[SN 967780] USED Martin / D-35 Standard 2003 [12]

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A D-35STD from the "slim neck" era, featuring a narrower nut width, has arrived! A 2003 Martin D-35 Standard has arrived. The D-35 Standard from this era features a nut width of approximately 43 millimeters. Because the grip shape is also slimmer to match the narrower nut width, the feel in your hands is similar to that of acoustic guitars from well-known Japanese brands. The feel when playing chord progressions may be similar to that of Japanese-made acoustic guitars. Additionally, since this instrument is now 23 years old, it shows numerous signs of wear from years of playing and handling, as well as traces of past repairs; however, it is crafted from high-quality wood and is from a period that has been gaining renewed appreciation in recent years. The Indian rosewood and ebony have a texture that surpasses that of more recent models. This is a rare example featuring a “book-matched top of Sitka spruce,” where the Sitka spruce top displays the distinctive Bearclaw figure.(Bearclaw is a type of grain pattern that primarily appears in Sitka spruce and Ingleman spruce. It is called “bearclaw” because it resembles the claw marks left by a bear scratching a tree; it is not a crack or defect, but a natural grain pattern that occurs by chance, and its rarity makes it highly sought after.) Following its arrival, it has undergone repairs, setup adjustments, and meticulous cleaning, resulting in a clean instrument with excellent playability and enhanced tone. Repair Details After Arrival ・Fret leveling and shaping ・Replacement of the nut with one made from unbleached oil-treated bone ・Re-gluing of the detached bridge Past Repair History (Checked under blacklight in a darkroom) ・Added a strap button to the neck heel. ・Crack repair at the neck heel; signs of overspray visible across the entire neck except for the headstock top and fingerboard. (It appears to have been applied with a clear coat featuring coarser particles, likely intended to create a pseudo-sati