pickguard, ivoroid bindings and a certified European spruce soundboard with thin 1/4" width bracing. The visual appeal of the original D-35 is captured and blended with a High Performance Neck® taper for easy action and enhanced playability.

2016

Serial Number
1952541
Model
D-35E Retro
Construction
Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size
D-14 Fret
Top Material
European Spruce
Rosette
Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern
X Brace
Brace Shape
Non-Scalloped
Brace Material
Sitka Spruce
Brace Size
1/4"
Back Material
East Indian Rosewood
Back Detail
East Indian Rosewood Wedge
Back Purfling/Strip
Style 35
Side Material
East Indian Rosewood
Binding
Grained Ivoroid
Top Inlay Material
Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material
Multi-Stripe
Back Inlay Material
Multi-Stripe
Neck Material
Select Hardwood
Neck Shape
Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper
High Performance Taper
Plek
Yes
Nut Material
Bone
Headstock Shape
Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material
East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style
Script Old Style Overlay
Heelcap
Grained Ivoroid with Multi-Stripe
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Scale Length
25.4"
Neck Joins Body At
14th Fret
Number of Frets Total
20
Fingerboard Width at Nut
1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Material
Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Inlay Style
Style 28
Fingerboard Binding Material
Grained Ivoroid
Side Dots
Black
Back and Side Finish
Gloss
Finish Top
Gloss
Top Color
Aging Toner
Finish Neck
Satin
Neck Color
Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material
Ebony
Bridge Style
Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing
2 5/32"
Saddle
Compensated White Tusq
Saddle Radius
16"
Tuning Machines
Chrome Enclosed Gear
Knob
Large
Bridge Pin Material
White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots
Black Plastic
Pickguard
Black
Case
Ply Hardshell
Electronics
Fishman F1 Aura +

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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