Martin Value Guide · October 2026
Martin D12-20 And D12-35 Value Guide
A 1964 to 1969 Martin D12-20 is approximately $1,800 to $2,400. A Brazilian-rosewood D12-35 from 1965 to 1969 is approximately $5,200 to $6,800 in excellent original condition.
Original 1960s D12-20 and D12-35 guitars. Six-string D-35S models and later D12-28s are separate comparisons. Compare The Authentication Guide.
Current Value Ranges
Estimated retail values in U.S. dollars, as of October 2026. Condition and originality affect the final value.
| Model And Period | Estimated Retail Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1964 To 1969 D12-20 | $1,800 to $2,400 |
| 1965 To 1969 D12-35, Brazilian | $5,200 to $6,800 |
| Repaired Or Oversprayed D12-35 | Individual Appraisal |
| Mixed-Wood Or Indian D12-35 | Individual Appraisal |
Ranges generally assume excellent original condition unless a row states otherwise. Dealer purchase offers and consignment proceeds differ from retail value.
Condition And Originality
Neck angle, remaining saddle height, bridge and bridge-plate condition affect value. Refinished or heavily repaired guitars need individual appraisal. Check every back panel and both sides on a D12-35; a Brazilian center panel alone does not establish an all-Brazilian body. D-35S six-string guitars use a separate value range.
For the broader comparison, read how repairs and changed parts affect guitar value. If the finish has been changed, the refinish value guide explains full and partial work and why an acoustic needs its own assessment.
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Photo Credits
Photographs from Joe's Vintage Guitars. Comparison photographs are labeled and do not depict the exact model being valued.