1965 C.F. Martin & Co. D-35
The original 1965 D-35 — Martin's response to rosewood shortages. The three-piece back is a design innovation that produces a uniquely complex, full sound. First-year examples are relatively rare.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides — three-piece back design) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 450 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1965
First year of the D-35 — Martin's creative solution to declining wide-plank rosewood availability. The three-piece back using narrower rosewood strips created a unique tonal character. Brazilian rosewood was used in the first years (1965-1966 examples have been documented with Brazilian). First year examples are rare.
Collector's Notes
First-year D-35s (1965-1966) are the most collected. The three-piece back is a genuine construction feature — not a cost-cutting measure. Some early examples may have Brazilian rosewood — verify carefully as this significantly affects value.