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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