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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
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Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
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We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Martin D-35 Left Handed is a meticulously handcrafted guitar, which offers everything from sturdy practical benefits to resonant and clear tonal qualities. Pick or strum and the rosewood back and sides will project every note with pure, exquisite richness whilst the spruce top enhances your sound with glistening clarity. And move your fingers across the fretboard in completely effortless fashion, ebony's naturally smooth finish will ensure you play flawlessly. Mounted inside the body is forward-shifted X-bracing, a robust structure that not only sits sturdily underneath high-tension steel strings, but also adds resonance to an already superb tone.
With a dreadnought shape and 3-piece back, this guitar promises you a comfortable yet truly captivating playing experience. And better still, you can look stunning whilst performing too. Its natural colours showcase the authentic beauty of each wood whilst the faux tortoise pickguard, intricate sound hole rosette, and antique white binding embellish such raw simplicity with subtle details, making for an absolutely gorgeous instrument. Experience such a cherished guitar.
Product Ref: 264003
East Indian rosewood and Engelmann spruce. There really isn't a more exquisite tonewood combination. Crafted from rosewood, the back and sides of the D-35 offer a beautiful, rich tone, laced with brightness and sparkling clarity. Fingerpick, strum, and deliver crystal-clear, pitch-perfect solos - rosewood's response is even across the whole frequency range, giving you a wonderfully consistent sound. Its dark and complex resonance creates a beautiful undercurrent to a full-bodied tone, whilst a certain amount of 'zing' gives it that sharpness needed for excellent definition. All of these tonal qualities, as well as its sturdiness and reliability, make rosewood a popular choice for acoustic guitars. So, you know it’s a trustworthy feature.
Complementing the back and sides is another reliable tonewood - the spruce top. Spruce has a broad dynamic range, perfect for any gigging musician who needs good volume and sound projection. Its crisp articulation makes the world of difference for a range of playing styles whilst its balanced tone gives it a huge amount of versatility. For a beautiful, clear tone in which every single note rings out with glistening definition, spruce does not disappoint. And its combination with rosewood enhances such sparkling clarity even more, resulting in a simply glorious acoustic sound.
The divine properties of the D-35 extend from the body and travel up the select hardwood neck, so you can be sure that every single part you touch will be filled with practical and tonal attributes waiting for you to explore. A select hardwood neck is a welcomed feature for any avid guitarist as such strength is needed for the thinnest part of the guitar. But the showstopper really is the ebony fretboard attached on top. It is what makes this guitar stand out from others out there. Not only does its naturally shaded colour contrast perfectly with the D-35's overall light and natural appearance, but it also brings a wealth of characteristics that make playing this guitar a sublime experience. Ebony's high oil content gives it a smooth and fast finish, lending itself to quick and immaculate fretting techniques. Its high level of durability also means it can handle the frequent attack of your fingertips without wearing away. Whether it’s a simple guitar practice session at home or a sold-out gig with an awe-struck crowd, the ebony fretboard promises to thrive and deliver.
Now onto the more enticing attributes of ebony... its stunning sonic capabilities. Ebony is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound, making it a gorgeous accompaniment to rosewood and spruce. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume, ebony's snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well, leaving nothing unheard. This exquisite sound produced by a high-quality tonewood is exactly what acoustic players look for and the D-35 delivers it with pure excellence.
We all know that beauty comes from within, and the D-35 is no different. Even the inside of the rosewood and spruce body has been meticulously designed for robustness and superb sound. This has been achieved in the form of forward-shifted X-bracing which offers more expansive vibrations, stability, and a depth of tone. An X-bracing pattern offers an exceptionally sturdy structure that accommodates high-tension steel strings. Tune up and play without worrying about any potential guitar body tragedies, X-bracing is strong enough to withstand any amount of pressure. Martin has also employed an innovative modification to their bracing on the D-35 by shifting it forward half an inch closer to the sound hole, enhancing the bass frequencies even further. It does this by allowing the lower bout more freedom to vibrate so you end up with a beautifully resonant sound that teams well with the shimmering clarity and brightness of rosewood and spruce.
If you're going to play an instrument that encompasses so much sonic and practical magnificence, then you'll want it to have an aesthetic to match. The D-35 showcases pure simplicity and excellence. Subtle embellishments have been added to the gorgeous natural, gloss finish, making this guitar truly stunning. Antique white binding flows like a ribbon around the D-35's outline, showcasing its elegant shape, whilst multi-stripe inlays provide artful detail that show each, and every aspect has been meticulously thought through. An intricate sound hole rosette and square tapered headstock then bring even more subtle yet eye-catching additions that make the D-35 look absolutely beautiful. And to preserve its divine construction and sound, a moulded hardshell case is included, making travelling less of a plight. Prepare to deliver an unforgettable set.
