Inspired by depression-era flattop guitars, the Martin 17-Series are humble in their simplicity, while delivering crisp, warm tone. The 17-Series convey the tone, feel, and vibe of treasured 1930s guitars, but they are built with modern-day precision that allows for 21st-Century setup and playability.
The Martin 000-17 in Whiskey Sunset finish features a 14-fret 000 body that is comfortable on your lap, and its tone is warm and full with even projection and quick response, thanks to lightweight scalloped bracing. The combination of a Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, and Rosewood fingerboard/bridge provide a familiar woody tone that is dry and crisp.
This 2022 Martin 000-17 is gently used, and it shows some minor signs of wear and use. The factory protective film is still on the pickguard, and there are a few noticeable bumps around the edge of the headstock (see photos). The setup is exactly where you'd want it to be—low and playable, but you can dig in on the bass notes without buzzing. The Modified Low Oval neck profile is smooth and fast, and although the guitar is still basically new, it's starting to pick up some of that played-in Martin sound.
Also- this 2022 000-17 was one for the last to include a hardshell case—shortly after this one shipped from Nazareth, Martin changed the model over to a soft case. See photos.
- Body Size: 14-Fret 000
- Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
- Top: Spruce
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Bracing: Scalloped X-Brace
- Brace Material: Spruce, 5/16"
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Nut: Bone, 1-3/4"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: 1955 Style-18 Mother-of-Pearl Dots
- Fingerboard Radius: 16"
- Bridge: Rosewood Modern "Straightline"
- Saddle: Compensated Bone Drop-In w/ 2-5/32" string spacing
- Tuning Machines: Golden Age Relic Nickel
- Peghead Decal: Script Authentic 1933 "C.F. Martin & Co." Logo