Who plays a Martin d35?

Artists as varied as Judy Collins, Pete Townsend, Rory Gallagher and Bruce Springsteen have all played D-35’s at some point in their career, no doubt drawn to the traditional yet unmistakably unique sound this model offers.

Are 70s Martins good?

Martin guitars from the ’70s tend to have a lousy reputation, such that their values are probably as low as they’ll ever get. This does not mean that ’70s Martins are to be avoided. They can be some of the best sounding guitars out there and can be bought for reasonable prices.

How much is a 1970 Martin d35 worth?

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What year did Martin stop using Brazilian rosewood?

1969
Supplies grew extremely thin in the late 1960s, however, and Martin and others stopped using Brazilian rosewood in 1969, moving over to Indian rosewood, then other varieties. In 1992, Brazilian rosewood was added to the CITES treaty, strictly banning its exportation.

Do Martin Guitars get better with age?

Martin guitars use a lot less of their lacquer finish than most brands. More than enough to protect your guitar for many years, but not so much that your tone is lost. This is why a Martin guitar looks amazing and sounds better with age – it’s allowed to breathe and age the way wood should!

Is Brazilian rosewood still illegal?

As a result, most nations throughout the world declared it illegal to harvest, export or import any Brazilian rosewood (including products produced from Brazilian rosewood) harvested after 1992.

How do you tell the age of a Martin guitar?

The number in the left-side column is the year, and the number following the year is the last serial number used in that given year. Serial number 8349 for example, would be the first guitar built in 1899.

How long will an acoustic guitar last?

10 to 20 years
If you take good care of your guitar and have it maintained regularly, it can last from 10 to 20 years. This also depends on how much it gets used and the kind of treatment. If it gets gigged and tossed around a lot, this might have a negative impact on its lifespan.

How can you tell the difference between Indian and Brazilian rosewood?

To most, Brazilian has better clarity in the bottom and a almost bell like tone in the trebles. Indian rosewood has become the general substitute for Brazilian rosewood. Generally speaking, this wood is not as attractive as Brazilian and It has a noticeably purple color and the grain markings are coarser.