Martin
HD-35
Acoustic· 3-piece herringbone
HD-35 combines herringbone trim with 3-piece back construction — slightly more articulate than HD-28 with added visual heritage. David Crosby mainstay.
Best strings for Martin HD-35
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
Martin
Marquis Phosphor Bronze
12–54 · $9.49
Marquis delivers bright top for HD-35 rosewood voice.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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Elixir
HD Light Phosphor Bronze
13–53 · $14.99
HD Light for HD-35 3-piece back — matches the articulate nature of the build.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability5
Value8
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D'Addario
EJ17 Medium Phosphor Bronze
13–56 · $7.99
Medium 13-gauge maxes HD-35's articulate 3-piece back response.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability3
Value9
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
Coated PB for touring HD-35 players in humid climates.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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Newtone
Heritage Acoustic
12–54 · $14.99
Brightness6
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability6
Playability7
Value6
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D'Addario
ETB92 Phosphor Bronze Baritone
13–62 · $9.99
Brightness4
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability3
Value7
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John Pearse
600L Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $10.99
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability7
Value6
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Elixir
Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze
12–53 · $13.99
Brightness8
Warmth5
Sustain6
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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Martin
MA540 Custom Light
11–52 · $7.49
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain7
Durability5
Playability8
Value8
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Martin
Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze
12–54 · $11.99
Brightness6
Warmth8
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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