Martin D-35 Dreadnought 2025 - Solid Spruce Top - East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides - With Hardshell

The Martin D-35 is an iconic acoustic guitar model from C.F. Martin & Co.'s Standard Series, known for its distinctive construction and rich, powerful sound. It was originally introduced in 1965 to utilize smaller pieces of rosewood that were becoming scarce at the time.

The D-35 is famous for its combination of visual elegance and a unique tonal profile that sets it apart from the classic D-28.

Key Features and Specifications

• Body Shape: D-14 Fret (Dreadnought)

• Back Construction: The defining feature is the three-piece back made from solid East Indian Rosewood. This unique construction influences its aesthetic and contributes to its distinct bass response.

• Bracing: Uses Forward-Shifted X-Bracing with thinner, lighter 1/4-inch non-scalloped braces (compared to the D-28's 5/16-inch braces). This lighter bracing allows the top to vibrate more freely, often resulting in a warmer tone with a more pronounced, resonant bass.

• Top Wood: Solid Spruce (typically Sitka, often finished with an Aging Toner for a vintage look).

• Back & Sides Wood: Solid East Indian Rosewood.

Additional Details

• Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval with a High-Performance Taper, designed for fast and comfortable playability.

• Scale Length: 25.4 inches

• Nut Width: 1-3/4 inches (44.45mm), providing comfortable string spacing.

• Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony

• Inlays: Style 28 Mother-of-Pearl Dot inlays.

• Binding & Purfling: Features antique white binding and multi-stripe purfling, including the signature Style 35 multi-stripe strip down the center seam of the three-piece back.

• Nut & Saddle Material: Bone

• Case: Includes a Molded Hardshell Case.

The D-35 is often the preferred choice for fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters who appreciate its enhanced resonance and strong, deep low-end response.