Description
Martin DSS-17 brings the lively tone of a slope-shoulder dreadnought acoustic to life, with and a warm aesthetic to match its big, bold tone. The exceptional craftsmanship of a Nazareth, PA-made Martin is felt through its D-14 fret body, with Sitka spruce top, Mahogany back/sides, and X bracing. White binding, a Faux Tortoise pickguard, and its satin Whiskey Sunset finish contribute to a warm overall look, while its select hardwood neck’s high-performance taper contributes to an exceptionally-comfortable feel for your fretting hand. Martin's DSS-17 is a beautiful instrument in looks, feel, and sound, with compelling tone that will please the most astute players.
Specs 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
-Recommended Strings: Retro Light MM12
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
-Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
-Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
-Saddle: Compensated Bone
-Rosette: Multi-Stripe
-Saddle Radius: 16"
Body:
-Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
-Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
-Brace Size: 5/16"
-Side Inlay Material: Black Stripe
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
-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
Misc
-Case: Soft-Shell
-Left Handed Availability: Yes
-Pleked: Yes
