Martin D17

£2,399.00

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Description

The Martin D17 is a Dreadnought from the brand Martin that gives plenty, a solid weapon in any arsenal. The Martin D-17 is a state-of-the-art Dreadnought guitar that blends vintage charm with modern craftsmanship. Featuring a satin-finished solid mahogany body it delivers a warm resonant tone with a distinct woody character. The Sitka spruce Golden Era bracing enhances the sound with a vintage breathy quality while the ebony modern belly bridge improves resonance and comfort. Designed for exceptional playability it features a satin-finished select hardwood neck with a GE modified low oval profile providing effortless comfort. The bevelled ebony fingerboard and refined string spacing ensure a smooth playing experience. Finished with nickel open gear tuners and a dark mahogany top the D-17 exudes timeless elegance and delivers powerful dynamic sound.

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Martin

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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Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Guitars

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

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Dreadnought

A dreadnought is a large-bodied acoustic guitar known for its powerful projection and strong low-end response. It delivers a full, bold sound with plenty of volume, making it well suited to strumming, flatpicking, and playing in band settings where clarity and punch are important.

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