Discover the robust sound and impeccable craftsmanship of the Martin HD-35 Acoustic Guitar, available exclusively at Irvine Art and Music. This iconic dreadnought guitar combines elements of the legendary D-28 and D-35 models, resulting in an instrument with powerful projection and rich, balanced tone.

Unmatched Projection and Tone

The Martin HD-35 features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides, offering the perfect blend of robust projection and crystalline note clarity. The forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing enhances volume and tonal response, making this guitar ideal for both studio recordings and live performances.

Exceptional Playability and Design

Designed for ultimate playability, the HD-35 boasts a select hardwood neck with a modified low oval profile and high-performance taper. The bound ebony fingerboard provides a luxurious playing feel, while the Plek'd frets ensure consistent action and smoothness across the entire neck. Elegant appointments such as the bold herringbone top inlay, antique white binding, and multi-stripe rosette add to the guitar’s timeless appeal.

Historical Significance and Innovation

The HD-35 combines the best elements of Martin's pre-war herringbone D-28 and the iconic D-35. The three-piece East Indian rosewood back, originally introduced in the D-35 due to ecological concerns, has become a defining characteristic, adding both visual appeal and tonal complexity. The combination of these features results in a guitar that is not only visually stunning but also delivers a powerful sonic personality.

Quality Tonewoods for Timeless Sound

The Martin HD-35 is crafted from premium tonewoods, including a solid Sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. These materials ensure the guitar produces a rich, balanced tone with strong bass response and clear highs. The ebony bridge and fingerboard enhance the instrument's playability and tonal quality.

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Martin HD-35 Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Solid Sitka spruce top with forward-shifted, scalloped 1/4" X-bracing
• Three-piece East Indian rosewood back with multi-stripe inlay
• Antique white top binding with bold herringbone inlay
• Modified low oval neck profile with high-performance taper
• Bound ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl Style 28 inlays
• Plek'd frets for enhanced playability
• Multi-stripe rosette and faux tortoise pickguard
• East Indian rosewood headplate with Script Old Style overlay logo
• 25.4" scale length
• Bone nut, width: 1.75"
• Ebony modern belly-style bridge with drop-in compensated bone saddle
• Chrome enclosed-gear tuning machines
• Gloss finish on top, back, and sides; satin finish on neck

Tech Specs

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Back & Sides Wood: East Indian Rosewood, 3-piece back
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Finish: Gloss
• Color: Natural, Aging Toner
• Body Bracing: Scalloped Forward Shifted X-bracing
• Binding: Antique White
• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper
• Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony, bound
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-pearl Style 28 Dots
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
• Strings: Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronse, .013-.056
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: 10Y18HD35