Martin Guitar HD-35 LH
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Martin Guitar
HD-35 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
562390
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
HD-35 LH
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,948.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This HD-35 LH is a powerhouse – the combination of spruce and rosewood creates a truly responsive and balanced tone. It's a dreadnought built for serious players who demand clarity, volume, and a comfortable, modern feel. Ideal for fingerstyle, strumming, and flatpicking across a wide range of genres.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar HD-35 LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Design: Dreadnought D-14 Fret
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Rosewood
- Bracing: Forward Shifted X-Brace
- Neck: Hardwood selected
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Style 28 Mother of Pearl Dot fingerboard inlays
- Multi stripe rosette
- Antique White Binding with Bold Herringbone Inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Fingerboard Radius: 16"
- Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75")
- Compensated bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge
- Enclosed chrome machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars Martin Guitars MA550T Authentic Treated .013 - .056 (Art.#473904#)
- Colour: Aging Toner
- Includes hard case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Forward-shifted X-bracing yields exceptional projection and dynamic range.
- • Rosewood back and sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Ebony fingerboard and 16” radius offer comfortable playability and articulate response.
- • Aging Toner finish enhances the guitar's vintage aesthetic and matures beautifully.
CONS
- • The 16” radius, while comfortable, may feel flat for players accustomed to vintage profiles.
- • Rosewood can be susceptible to humidity changes, requiring diligent care.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Hardwood selected
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The left-handed model retains the core HD-35 tonal character; any subtle differences are likely attributable to individual instrument variation and string choice.
While visually appealing, the binding is a softer material and prone to minor cosmetic scratches with regular play; a careful approach and occasional cleaning will help preserve its appearance.
Maintaining a relative humidity of 45-55% is crucial to protect the rosewood and mother-of-pearl, preventing cracking or discoloration and ensuring long-term stability.
