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Martin D-35 (2025 Refresh, Ambertone) #2938950
The Martin D-35 is a bold and distinctive voice in the 2025 Standard Series refresh, known for its deep bass response, airy resonance, and iconic three-piece back design. This version features a beautiful Ambertone top, adding vintage-inspired visual warmth to an already legendary dreadnought.
Built with a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the D-35 delivers a rich, piano-like low end, shimmering trebles, and a slightly scooped midrange. Compared to the D-28, the D-35 offers a more open, spacious tonal character with enhanced bass bloom and harmonic depth.
The 2025 refresh features Golden Era (GE) forward-shifted non-scalloped X-bracing with 1/4" spruce braces, providing excellent clarity, note separation, and structural balance while allowing the top to resonate freely.
Playability is refined with a GE Modified Low Oval neck profile, long diamond neck transition, sleeker vintage-style heel, and a thinner ebony fingerboard with gently beveled comfort edges. The addition of an angled nut improves string alignment and feel for a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
Why the 2025 D-35 Ambertone Stands Out
This refreshed D-35 combines bold dreadnought power with refined tonal balance and vintage-inspired aesthetics.
- Three-piece rosewood back delivers deep bass and rich overtone complexity
- GE non-scalloped bracing enhances clarity and note definition
- Dreadnought body provides strong projection and dynamic headroom
- Scooped midrange creates space for vocals and ensemble playing
- Ambertone finish adds vintage-inspired visual warmth
Features & Specifications
- Serial Number: 2938950
- Condition: Brand New – Martin Lifetime Warranty
- Top: Solid Spruce with Ambertone Finish
- Bracing: GE Forward-Shifted Non-Scalloped X-Bracing (1/4" Spruce)
- Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood (Three-Piece Back)
- Body Style: Dreadnought (14-Fret)
- Neck: Select Hardwood, GE Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard: Ebony with Style 28 Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Nut Width: 1 3/4" Bone (Angled Nut)
- Bridge: Ebony GE Modern Belly with Drop-In Saddle
- String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Binding: Antique White
- Rosette: Multi-Stripe
- Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Tuners: Grover Chrome
- Bridge Pins: White
- Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
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