Description

The 000-17 (2025) is a 000-shaped acoustic guitar from Martin & Co.'s "Standard" series in Dark Mahogany, crafted with a Mahogany top, Mahogany back and sides, a selected Hardwood neck, and an Ebony fingerboard. It features GE-Scalloped bracing for increased brilliance and sound projection, a further lowered GE Modified Low Oval neck profile, a more beveled heel, neck, and bridge for greater comfort, and bone bridge pins. It has a 44.45 mm nut width, a 633 mm scale length, and a satin finish on the top, back, and sides.

Overview of the Martin & Co. 000-17 (2025)

The Martin 000-17 is a new addition to the Standard Series line, blending classic design with modern refinements for enhanced tone, playability, and style. This 14-fret 000 model boasts a solid mahogany body with a matte finish, delivering the warm, woody tone expected from a handcrafted mahogany Martin. What sets the new 000-17 apart are the new details, such as the dovetail neck joint and the Golden Era (GE) Sitka spruce top bracing, as found in the Modern Deluxe Series, offering a more vintage, airy tone. Playability enhancements, such as a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, elevate the player's experience. The matte-finished selected hardwood neck, with a shorter scale, ebony fingerboard, and vintage-inspired GE Modified Low Oval profile, is a dream for players seeking fast, effortless playability. Other details, like the sleeker heel and ebony bridge with softer, more comfortable angles, only add to the timeless appeal of this instrument. Whether you're a fingerstyle player or prefer energetic strumming, the Martin 000-17 offers a balanced, dynamic sound with a classic, vintage vibe that is far from standard.

Specifications of the Martin & Co. 000-17 (2025)

Series: Standard
Top Color: Dark Mahogany
Body Shape: 000-14 Fret
Top Finish: Satin
Binding: No
Top Inlay Material: No
Top Material: Mahogany
Back & Sides Finish: Satin
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Nut Width: 44.45 mm
Nut Material: Bone
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Shape: GE-Scalloped
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly- Drop in Saddle
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Pickguard: Tortoise
Radius: 16"
Scale Length: 633 mm
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Electronics: No
Case: Hardshell
Case Model: 12C0073
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)