Martin DSS-17 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)
Skillfully crafted from Sitka spruce and mahogany, the Martin DSS-17 Dreadnought sports a comfortable slope-shoulder shape and produces rich, warm tone.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Scalloped X bracing | Top vibrates freely; remains stable |
| Sitka spruce top | Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone |
| Mahogany back and sides | Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange |
| Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
Overview
The Martin DSS-17 Dreadnought slope-shoulder model boasts a rich, warm tone that will delight any player with its beauty. It is skillfully crafted from a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides with antique white binding. It features a modified low oval neck with a high-performance taper for added comfort and includes a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, scalloped bracing, and an old-style script logo on the headstock. The DSS-17 produces beautiful, dynamic tones that will please the most discerning musician.
Specs
SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
- BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
- FINISH TOP: Satin
- CONSTRUCTION: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
- BACK & SIDE FINISH: Satin
- BRACING PATTERN: X-Brace
- SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
- BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped
- FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''
- TOP MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
- NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
- BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany
- NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
- SIDE MATERIAL: Mahogany
- ELECTRONICS: None
- RECOMMENDED STRINGS:
TOP
- TOP COLOR: Whiskey Sunset Burst
- BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
- BINDING: Antique White
- BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/32"
- TOP INLAY MATERIAL: Black Stripe
- BRIDGE MATERIAL: Rosewood
- TOP DETAIL: None
- BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: Black Plastic
- PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise
- BRIDGE PIN DOTS: None
- PICKGUARD INLAY: None
- SADDLE: Compensated Bone
- ROSETTE: Multi-Stripe
- SADDLE RADIUS: 16"
BODY
- BRACE MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
- BACK & SIDES COLOR: Dark Mahogany
- BRACE SIZE: 5/16"
- BACK DETAIL: None
- BACK PURFLING/STRIP: None
- BACK INLAY MATERIAL: None
- HEELCAP: None
- SIDE DETAIL: None
- ENDPIECE: None
- SIDE INLAY MATERIAL: Black Stripe
- ENDPIECE INLAY: None
NECK
- NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Rosewood
- FINISH NECK: Satin
- FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8''
- NECK COLOR: Dark Mahogany
- FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: 1955 Style 18
- NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
- FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: Mother-of-Pearl
- NECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret
- FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: None
- SIDE DOTS: Yellow
HEADSTOCK
- HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Square Taper
- TUNING MACHINES: Golden Age Relic Nickel
- HEADPLATE MATERIAL: Ebony
- KNOB: Cream Plastic
- HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone
- HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: None
MISC
- CASE: Soft-Shell
- LEFT HANDED AVAILABILITY: Yes
- LABEL: None
- PLEKED: Yes
- BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
- FINISH TOP: Satin
- CONSTRUCTION: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
- BACK & SIDE FINISH: Satin
- BRACING PATTERN: X-Brace
- SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
- BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped
- FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''
- TOP MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
- NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
- BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany
- NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
- SIDE MATERIAL: Mahogany
- ELECTRONICS: None
- RECOMMENDED STRINGS:
TOP
- TOP COLOR: Whiskey Sunset Burst
- BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
- BINDING: Antique White
- BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/32"
- TOP INLAY MATERIAL: Black Stripe
- BRIDGE MATERIAL: Rosewood
- TOP DETAIL: None
- BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: Black Plastic
- PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise
- BRIDGE PIN DOTS: None
- PICKGUARD INLAY: None
- SADDLE: Compensated Bone
- ROSETTE: Multi-Stripe
- SADDLE RADIUS: 16"
BODY
- BRACE MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce
- BACK & SIDES COLOR: Dark Mahogany
- BRACE SIZE: 5/16"
- BACK DETAIL: None
- BACK PURFLING/STRIP: None
- BACK INLAY MATERIAL: None
- HEELCAP: None
- SIDE DETAIL: None
- ENDPIECE: None
- SIDE INLAY MATERIAL: Black Stripe
- ENDPIECE INLAY: None
NECK
- NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Rosewood
- FINISH NECK: Satin
- FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8''
- NECK COLOR: Dark Mahogany
- FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: 1955 Style 18
- NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
- FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: Mother-of-Pearl
- NECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret
- FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: None
- SIDE DOTS: Yellow
HEADSTOCK
- HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Square Taper
- TUNING MACHINES: Golden Age Relic Nickel
- HEADPLATE MATERIAL: Ebony
- KNOB: Cream Plastic
- HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone
- HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: None
MISC
- CASE: Soft-Shell
- LEFT HANDED AVAILABILITY: Yes
- LABEL: None
- PLEKED: Yes
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Whiskey Sunset
- Shipping Weight: 13.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 20 x 9 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 10DSS17WHISKEYSUNSET
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(2 ratings)
Submitted February 7, 2022 by Doc Jordan
"Working Man Guitar!"
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This guitar is perfect absolutely stunning I have played alot of high end instruments but this one is meant to be played and gigged and loved from smokey bars to backyard camp fires! I do suggest getting phosphorus strings though!
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