Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Description
This slope-shouldered dreadnought guitar features a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, producing a beautifully balanced tone with crisp trebles, a robust midrange, and complex bass. The modified low oval neck and high-performance taper provide exceptional comfort and playability. The DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset's vintage-inspired whiskey sunset sunburst finish gives it a distinctive appearance sure to turn heads.
Vintage-Inspired Sunburst Finish
The DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset showcases a rich, warm sunburst finish reminiscent of guitars from the 1930s and 1940s. Antique white binding provides an elegant contrast against the whiskey sunset burst. A faux tortoise pickguard adds to the vintage-inspired esthetic. The old-style script logo on the headstock completes the retro look.
Solid Tonewood Construction
A solid Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides gives the DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset a balanced, resonant tone with crisp highs, a punchy midrange, and complex low end. The modified low oval neck and rosewood fingerboard facilitate smooth playability and response. Scalloped X-bracing provides structural support while allowing the top to vibrate freely.
Exceptional Playability
The DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset's modified low oval neck profile and high-performance taper provide exceptional comfort and playability. The rosewood bridge and fingerboard offer a smooth surface for both strumming and intricate fingerpicking. A hand-rubbed finish gives the neck a silky feel, allowing your hand to glide easily across the fretboard.
Martin Quality
Handcrafted by C. . Martin & Co. the DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset is built from premium, hand-selected tonewoods using time-honored techniques passed down through generations of skilled luthiers. As with all Martin guitars, the DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset undergoes a rigorous quality control process to ensure it meets their high standards for tone, playability, and esthetics before leaving the factory. Each Martin guitar is a work of art and a joy to play.
Features
- All solid wood
- Antique white binding
- Mother-of-pearl 1955 Style-18 fingerboard inlay
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Gig bag
- Plek setup
- Setup with new Lifespan 2.0 Authentic Acoustic MA550T Phosphor Medium strings
Specs
Body
- Body type: Dreadnought (14-FT, Slope Shoulder)
- Cutaway: No
- Top wood: Spruce
- Back & sides: Mahogany
- Bracing pattern: 5/16" Scalloped
- Body finish: Satin, with Whiskey Sunset Burst on top
- Neck shape: Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper
- Nut width: 1-3/4"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck wood: Solid Mahogany
- Scale length: 25.4"
- Number of frets: 14 clear of the body, 20 total
- Neck finish: Satin
- Pickup/preamp: None
- Headstock overlay: Ebony
- Tuning machines: Golden Aged Relic Nickel with Cream Knobs
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle & nut: Bone
- Number of strings: 6
- Accessories: None
- Case: Softshell
- Country of origin: United States
Warranty
One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.