Buying a Martin D35 used.

[SirJackdeFuzz]

 

I am looking into a 2nd hand D35, from 1990.

The guitar is 23 odd years old.

What is a good price ?

Is there any diffs between a 1990 & 2013 model ? Wood ? Bracing ? Building method ? . . . and, and, and !

 

 

Any info will be very helpful.

 

Thanks

[FretFiend.]

Depending on overall condition, OHSC, finish, setup, etc., figure $1000-$1400.

Only minor detail changes from the nineties to now.

As with any guitar with a little age on it, look for structural issues, loose braces, bulging top, neck angle, etc.. Check the action and saddle height closely.

Issues don't have to be a deal breaker. It's a Martin. Any respectable luthier/tech should be able to fix almost any problem with it. Just be sure to figure the costs to address any issues into the offering price.

BTW, I have rarely seen a playable standard Martin go for much less than a thousand .

[guitarcapo]

If it's truly "second hand" ...meaning you are buying it from the original owner. See if any issues like neck reset be done by the Martin factory under their lifetime warranty/first owner before you buy it.

[SirJackdeFuzz]

 

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FretFiend. wrote:

 

 

Depending on overall condition, OHSC, finish, setup, etc., figure $1000-$1400.

 

Only minor detail changes from the nineties to now.

 

As with any guitar with a little age on it, look for structural issues, loose braces, bulging top, neck angle, etc.. Check the action and saddle height closely.

 

Issues don't have to be a deal breaker. It's a Martin. Any respectable luthier/tech should be able to fix almost any problem with it. Just be sure to figure the costs to address any issues into the offering price.

 

BTW, I have rarely seen a playable standard Martin go for much less than a thousand .

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Thank you very  much . . . i will deff keep an eye out for that !