Martin Guitar to Reveal New D-35 Models

C. F. Martin & Co. continues to celebrate the 50(th) Anniversary of the iconic Martin D-35 model with two commemorative limited-edition D-35 models at the 2015 Summer NAMM show in Nashville July 9(th) through July 11(th). The limited edition D12-35 50(th) Anniversary model and the HD-35 FM IV 60(th) will be among six other models showcased.

The HD-35 CFM IV 60(th) is Martin's unique 14-fret Dreadnought model celebrating Chairman & CEO Chris Martin IV's 60(th) birthday. The exclusive guitar is being made in a small batch of 60, and features a European spruce top with Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS) and herringbone pearl inlay. The 3-piece back consists of siris wings with an East Indian rosewood wedge, while the fingerboard and bridge are ornamented with infinity hexagon outlines. Chris Martin has personally signed each guitar label as an added touch. MSRP: $9,999.00

The D12-35 50(th) Anniversary limited edition model is also being introduced at Summer NAMM. The commemorative guitar is a 12-string, solid headstock Dreadnought limited to a quantity of 183, the amount of the first 1965 production run. This special edition is a modern version of the original model and includes a European spruce top with Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS) and 3-piece East Indian rosewood back and sides. MSRP: $5,999.00

More details on the innovative models featured at the Summer NAMM Trade show can be found at http://www.martinguitar.com/new.