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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.

Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • 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

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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
  • 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
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: None
Other
  • 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

collapse expand iconWarranty

One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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