C.F. Martin & Co D-35 2025

Name: D-35 2025
Brand: C.F. Martin & Co
SKU: 404217
Price: 4444.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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ID : 404217

EAN : 0729789680684

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Essential Information About the D-35 Golden Era Guitar
• Projection and Sustain: Solid Sitka spruce top and "Golden Era" X-bracing for a powerful, highly dynamic response.
• Deep Bass, Remarkable Definition: Dreadnought body shape with a three-piece solid East Indian rosewood back, a historic signature of the D-35.
• Modern Comfort: "GE Modified Low Oval" neck with "High Performance Taper" for smooth and fast playing across the entire fretboard.
• Premium Craftsmanship: Ebony fingerboard and bridge, compensated bone nuts, dovetail neck joint for optimal vibration transfer.

D-35 2025

4.444,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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From 1965 to Today: The D-35 Spirit, the "Golden Era" Precision

Introduced in 1965, the D-35 established itself with its three-piece back, originally designed to accommodate rosewood availability while creating an iconic aesthetic and sound response. This "Golden Era" version extends that character by incorporating lutherie choices inspired by the great eras: refined bracing, "Modern Belly" bridge, extended diamond-shaped headstock transition, tapered fingerboard edges, and angled headstock nut. The result retains vintage charm while gaining ergonomics and playing precision.

A Dreadnought for Demanding Guitarists

The D-35 Golden Era is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a folk acoustic capable of handling energetic strumming without losing nuance. It also excels in flatpicking and dynamic fingerstyle, with an ideal volume reserve to accompany vocals. Both in the studio and on stage, it offers a solid low-end foundation and fine articulation for detailed arpeggios.

Sound

Solid Sitka spruce provides a clear attack, wide dynamic range, and beautiful clarity, while solid East Indian rosewood enriches the spectrum with deep lows, bright highs, and generous sustain. The lighter "Golden Era" X-bracing allows the top to breathe: the guitar responds quickly to both pick and fingers, with a musical "release" feeling and ample projection. The dreadnought shape enhances presence and body, and the three-piece back contributes to bass definition, maintaining a full yet clear low end.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to its original setup, a set of phosphor bronze strings in Medium 13-56 gauge is an excellent starting point, especially if you play aggressively with a pick. A suitable humidifier for an acoustic guitar (case or body) is also recommended to preserve wood stability. For standing play comfort, a strap with a tie/headstock attachment works well for a dreadnought without a heel strap button depending on configuration.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body	Fingerboard	Ebony
Format	Dreadnought	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Top	Spruce	Hardware	Nickel
Neck	Selected wood

Shape	Dreadnought	Nut width	1.75" / 44.40 mm
Bracing	"Golden Era" X-bracing in Sitka spruce	Radius	16" / 406 mm
Back and Sides	Solid East Indian rosewood (three-piece back)	Nuts	Compensated bone (headstock and bridge)
Bridge	Ebony "Modern Belly" Golden Era, bone or ebony pins	Tuners	Closed gear
Binding	"Antique White"	Hardware finish	Chrome
Finish	Gloss lacquer	Original strings	"SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze" Medium (MSP4200)
Neck/body joint	Dovetail	Number of strings	6
Number of frets	20	Case	Included
Scale length	25.4" / 645 mm

Questions frequently asked

Is the Martin D-35 2025 suitable for aggressive strumming?

The dreadnought body shape and the original Martin SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium strings (MSP4200) support energetic pick playing. The lightweight "Golden Era" X-bracing maintains quick response and broad projection.

What tone do Sitka spruce and East Indian rosewood provide?

The solid Sitka spruce top offers a clear attack and a wide dynamic range. The solid East Indian rosewood back and sides enhance bass, treble, and sustain. The three-piece back helps preserve clear low frequencies.

What neck width does this dreadnought offer?

The nut width measures 44.40 mm (1.75 inches), with a scale length of 645 mm and an ebony fingerboard with a 16" radius (406 mm).

What strings should be used on the D-35 2025?

A set of Medium phosphor bronze strings in 13-56 gauge corresponds to the recommended setup. The guitar comes with Martin SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium strings, reference MSP4200.