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Condition: Used, Excellent
All the classic Martin build quality and specs in a decidedly non-classic Martin body shape! Toting a 25.4" scale length, 14-fret neck, and Martin's modified low oval neck shape, Martin lovers finally add a slope-shouldered dread to their collection. Dry, powerful, resonant and easy to play!
SP Luthier Notes: Setup and fret dress
From Martin and Co.
The DSS-17 Black Smoke slope-shoulder is striking yet understated with its satin black smoke finish offset with mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlay, antique white binding, and ivoroid pickguard. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge pop against the rich black satin finish. It is crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for a warm, comforting tone. The Dreadnought size adds depth and volume, while the slope-shoulder and modified low oval neck with high-performance taper make this guitar easy and comfortable to play.
- Model
- DSS-17
- Year
- 2014
- Serial
- 2262819
- Body Size
- D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
- Construction
- Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
- Bracing Pattern
- X-Brace
- Brace Shape
- Scalloped
- Brace Size
- 5/16"
- Brace Material
- Sitka Spruce
- Top Material
- Sitka Spruce
- Back Material
- Mahogany
- Side Material
- Mahogany
- Finish Top
- Satin
- Back & Side Finish
- Satin
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Fingerboard Width at Nut
- 1 3/4"
- Neck Shape
- Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper
- High-Performance Taper
- Electronics
- None
- Top Color
- Black
- Binding
- Antique White
- Top Inlay Material
- Black Stripe
- Top Detail
- None
- Pickguard
- Ivoroid
- Pickguard Inlay
- None
- Rosette
- Multi-Stripe
Bridge Style Modern Straightline - Drop In Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2 5/32"
- Bridge Material
- Rosewood
- Bridge Pin Material
- Black Plastic
- Bridge Pin Dots
- None
- Saddle
- Compensated Bone
- Saddle Radius
- 16"
- Back Purfling/Strip
- None
- Heelcap
- None
- Endpiece
- None
- Endpiece Inlay
- None
- Back & Sides Color
- Black
- Back Detail
- None
- Back Inlay Material
- None
- Side Detail
- None
- Side Inlay Material
- Black Stripe
- Neck Material
- Select Hardwood
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Neck Color
- Black
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Neck Joins Body at
- 14th Fret
- Side Dots
- Yellow
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard width at 12th Fret
- 2 1/8"
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- 1955 Style 18
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Mother of Pearl
- Fingerboard Binding Material
- None
- Headstock Shape
- Solid with Square Taper
- Headplate Material
- Ebony
- Headplate Logo Style
- Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
- Headplate Binding Material
- None
- Tuning Machines
- Golden Age Relic Nickel
- Knob
- Cream Plastic
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Case
- Soft-Shell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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