Martin 17 Series 000-17 Whiskey Sunset Mahogany 000 Acoustic

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Description

The Martin 000-17 is a fantastic, Sitka and mahogany acoustic guitar with a great character and tone. Martin make some top of the range accoustics which can be found on the biggest stages and tours across the world.

This auditorium acoustic has a great feel to it and a comfortable neck. Whether you play mostly chords, finger style or a mix of the two it'll feel great and the articualtion will bring out the best of your tone.

Stunning finish

The Sitka top on this guitar has a great looking sunburst finish that Martin call Whiskey Sunset. It conjurs up the feel of an old, worn in but well maintained country acoustic. It would look great in a blues, country or folk project.

Here's what Martin have to say about the 000-17 Whiskey Sunset:

The 000-17 Whiskey Sunset Auditorium model boasts a rich, warm sunburst finish that will delight any player with its aesthetic beauty.

Skilfully crafted from a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides with grained ivoroid binding, a modified low oval neck with a Performing Artist taper, and a Guatemalan rosewood fingerboard and bridge, this guitar produces beautiful dynamic tones that will please the most discerning musician.

Specifications

Body

  • Model: 000-17 Whiskey Sunset
  • Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
  • Body Size: 000-14 Fret
  • Top Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Rosette: Multi-Stripe
  • Bracing Pattern: X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Brace Size: 5/16"
  • Back Material: Mahogany
  • Side Material: Mahogany
  • Binding: Grained Ivoroid
  • Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
  • Side Inlay Material: Black Stripe

Neck

  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
  • Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
  • Headplate Material: Ebony
  • Headplate Logo Style: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24.9"
  • Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
  • Number of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
  • Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
  • Side Dots: Yellow

Finish

  • Back and Side Finish: Satin
  • Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Finish Top: Satin
  • Top Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Finish Neck: Satin
  • Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Hardware

  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Bridge Style: Modern Straightline – Drop in Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
  • Saddle: Compensated Bone
  • Saddle Radius: 16"
  • Tuning Machines: Golden Age Relic Nickel
  • Recommended Strings: SP LIFESPAN 92/8 PHOSPHOR BRONZE LIGHT (MSP7100)
  • Knob: Cream
  • Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  • Case: Premium Soft Shell Case

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Martin is one of the most revered names in acoustic guitar history, renowned for its unmatched craftsmanship, tone, and tradition. Founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, the company pioneered many of the design features that define the modern acoustic guitar, including the dreadnought body shape and X-bracing. Handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, Martin guitars are celebrated for their rich, resonant sound and exceptional build quality. Favoured by artists from Johnny Cash and Neil Young to Ed Sheeran, a Martin guitar embodies timeless tone and heritage, offering players an instrument that only gets better with age.

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