Body: Spruce

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Back: East Indian Rosewood

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony

Joint: Set Neck

Scale: 25.4" (645mm)

20 Frets

The Nantel Verdict

Martin has been defining what an acoustic guitar should sound like since 1833 - nearly 200 years of building wisdom refined into every brace, joint, and curve of wood. The signature Martin voice - balanced, warm, and effortlessly authoritative - is immediately recognizable. These guitars are built to last generations and genuinely sound better with age.

Target Audience

Serious acoustic players & lifelong musicians

Musical Styles

Folk Bluegrass Country Singer-songwriter Americana Blues

Recommended Level

Intermediate to Professional

What Sets It Apart

Nearly 200 years of acoustic guitar building expertise in every instrument. The signature Martin tonal balance that sits perfectly in any musical context. Construction methods proven and perfected across generations of professionals. Solid wood tops that mature and improve in tone over years of playing.

Our Pro Tip

Light gauge strings (.012s or lighter) let Martin's legendary scalloped bracing do exactly what it was designed for. Play this guitar every day and the top opens up beautifully - a Martin at one year genuinely sounds better than the day you bought it.

The Takeaway

Martin has defined acoustic guitar since 1833 - nearly 200 years of wisdom in every joint. The signature voice is immediately recognizable on Nashville recordings, folk stages, and living room couches worldwide. Built for generations, these guitars genuinely sound better with age as solid wood matures. Owning a Martin isn't buying a guitar; it's beginning a musical relationship that deepens year after year.

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Martin - HD-35 - Standard Series

Vendor: Martin

Type: Acoustic Guitars

SKU: MAR-HD35

$4,599.00

$4,599.00 ~~$4,969.00~~

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One of Martin’s best kept secrets, the HD-35 is based on the legendary D-35 with a three-piece back, a bound fingerboard, and the added classic look of herringbone trim around the top perimeter. This rare instrument has received a well deserved revamp in 2018, updated with scalloped top braces for tone, and a modified low oval neck with narrow taper for ultimate playability. The HD-35 combines a spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides, resulting in pure Martin tone enhanced with strong bass.

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