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tmanson 05-03-2012 06:08 AM

FS: 2009 Martin D-35S Custom with 1 7/8 Nut
 
I am selling my 2009 Martin D-35S Custom. While it has many of the standard details of the factory D-35S, it also has a 1 7/8 nut, Waverly Nickel tuners, a gloss neck, round slots, diamond headstock. It retailed for $4819.50 from Martin per the order, and was purchased from MFG in Naples at Jon's great discount.

I am asking $2400 (plus shipping and insurance - since I don't know where you are, no charge if local in Maryland) with a new case as it has lived in an Accord case for the last 3 years and the original case is long gone (if you want the Accord case with it, I will throw it in for an extra $1000 :) ). Pictures are below and I have others (and can take others if you are seriously interested) if you need them.

This guitar has been babied and not played all that much (maybe a few dozen hours over the last 3 years).

Please ask any questions that you can think of and thanks for looking.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...DSK-FRNT1a.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...202/back2a.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...35S_HDR2a2.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...202/butt2a.jpg

Transylvania 05-03-2012 07:03 AM

My first "real" guitar was a 1976 D35S. Yours brings back a lot of great memories. A couple of questions--I assume the top is sitka? Could you describe the neck profile? And, since it was custom, were there any upgrades--bone saddle, nut, etc. Also, is there a clear pickguard, or no pickguard? Last one--what is the scale?

You have a real beauty there. ;)

dirkronk 05-03-2012 07:09 AM

Oh my. That is gorgeous. And SO tempting...esp. with the wider nut and...and...*gulp*

OK, have to go now. Really. If I weren't making myself segue into smaller guitar bodies, I would pursue this one fast and hard. I have to think it won't be available long.

(Have any sound clips, just so I can beat myself up more?)

Best of luck with your sale.

Dirk

cozycabin 05-03-2012 09:04 AM

that....is cool.:)

tmanson 05-03-2012 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transylvania (Post 3027958)
My first "real" guitar was a 1976 D35S. Yours brings back a lot of great memories. A couple of questions--I assume the top is sitka? Could you describe the neck profile? And, since it was custom, were there any upgrades--bone saddle, nut, etc. Also, is there a clear pickguard, or no pickguard? Last one--what is the scale?

You have a real beauty there. ;)

Transylvania, Thanks, I wish I could afford to keep her (from both a space and finance perspective). As I recall the specs, the neck is a "low profile." I don't have the order/build sheet in front of me and haven't memorized all the details. I'm pretty sure the scale is the standard one (long) for the D-35S and specifically that would be 25.4 (short is 24.9 right?). The black pickguard that it came with (standard) was removed before a shadow could form. Yes, the top is sitka spruce. And I do recall that all the "white parts" (nut and saddle) are bone, but won't swear to that without going back and looking at the build sheet.

Oh and I almost forgot, one of the custom upgrades that I had done was a gloss neck.

tmanson 05-03-2012 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirkronk (Post 3027968)
Oh my. That is gorgeous. And SO tempting...esp. with the wider nut and...and...*gulp*

(Have any sound clips, just so I can beat myself up more?)

Best of luck with your sale.

Dirk

Thanks Dirk, and no I don't have any sound clips of this one, but thanks for the idea.

sayheyjeff 05-03-2012 03:21 PM

That is a beautiful guitar. Having acquired my 000 17s from Tom a fews yeRs back and having played with him at Agf gatherings and at his house, I can vouch for him, his guitars, and the care and feeding they receive. Someone is going to be very, very happy with this guitar and their interaction with Tom. I am going to miss the opportunities to play what he is selling off.

Jeff

Transylvania 05-04-2012 03:58 PM

What kind of case is included with this lovely instrument?

tmanson 05-05-2012 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transylvania (Post 3029761)
What kind of case is included with this lovely instrument?

The standard Martin 5-ply Geib 540 with Cabernet interior (brand new - since I didn't think it would sell with the Accord). Or, as I thought I mentioned in the ad, if you want the Accord case it has lived in for a few years, I'll through that in for an even $1K more. :)

tmanson 05-07-2012 07:08 PM

Bumping for exposure... :D

Egoss 05-23-2012 04:33 PM

This beautiful Martin deserves to be on page one. Somebody hurry up & buy it or I might have to!

tmanson 06-05-2012 04:20 AM

Nuther Bump... :)

darylcrisp 06-05-2012 12:08 PM

Tom

very nice guitar, the first of these i've seen. if i had not just taken delivery of a new open back OME i might very well be the new owner of this.

what is the saddle string spacing on this unique instrument?
(i might need to take a loan out)

thanks
d


and if my friend in NC ends up with this, i most definitely need to do a drive and play this.

tmanson 06-06-2012 04:02 AM

D,
The string spacing at the nut is 1 7/8 and at the saddle is 2 3/8 - nice and wide. It works very well for me (with big wide hands). It's not your typical beginner guitar (not that you're a beginner by any means) regardless how much moola you might have. I've strung it fairly lightly to keep the hand stress down, but string it heavy and it is a monster of a projector.

I'm not an instrument designer by a long shot, but it is my understanding that the three-piece back provides more projection because it is slightly stiffer than a typical two-piece back. Granted, the design was not created for this by Martin (my understanding is that the 3-piece back made more backs available from a limited supply of rosewood back in the day), but it does not surprise me that Matthews and Reynolds used these (D-35s) in the Live at Radio City a few years ago.

Thanks for asking,

GuitarVlog 06-06-2012 07:54 AM

I'm interested, but in this price range I strongly prefer to play an instrument first. There are too many "taste" factors involved.

Too bad I'm out in California.


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