Famous Martin D-35 Guitar Players

The Martin D-35, introduced in 1965, was created out of necessity due to the dwindling supply of large pieces of Brazilian Rosewood, the material traditionally used for the backs of Martin guitars like the D-28. The solution was the D-35’s distinctive three-piece back, which allowed the use of smaller rosewood sections. This design not only saved materials but also led to a unique sound that distinguishes it from its older sibling, the D-28.

Structurally, the D-35 shares similarities with the D-28, including the dreadnought body size, Sitka spruce top, and East Indian rosewood back and sides. However, the D-35 features a lighter bracing pattern than the D-28. While most Martin dreadnoughts use 5/16″ bracing, the D-35 uses a 1/4″ non-scalloped bracing pattern originally found on smaller-bodied models.

Cosmetically, the D-35 also stands out with its bound neck and white Boltaron binding.