Details
The D-17 is a new model in Martin's " refreshed" Standard Series, and shouldn't be confused with earlier Martins with the same model code. Although the vintage-inspired appointments are what you see, it's the improved playability and tone that make it a worthy competitor to other Dreadnoughts regardless of the brand on the headstock . It's made in Nazareth with a satin-finished solid mahogany body, including Sitka spruce Golden Era (GE) top bracing as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series. Playability is enhanced with a select hardwood neck (mahogany) with a modified low oval profile and thinner ebony fingerboard with a gently beveled edge. Vintage-inspired details include diamonds & squares neck inlays, a sleeker heel, faux tortoiseshell pickguard, and nickel open gear tuners. Martin now offers several all-mahogany models, including a 000-17 with these same features, but in our opinion this D-17 leads the pack by a considerable margin when it comes to both tone and volume.
Specs
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Back sides
Mahogany
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Bracing
GE-Scalloped Forward Shifted X-Brace
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Satin
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Frets to body
14
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Inlay
GE Diamond and Square Short
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Neck material
Select Hardwood
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Neck shape
GE Modified Low Oval
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Rosette
Multi-Stripe
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Scale length
25.4"
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Top material
Mahogany
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Tuners
Nickel Open Gear
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
2971500
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SKU
MAR25D17-2971500
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UPC
171471
