Martin DSS-17 Acoustic Guitar – Whiskey Sunset

The Martin DSS-17 is a slope shoulder dreadnought that is incredibly comfortable to play and produces a beautifully pure tone from its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides. This is a classic tonewood pairing known for rich, varied tone across the ranges. The DSS-17 also features spruce scalloped X-bracing for incredible tonal support and durability. In addition, a select hardwood neck with rosewood fingerboard offers wonderful response, playability, and feel. Sweetwater guitarists love the DSS-17 for its incredible design and rich tone.

Tonewood pairing delivers rich tonal complexity
Throughout history, Martin guitars have used spruce tops and mahogany backs and sides to create enchanting tone — you’ll find the same premium tonewood combination on the Martin DSS-17. The mahogany ensures you’ll experience a clear, organic sound when playing this guitar, while the spruce enhances the exquisite sound with warmth and beautiful overtones.

Classic dreadnought body style
The rich tone and loud volume of the DSS-17 come partly from its ever-popular dreadnought body style. This body style provides excellent projection and focus, perfect for pairing with a banjo other instruments in an ensemble. The dreadnought body style also gives you well-balanced tone, making the DSS-17 an excellent choice for recording in the studio.
Martin DSS-17 Acoustic Guitar Features:
Slope shoulder dreadnought body offers balanced tone and superior projection
Solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides — a classic tonewood pairing known for rich, varied tone across the ranges
Low-oval neck profile improves playability for more confident performance
Stunning mother-of-pearl 1955 Style 18 inlay
Smooth, rosewood fingerboard is incredibly playable and smooth
Golden age relic nickel tuners with butterbean knobs keep you in tune with style