Martin / D-17M, Mahogany-Spruce, Sunburst / 2013 / Guitar
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Martin D-17M (new) Mahogany-Spruce, Sunburst, Case
The new Martin D-17M, is in looks clearly related to the Martin 17 series from the 1930's, but there is something different to it, the mahogany top changed to a Sitka spruce top with 'Matured mahogany' sunburst look. Style 17 is known for bluesie tones, and I can guarantee you it still has that character, but it became a most inspiring dreadnought also, especially because of the change in top material, The typical Sitka/Mahogany guitar produces a warm, dry and crisp tone, and the guitar is a stunning lightweight that is very comfortable to play and hold. Equipped with modern A-frame bracing, a strong and responsive bracing, and now it's reintroduced again with a Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides and beautiful 'mahogany style' sunburst. This guitar is balanced, warm, crisp and woody, but with the clear articulation of a spruce top. It features 45mm neck width, long 645mm scale length, and 56mm string spacing at the bridge. I'm sure the stunning looks with a special dark shaded high gloss top and the overall tonal qualities that are very high, will make this a guitar that will be in great demand. With Case.
A bit of history to the 17 style series: Originally the 17 series was introduced in 1856 and made with Brazilian rosewood and spruce, later on, in 1906 after being out of production for almost 10 years, it transferred to a Mahogany-Spruce guitar, still not suitable for full steel string.. only in 1922, Martin introduces Steel strings on a Guitar, and they did it with the introduction of the all mahogany style 17. So the style 17 was the first guitar suitable for steel strings. In 1961 the all mahogany style 17 was discontinued.
Includes: Case, 21% BTW (VAT-MwSt.) and 5 year warranty
Features
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Model Specifications
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| MODEL | Martin D-17M |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Ply Blocks/ Simple Dovetail Neck Joint |
| BODY SIZE: | D-14 Fret |
| TOP: | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| ROSETTE: | Single Ring |
| TOP BRACING PATTERN: | A-Frame |
| TOP BRACES: | Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16'' |
| BACK MATERIAL: | Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| BACK PURFLING: | none |
| SIDE MATERIAL: | Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| ENDPIECE: | none |
| ENDPIECE INLAY: | none |
| BINDING: | Tortoise Color - Brown |
| TOP INLAY STYLE: | none |
| SIDE INLAY: | none |
| BACK INLAY: | none |
| NECK MATERIAL: | Select Hardwood |
| NECK SHAPE: | Modified Low Oval |
| NUT MATERIAL: | Bone |
| HEADSTOCK: | Solid/Square Taper |
| HEADPLATE: | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| HEELCAP: | none |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: | Solid Morado |
| SCALE LENGTH: | 25.4'' |
| # OF FRETS CLEAR: | 14 |
| # OF FRETS TOTAL: | 20 |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: | 1-11/16'' |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: | 2-1/8'' |
| FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: | Diamonds & Squares - Short Pattern |
| FINGERBOARD BINDING: | none |
| FINISH BACK & SIDES: | Satin |
| FINISH TOP: | Polished Gloss w/ Sunburst |
| FINISH NECK: | Satin |
| BRIDGE MATERIAL: | Solid Morado |
| BRIDGE STYLE: | Belly |
| BRIDGE STRING SPACING: | 2-1/8'' |
| SADDLE: | 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone |
| TUNING MACHINES: | Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs |
| RECOMMENDED STRINGS: | Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200) |
| BRIDGE & END PINS: | Black Ebony |
| PICKGUARD: | Delmar Tortoise Color |
| CASE: | 345 Hardshell |
| INTERIOR LABEL: | none |
| ELECTRONICS: | optional |
| OTHER OPTIONS: | Available left-handed at no additional charge |
| OTHER COMMENTS: | All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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