Martin CS D-35 Italian Spruce / Cocobolo

This Martin Custom Shop D-35 is an extraordinary, hand-crafted instrument that blends the iconic tone of the D-35 with premium tonewoods and meticulous Custom Shop attention to detail. Featuring Cocobolo back and sides paired with an Italian spruce top, this dreadnought delivers an exceptional tonal palette that’s as bold and complex as it is refined.

The Cocobolo, a rare and visually striking tonewood from Central America, is known for its rich overtones, crisp articulation, and deep, piano-like bass response. Its dense grain and natural resonance make it a perfect match for the Italian spruce top, which offers a dynamic, high-response tonal range with brilliant clarity and a touch of warmth. The result is a guitar with powerful projection, sparkling highs, and a responsive midrange—ideal for both strumming and nuanced fingerpicking.

The traditional D-35 three-piece back design, interpreted here with premium Cocobolo, enhances both the visual beauty and structural integrity of the guitar. Combined with scalloped bracing and Martin’s renowned craftsmanship, this instrument responds with both finesse and authority.

Comfort and playability are equally prioritized. A smooth, hand-shaped neck and ebony fingerboard provide effortless fretting, while refined appointments like style 35 binding, abalone inlays, and a high-gloss nitro finish make this guitar as visually elegant as it is sonically inspiring.

Whether you’re recording, performing, or collecting, this Martin Custom Shop D-35 with Cocobolo and Italian Spruce is a truly exceptional instrument—crafted for the discerning player who wants the very best in tone, aesthetics, and feel. Available now at Max Guitar.