C.F. Martin D-35 (2025)
C.F. Martin D-35 (2025)
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Three pieces of rosewood in the back and a bass that is full and round. The D-35 arrived in 1965, when Martin was running short of Brazilian rosewood wide enough for a two-piece back. The three-piece back became its signature, and the 1/4-inch bracing gives it a voice of its own.
- The three-piece back, the D-35’s signature since 1965
- New neck from 2025 that sits comfortably in the hand
- Supplied in a Martin hard case
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Three-Piece Back
In 1965, Martin was running low on Brazilian rosewood pieces wide enough for a two-piece dreadnought back. The solution was a three-piece back, and thus the D-35 was born. Martin began switching to East Indian rosewood in late 1969. The three-piece back is still the D-35's hallmark.
Lighter Bracing
When Martin developed the D-35, they built test guitars with different bracing and chose the lightest. The bracing is still 1/4" compared to 5/16" on the D-28. Therefore, the D-35 has a full and round bass, while the D-28 and HD-28 are more focused. It is the bracing and not the three-piece back that makes the difference.
The 2025 Update
In 2025, the D-35 received Golden Era bracing, which here is non-scalloped and still 1/4 inch. The neck received a new profile, Golden Era Modified Low Oval, the fretboard became thinner, and the nut and heel are reshaped.
Questions and Answers
What is the difference between the D-35 and D-28?
Both have a grand top and East Indian rosewood. The D-35 has a three-piece back and non-scalloped 1/4-inch bracing, and the lighter bracing provides a fuller and rounder bass. The D-28 has a two-piece back and scalloped 5/16-inch bracing. The D-35 also has binding on the fretboard.
Why is the back in three pieces?
In 1965, Martin lacked Brazilian rosewood pieces wide enough for a two-piece back. The solution was a three-piece back, and it is still the D-35's hallmark.
Is the top Sitka?
It can be. Martin only specifies spruce for the Standard series, and the top is either Sitka or Lutz spruce. Both are solid spruce.
Does a case or gig bag come with it?
Yes, Martin's hard case is included.
Specifications
| Body | Dreadnought, 14 frets clear of the body |
| Top | Solid spruce, gloss, Aging Toner |
| Sides and back | Solid East Indian rosewood, three-piece back, gloss |
| Back stripe | Style 35 |
| Bracing | Forward-shifted X, Golden Era non-scalloped, 1/4" |
| Neck | Select hardwood, Golden Era Modified Low Oval, High-Performance Taper, satin |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 20 frets, antique white binding, Style 28 dots in mother-of-pearl |
| Scale length | 645 mm (25.4") |
| Nut width | 44.5 mm (1 3/4") |
| Nut | Ebony, Golden Era Modern Belly, compensated nut with legs, nut pins |
| Bridge | Bone |
| Binding and rosette | Antique white binding, Style 28 Multi-Stripe rosette |
| Pickguard | Faux tortoise |
| Hardware | Chrome, closed |
| Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, phosphor bronze, medium |
| Case | Martin's hard case is included |
Specifications
| All Solid | Yes |
|---|---|
| Body Size | Dreadnought |
| Top Wood | Spruce |
| Back & Sides Wood | East Indian rosewood |
| Finish | High gloss |
| Colour | Natural, Aging Toner |
| Cutaway | No |
| Electronics | No |
| Construction | Dovetail |
| Bracing | Golden Era Forward Shifted X-bracing |
| Bracing | Non-scalloped |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Binding | Antique white |
| Neck material | Select hardwood |
| Neck profile | Golden Era Modified Low Oval - High-Performance Taper |
| Radius | 16" |
| Fingerboard material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Style 28 Dots |
| Number of frets | 20 |
| PLEK processed | Yes |
| Scale length | 25.4" (645mm) |
| Nut width | 1.75" (44.45mm) |
| Nut material | Bone |
| Saddle material | Bone, compensated |
| Bridge material | Ebony |
| Tuners | Chrome Enclosed with Large Buttons |
| Bridge pins | Bone |
| Strings | CF Martin MA550T Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Medium (.013 – .056) 92/8 Phosphor Bronze |
| Case/gig bag | Hardshell Case |
Questions and answers
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