Martin & Co D-35 user reviews ( 9/10) - 6 user reviews

• 02/21/12

  nickname009's review

  Characteristics

  MODEL Martin D-35
  
  CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
  
  BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
  
  TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
  
  ROSETTE: Style 28
  
  TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard ''X''
  
  TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4''
  
  BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood - 3 piece
  
  BACK PURFLING: Style 35
  
  SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  
  ENDPIECE: White Boltaron
  
  ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron
  
  BINDING: White Boltaron
  
  TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
  
  SIDE INLAY: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
  
  BACK INLAY: Black/White Boltaron
  
  NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
  
  NECK SHAPE: Low Profile
  
  NUT MATERIAL: Bone
  
  HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
  
  HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
  
  HEELCAP: White Boltaron with Multiple Black/White Boltaron Inlay
  
  FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
  
  SCALE LENGTH: 25.4''
  
  # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
  
  # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
  
  FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16''
  
  FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8''
  
  FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28
  
  FINGERBOARD BINDING: White Boltaron
  
  FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss
  
  FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
  
  FINISH NECK: Satin
  
  BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
  
  BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
  
  BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8''
  
  SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
  
  TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons
  
  
  
  The legendary, old brother..or maybe cousin to the D28?? Not quite sure but they are both legendary and offer very different tones even though on paper they are very similar.

  Utilization

  It's just your basic acoustic guitar, so there's nothing to it in terms of ergonomic designs or access to the upper frets etc. Just wood and wire!

  Sounds

  Here's where it becomes worth the money. Most guitar players in the market for a good acoustic, when they look through the Martins it's almost always a battle between the 28 and 35 and there is a huge tonal difference. Most people say it's because of the 3 piece back and I can say yes that has something to do with it but the biggest difference is the bracing, it's a thinner piece of bracing used on the 35s vs the 28s that allow such a huge bottom and low midrange from the 35 that 28 lovers may not like so much.
  
  
  
  This is what makes or breaks it. Totally up to you of course and which sound you like better. The 35 definitely has a bigger sound for those powerful chords and whatnot. Of course, I would probably replace the strings first with a decent set. I very much dislike the martin lifespan strings and would rather settle with plain jane Daddarios that have been just fine for me for a very long time.

  Overall Opinion

  HUGE sound. Legendary guitar. Awesome build, ALWAYS consistent from model to model and lifetime warranty with Martin. Can't really complain can ya? If you're looking for an acoustic guitar that'll probably last longer than your own lifetime, with a great huge warm and BIG low midrange, this is definitely worth looking into. Yes it's a bit pricey but once you play it, you'll understand that it's worth every penny.
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• 07/13/11

  danielsansespace's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " It plays all alone"

  Characteristics

  American-made.
  
  Channel low profile satin and white binding.
  
  3parties rosewood back the most beautiful effect

  Utilization

  The handle is very nice. Not very different from the round of the 28p I had tried the day before in another store.
  
  The varnish of the table is very soft, I was surprised at the contact after a few hours of play, it does not slip, do not sweat it.
  
  The sound had not jumped to the ears on the first try, I did not attack enough strings. Then I attacked like a deaf man and took a slap. Phenomenal proportions between bass and treble pearls. Tried facing the HD28, the other seemed too flat, but certainly richer in mediums. I read that the guitar singers. There is certainly a place to take a voice in its media, we will form the coup may be the perfect couple and I do not want to let go of the past 3 days ...

  Sounds

  I allow myself a freer play, as it sounds, I feel for allowing me to more things, it plays almost alone ...
  
  His bass can get in serious tones.
  
  It gives a capo in his round and warm.
  
  Compared to my Washburn dreadnought laminate, forcing the gap is large, the sound rolls, rolls, runs, envelope, there is sustain, as well as high volume low.
  
  Agree or finger picking, the foot. As I play little mediator, I feel it allows me to find a good balance between projection and depth. With the attack of a mediator, it starts to get really noisy ...

  Overall Opinion

  She is beautiful, but simple, deep class, not bling bling. The white binding, back in 3 parts, its bass is said to be the lowest of the range because of its Martin Dam the thinnest of all Martin, all this makes me crack and furious desire to give back ...
  
  
  
  At the moment I'm in love and look forward to see how we go forward together ...
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• 03/13/07

  rafi74's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Look below for the characteristic

  Utilization

  This guitar has a handle super nice, access to treble is fairly easy, the guitar are quite large (at least we agree to play lol) the weight is average, it is not too light but not super heavy non Also, the sound is at once great, very quickly we get a good sound

  Sounds

  It is suitable for all styles of music (for my part, I play pop-rock)
  
  I love all sonoritées of this guitar.

  Overall Opinion

  I use this guitar for a year, a great guitar, I have been my advice to all the pere.je guitarist (expensive for someone starting!)
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• 02/04/07

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  The characteristic is already been given

  Utilization

  Rather fine-handle, very very nice
  
  -Access to treble is fairly easy
  
  -The guitar is light enough maybe a little big, but very annoying pa
  
  -Is obtained very easily sound good

  Sounds

  It is versatile
  
  It sounds great anywhere on the handle

  Overall Opinion

  I use depui 1year is very very beautiful and sounds better than good! I advice !!!!!!
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• 01/23/06

  lavoi's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Martin D35 in 2004, manufacturing United States
  
  Bought new with tui Thomann 1666 euros + 10 euros shipping
  
  Epica, rosewood back into 3 parts; dam finest from a D28
  
  Construction and rglages irrprochables.
  
  Handle even when fairly strait for large paws (not my case!)

  Utilization

  Channel enjoyable although it can beat the ease of play, but this is trs correct.
  
  Can be mounted light strings for amliorer.
  
  Guitar PSE weight of solid wood so you can also find + lightweight plywood but will not do the same fawn.
  
  Guitar rpond although it involved picking low volume (sustain and warmth) or involved in nergique mdiator (folk boom Neil Young fawn or bluegrass)

  Sounds

  Guitar powerful and well-planned, low on top, crystalline highs.
  
  But the main CHARACTERISTICS are in my opinion the sound quality:
  
  - Sustain that continues, extends ...
  
  - Trs rsonance a warm and harmonics galore on the same acute
  
  Playing dclenche a smile of satisfaction incontrlable ...

  Overall Opinion

  Guitar has been using for 1 + year with always the same pleasure
  
  Only small default: the ease of play an average D especially when you have small arms but it did.
  
  APRs have previously bought several guitars folks (EN60C Takamine, Ovation custom balladeer, Lowden S5), it is the best without question!
  
  As Paul Beuscher could say a few years ago (and still true now + o prices have tightened between diffrent marks) for the price of a guitar, treat yourself to a Martin!
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• 02/27/04

  GuillaumeF's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  For technical information, see the website of Martin & Co

  Utilization

  The handle is impeccable. Easy to play and enjoyable.
  
  We can not access easily to acute, but is it the goal with this guitar? Ergonomics - overall - is excellent?
  
  The sound? See below.

  Sounds

  That's exactly what I want. I can do almost everything. It sounds, it is clear, it's warm but precise. It does not bleed. Good sustain. Good power.
  
  This skyscraper is the ball (as the jeuuunes today)

  Overall Opinion

  I've had 3 months and I love it. I teamed with a piezo. I tried four models when purchasing (at Musik Hug in Lausanne)
  
  - A Gibson JC-100
  
  - A Takamine (high-end, but I do not remember the name)
  
  - A Taylor 414 equipped with the Taylor Expression System
  
  - The D-35
  
  The Gibson was very nice and had a good bass response (requires combo) but sounded too typical (too dedicated to certain styles). I had put a 15 / 20, as a teacher.
  
  The Takamine sounded correct amplified and was very easy to play, but we feel that good mechanics, finish and quality of materials used is below. A good scratch for the stage, if there are to keep under 10. 8 / 20.
  
  The Taylor sounded very clear - too well - was not very easy to play and the new amplification system produced a blast worthy of a hurricane. The materials used are correct. 10 / 20.
  
  When the D-25, everything was superb. 18 / 20.
  
  It's expensive - even very expensive - but the quality is by appointment. I would do 10 times that choice.
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