1992 Martin D-35 Serial # 512985

by Jay R. Sanders
(Gulfport, MS USA)

I found the Mfg. date on the Martin Guitar Website. The only thing I know for sure is the serial # 512985.
It has a blemish on the back. Looks like it was caused by a belt buckle that someone wore while playing. It also has 3 small scratches on the front face near where you would attach the strap. It does not have any cracks or damage. I am interested in the value and any other info you might have.
Kindest regards,
Jay Sanders

ANSWER

Hi, Jay--

The serial number DOES come up as early 1992.

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.

Here is the pricing info:

1990-1999
Excellent $1,500 - 1,850
Average $1,050 - 1,250

Best Wishes,
Lynne