C.F. Martin & Co. celebrates the 50th anniversary of the D-35 model with a limited run edition, the Martin D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary guitar.
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This limited edition model will feature rare tonewoods and 50th anniversary memorabilia. It will be unveiled by the company at the upcoming 2015 NAMM Show.
First introduced in 1965, the D-35 dreadnought model went on to become one of the most reproduced guitar design. And it’s not just by Martin, even other competitors have based their designs on this long running model. So it is only fitting for the company to honor its legacy and by celebrating this important milestone with a special limited edition release.
As the name implies, the D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary features a Brazilian rosewood back center wedge and headplate. These serve as the centerpiece of the instrument, separating them from regular D-35s.
The top is crafted from an FSC certified European spruce top, and is supported by a 1/4″ high non-scalloped X-bracing. The special back center wedge is glued to solid Madagascar rosewood wings, while the sides are also crafted from solid Madagascar rosewood. Ivoroid bindings are applied on the edges of the top and back.
The guitar’s mahogany neck is topped by solid black ebony fingerboard. The neck connects to the body at the 14th fret and has a scale Length: 25.4″. The fretboard has a total of 20 frets, while nutwidth is 1.75″. Martin Style 28 inlays serve as fretboard markers, while the edges feature grained ivoroid binding. Other features include square taper headstock and solid ebony bridge.
The new Martin D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary model is only limited to 100 guitar, with each one bearing an interior label that is personally signed by CEO and Chairman Chris Martin IV, all of which are numbered in sequence. It will also come with a 50th Anniversary booklet and warranty card. Upon registering the guitar online, you will also get a limited edition D-35 Anniversary poster designed by Hatch Show Print. The company will also use a special 50th Anniversary interior label on every stock model D-35 that are initiated during 2015.
The MSRP for the upcoming Martin D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary is $6,999. For further details, visit Martin Guitar or check out their 2015 NAMM Show booth.
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