Martin Standard Series Custom D-35E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Known for its strong bass response, the Standard D-35 Dreadnought features a three-piece back in a bound fingerboard. A massive, solid Sitka spruce top produces a strong bass tone, ideal for rhythm playing. To accentuate the treble, Martin uses lighter 1/4 in. top braces. Binding on the East Indian rosewood back and sides and a bound ebony fretboard add to this its distinctive appeal. This Standard Series Custom D-35E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar adds the power and incredible performance of Martin's Thinline Gold+Plus electronics. Limited lifetime warranty.
Includes deluxe Martin hardshell case.

Martin DreadnoughtThe very first dreadnought guitars were designed and crafted by C. F. Martin & Co. in 1916, but marketed in Boston and New York exclusively under the Oliver Ditson brand. Originally made for Hawaiian slide playing style, the very first dreadnought made was a Model 222 shipped to Ditson in August of 1916. After Ditson went out of business in the early 1930s, Martin introduced the D-1 and D-2 dreadnoughts for standard playing style that would soon become Martin’s iconic D-18 and D-28 models. Over the past 100 years, the Martin dreadnought has helped define what an acoustic guitar can and should be, and subsequently, it has become one of the most popular acoustic guitar designs in the world.

Martin Thinline Gold+Plus Acoustic Pickup SystemThe Martin Thinline Gold+Plus Acoustic Pickup System's patented design solves the age-old problems of string balance, string spacing and wire-hole placement. That means you can use this pickup on virtually any acoustic guitar.

Martin crafts the Thinline pickup using a highly sensitive copolymer specifically formulated for it. The short distance from the undersaddle pickup to its internally mounted preamp maintains signal integrity. The preamp is designed for guitars that are amplified at high volumes, especially full-size guitars.

The Martin Gold+Plus Pickup is voiced to control boominess and to provide extra brightness. Recommended for musicians in situations where the guitar needs to stand out and sound natural without feedback. The Martin Thinline Gold+Plus Pickup's preamp circuitry gives a battery life of up to 12,000 hours.

Body Body type:Dreadnought Cutaway:Non-cutaway Top wood:Sitka Spruce Back & sides:East Indian rosewood Bracing pattern:Non scalloped X-type Body finish:Gloss Orientation:Right handed Neck Neck shape:Low profile Nut width:1.69 in. (43 mm) Fingerboard:Ebony Neck wood:Select Hardwood Scale length:25.4 in. Number of frets:20 Neck finish:Satin Electronics Pickup/preamp: Yes Brand: Martin Configuration:Under-saddle pickup Preamp EQ: 1-band Feedback filter:No Tuner:No Other Headstock overlay:East Indian Rosewood Tuning machines:Chrome Enclosed Gear Bridge:Ebony Saddle & nut:Compensated/Bone Number of strings:6-string Special features:None Case:Hardshell case Accessories:None

Grab this Custom Martin today. You won't regret the investment.

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Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidity

Other plan features include:

For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear

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