1970 Martin D-35 — Indian Rosewood/Sitka Spruce Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

1970 Martin D-35 vintage acoustic guitar with Indian rosewood back and sides, Sitka spruce top, and classic three-piece back. Excellent vintage condition with no cracks or structural repairs. The bridge has been reglued. Several dings and scratches are present on the top and one ding is present on the back of the neck, all shown in photos. Includes a non-original hardshell case. Plays and sounds great.

LA Vintage Gear is proud to offer this 1970 Martin D-35, a classic vintage Martin dreadnought featuring Indian rosewood back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, and the D-35’s distinctive three-piece back construction.

This example is in excellent overall vintage condition and remains a great-playing and great-sounding example of a vintage Martin D-35. The guitar has several cosmetic dings and scratches on the top, as well as one ding on the back of the neck, all clearly shown in the photographs.

The bridge has been reglued, but there are no cracks or other structural repairs to note. The guitar plays and sounds great.

1970 Martin D-35 Specifications

• Year: 1970
• Manufacturer: C. F. Martin & Co.
• Model: D-35
• Body Style: Dreadnought
• Top: Sitka spruce
• Back & Sides: Indian rosewood
• Back Construction: Three-piece
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Finish: Natural
• Case: Non-original hardshell case

Vintage Martin D-35 Tone

The Martin D-35 is known for its powerful dreadnought projection, full low end, articulate highs, and balanced response. The combination of a Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides gives the D-35 its characteristic combination of warmth, resonance, projection, and tonal complexity.

The model’s three-piece back is one of its defining characteristics and gives the D-35 its instantly recognizable appearance.

This particular 1970 example has the mature, resonant character expected from a well-played vintage Martin and plays and sounds great.

Condition

This 1970 Martin D-35 is in excellent overall vintage condition.

There are several dings and scratches on the top, all shown in the photos, along with one ding on the back of the neck, also shown in the photos.

The bridge has been reglued.

There are no cracks or other structural repairs to note.

Overall, the guitar presents very well for a 1970 Martin and is ready to be played and enjoyed.

Case

The guitar includes a non-original hardshell case. The case shows signs of use but is fully functional and provides proper protection for the guitar.

Why This 1970 Martin D-35 Is Special

The Martin D-35 is one of Martin’s most recognizable dreadnought designs, distinguished by its three-piece back, Indian rosewood construction, Sitka spruce top, and powerful acoustic voice.

This 1970 example combines the qualities vintage Martin collectors and players look for:

1970 Martin D-35 • Indian Rosewood Back & Sides • Sitka Spruce Top • Three-Piece Back • Vintage Martin Dreadnought • Excellent Vintage Condition • No Cracks • No Structural Repairs • Reglued Bridge • Great Playing & Sounding Example • Hardshell Case

For players looking for a vintage Martin acoustic guitar with classic dreadnought projection and the distinctive D-35 construction, this is a particularly appealing example.

A great-playing and great-sounding vintage Martin D-35 with plenty of classic 1970s Martin character.

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