Here we have a rare find, a 1966 Martin D-35 retopped in 1995 by none other than Wayne Henderson. The D-35 had some of the straight grain dark Brazilian we all long for and Wayne scallop braced a master grade Sitka top as only he can do. This soundboard is just full of medullary rays (silking) and sounds nothing short of amazing. All of this adds up to a ’66 Martin D-35 that we would put up against most any 40s or 50s D-28 on the planet. This guitar roars! The trebles are super strong and clear and the bass pounds your chest. Want the sound everyone dreams? This is it!
Learn about Wayne Henderson in the book Clapton’s Guitar: Watching Wayne Henderson Build the Perfect Instrument. This book talks about the process of building a guitar for Eric Clapton.
I couldn't believe my ears when I first strummed this vintage Martin D-35. It is as loud as the very oldest Martins I've ever played. Big, chimey top end and full bass response. Once I looked inside I understood why it's so good. Wayne Henderson signed it when he retopped it in 1995 with scalloped bracing and perfect Sitka top. This well-voiced top sits on top of some really fine old Brazilian and makes this a guitar to be reckoned with. 
This reminds me somewhat of my old D-35 that I played for years. It's a good all-around instrument, but really excels at bluegrass flatpicking. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.69 in |
| String Spacing | 2.06 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian |
Here we have a rare find, a 1966 Martin D-35 retopped in 1995 by none other than Wayne Henderson. The D-35 had some of the straight grain dark Brazilian we all long for and Wayne scallop braced a master grade Sitka top as only he can do
I couldn't believe my ears when I first strummed this vintage Martin D-35. It is as loud as the very oldest Martins I've ever played
This reminds me somewhat of my old D-35 that I played for years. It's a good all-around instrument, but really excels at bluegrass flatpicking. 