1967 C.F. Martin & Co. D-35
A third-year D-35 — the model was proving itself among discerning players. The three-piece rosewood back was no longer a novelty but an accepted tonal innovation.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Indian 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 | 1,100 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1967
Third year of the D-35 — production increasing as the model proved itself. The three-piece back's tonal complexity was winning converts among professional players. Indian rosewood standard.
Collector's Notes
1967 D-35s are early enough to carry collector interest while being more available than first-year examples. Check three-piece back seam integrity.
How to Authenticate a 1967 C.F. Martin & Co. D-35
Martin serial numbers are the most reliable in the industry — verify the number stamped on the neck block (visible through the soundhole) against Martin's published tables. For 1967, the number should fall within the documented range. The back and sides should be Brazilian rosewood — this is the single most important factor in valuation. Brazilian rosewood has distinctive grain variation (chocolate to violet-brown) and a sweet smell. Indian rosewood (post-1969) is more uniform and darker. Non-scalloped X-bracing pattern for this era — verify through the soundhole. Three-piece back is the D-35's distinctive feature — verify this construction detail. Brazilian rosewood three-piece back is most valuable. Check for neck resets, top cracks (especially near soundhole and bridge), and bridge plate condition. Tuners should be Grover Sta-Tite. Finish should be nitrocellulose lacquer with age-appropriate wear. Original case adds value.