C.F. Martin D-35

by Justin

The serial number is 318678 and I have no idea what year it is, but my uncle gave it to me and I just wanted to know the year and how much I'm holding in my hands, although it won't be going anywhere.

ANSWER

Hi, Justin--

The serial number indicates that your guitar was manufactured in early 1973.

Here is the 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:

1969-1979 Indian Rosewood

Excellent $1,850 - 2,250
Average $1,200 - 1,500

Lynne