Martin D-17 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar – Natural

Martin’s All-mahogany Dreadnought Enters the Standard Series

Combining the power and projection of a dreadnought with the warmth of an all-mahogany build, the Martin D-17 expands the Martin Standard series beyond its traditional spruce-topped confines. Martin’s all-mahogany steel-string guitars have been prized since the company’s prewar era for their warmer, more focused, and slightly more compressed tone compared to typical spruce-topped 6-strings, and these sought-after qualities are exemplified in this guitar’s solid mahogany top, back, and sides. Furthermore, the D-17 matches its refreshed Standards-series siblings with a host of fresh new features for Martin’s flagship lineup, including lively Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing, beveled comfort edges on the ebony fingerboard, and a sleek vintage-style heel. Picky about your playability? The select hardwood neck’s GE Modified Low Oval profile and 1.75-inch nut width are geared to please high-speed flatpickers, fingerstyle pros, and couch strummers alike with a fast and comfortable feel. It’s all topped off with an old-school faux tortoiseshell pickguard, nickel open-gear tuners, a bone nut/saddle, and GE diamond and square inlays for a healthy dose of 20th-century Martin elegance.

Potent solid-mahogany sonics

Mahogany is the tonewood of choice for countless guitarists here at City Music — and for good reason. Given its presence along the guitar’s top, back, and sides, the D-17 is loaded with punchy acoustic tone yet remains entirely focused and clear for articulate play. To boot, the D-17’s big-bodied dreadnought form and forward-shifted X-bracing provide you with resounding projection and Martin’s signature low-end heft. From lightspeed bluegrass flatpicking to supplying singer/songwriter strummers with a rich, warm, and dense sonic foundation, the Martin D-17 is ready to provide a lifetime of authentic Martin tone.

Vintage-inspired Martin appointments

Every asset onboard the Martin D-17 acoustic guitar enhances its impressively authentic playability and timeless yet classy appearance, from a vintage-inspired heel design to “Golden Era” top bracing. First, a look at the neck — it’s made of select hardwood and features a GE Modified Low Oval profile for super-smooth navigation over every fret. Likewise, the supple 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard with GE Diamond and Square Short inlays provides solid maneuverability while harkening back to the guitar’s historic visual roots. It’s all settled up with a true bone nut and compensated bone saddle combo, nickel hardware, and an all-around satin finish for utmost playing comfort.

Standard series: revisiting timeless Martin tradition

Considering the storied history of Martin’s acoustic guitar engineering and building practices, there’s no question that the company’s iconic models stand firm as the backbone of American steel-string instrument design. With this sentiment top of mind, Martin presents the refreshed Standard series: a lineup dedicated to reviving the looks and tone of the brand’s golden-era vintage models while introducing a complex set of modern performance enhancements. The result is a comprehensive update to Martin’s most revered range of instruments, combining tonal authenticity with the comfort and versatility of a contemporary instrument. Across-the-board changes include remarkably responsive GE (Golden Era) bracing, thinner fingerboards with beveled edges, a slick vintage-style heel, angled nuts, and GE belly bridges equipped with bone or ebony bridge pins. What’s more, the refreshed standard series introduces a fresh new trio of Martin models back into the fold, including the iconic 000-17, D-17, and OM-45. Refreshed with a plethora of musician-requested features, the Standard series harnesses the power of these legendary acoustics and takes center stage once again.

Martin D-17 Standard Features:

• Standard series 6-string acoustic guitar — inspired, designed, and assembled via Martin’s “Golden Era” building practices
• Solid mahogany top, back, and sides supply a warm, focused tone with plenty of punch
• Forward-shifted GE X-bracing on the top opens up this guitar’s response with enhanced resonance and a deeper, richer voice
• Select hardwood neck with GE Modified Low Oval profile ensures smooth navigation over all 20 frets
• Compound dovetail neck pocket with vintage-inspired heel design
• Ebony fingerboard with 16-in. radius and GE Diamond and Square Short inlays
• True bone nut and compensated bone saddle yield a fluid and authentic playing field
• Nickel open-gear tuning machines and hardware provide exceptional intonation stability
• Satin finish combines playing comfort with natural visual appeal