1968 Martin D-35

by Gabe
(Miami, FL, USA)

I was wondering how much my 1968 Martin D-35 guitar costs. The serial number on the guitar is 240181 and it is made with brazilian rosewood. Also, it has a few scratches, but nothing major. Also, it has a black pick guard.
thanks.

ANSWER

Hi, Gabe--

The serial number actually comes back as 1967.

Here is the Blue Book general info:

D-35
- dreadnought body style, solid spruce top, three-piece Brazilian rosewood (1965-69) or Indian rosewood (1969-present) back, Brazilian rosewood (1965-69) or Indian rosewood (1969-present) sides, round soundhole with 5/9/5 grouping ring rosette, six-ply top body binding, three-ply back binding with white outer layer, side binding with two black lines, mahogany neck, 14/20-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, rosewood headstock overlay with logo and three-per-side chrome tuners, ebony bridge with white bridge pins and black dots, tortoise (1965-69) or black (1969-present) pickguard, available in Natural or Sunburst (optional) finish, 25.4 in. scale, mfg. 1965-present.

The pricing info:

1965-1969 Brazilian Rosewood
Excellent $5,000 - 6,500
Average $3,250 - 4,000

Lynne

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