Description
Martin D-35S 1988 Acoustic Guitar – Vintage Craftsmanship, Rare 12-Fret Power & Exceptional Tone
The Martin D-35S 1988 Acoustic Guitar carries the heritage of a company whose roots reach back to the 1830s and deep into German craftsmanship traditions. From the very beginning, Martin established an uncompromising standard of quality and innovation—most famously the patented X-bracing, which provides strength and resonance to the spruce top. This is one of the reasons why Martin guitars remain highly playable and tonally impressive even after decades.
The Martin D-35S is a special and rather uncommon instrument, especially from its 1988 production year. At a time when most buyers chose 14-fret models, this guitar combines the powerful Dreadnought body with a traditional 12-fret neck joint, a wide and substantial D-profile neck, and a generous 48 mm nut width.
The result is a powerful, responsive, and highly playable guitar—perfect for serious musicians and collectors alike.
The Martin D-35S 1988 Acoustic Guitar features:
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East Indian Rosewood back and sides
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Sitka spruce top
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A beautifully crafted ebony fingerboard with 20 precisely installed frets
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A distinctive slotted headstock with Waverly open-gear tuners
This tonewood combination produces the rich, room-filling Dreadnought voice that Martin guitars are known for—clear, powerful, and full of character.
Although this model does not have an adjustable truss rod, the guitar has been professionally inspected and is perfectly set up:
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No fret dressing required
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No neck reset needed
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Comfortable, modern string action
Playability is outstanding and easily on par with modern high-end instruments.
This instrument comes fitted with a Mi-So Pickup, offering natural and authentic amplification. Discreet, reliable, and perfect for live performance or recording.
After more than 35 years, the condition of this guitar is remarkably clean:
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Only light signs of use
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No major dents, scratches, or cracks
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Structurally excellent
The guitar is delivered in its original Martin hard case, offering secure and stylish protection.















