1967 Martin D-35 guitar in excellent condition. Due to the odd inlay choice this amazing sounding guitar is priced to move!!! Please read below for more details.
s/n 219137
Regarding the headstock/fretboard/inlays:
This guitar has some very obvious modifications to the neck but has been confirmed by a Martin authorized tech as original to the guitar. Martins from this era have a small Martin logo on the top of the headstock, no binding and simple dot inlays on the fretboard. At some point (likely during a refret+neck reset) inlays where added along with the CF Martin logo on the headstock. The best explanation we could come up with is that the original owner simply wanted the guitar to imbue the D-40 style and had the work done some time ago. We have a picture of this guitar alongside a 1960's D-40 neck for comparison.
Other mods of note:
Tuners have been swapped with Schallers, oxidation shows that likely happened many years ago, no way of knowing exactly when. The old screw holes for the Grover style tuners are still visible. Nut was shimmed, likely to add height in order to accommodate higher frets. Pickguard is not original. Bridge plate looks like it has been capped.
Playability:
Guitar sounds and plays as good as any other Martin of its era. Action is measuring a perfect 3/32'' on the low E at the 12th fret, saddle has plenty of height, a neck reset will not be necessary anytime soon.
%100 solid Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides!
Specs:
- Solid spruce top
- Solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides
- Nut width: 1 3/4"
- Scale length: 25 1/2"
- Mahogany neck
- Comes with hardshell case
*Ships fully insured within the continental US via UPS for $200. Due to restrictions on Brazilian rosewood, this guitar will not be shipped internationally*
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