Martin Value Guide · October 2026
Martin D-35 And D-35S Value Guide
Brazilian-rosewood Martin D-35 values range from about $6,460 to $8,500. A 1966 to 1969 D-35S is approximately $7,820 to $9,860 in excellent original condition.
Original 1960s D-35 and six-string D-35S. D12-35 twelve-strings have their own value guide. 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) |
|---|---|
| 1965 D-35, Brazilian | $7,140 to $8,500 |
| 1966 To 1969 D-35, Brazilian | $6,460 to $8,160 |
| 1966 To 1969 D-35S, Brazilian | $7,820 to $9,860 |
| Substantially Repaired D-35 Or D-35S | Individual Appraisal |
| Mixed Or East Indian Rosewood | 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
The D-35S is a 12-fret six-string guitar. Confirm all three back panels and both sides before using an all-Brazilian value. Refinishing, replacement bridge plates, neck work and extensive crack repairs can lower the value. Mixed-wood and heavily repaired guitars need individual appraisal.
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.