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The Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset is a handcrafted Slope Shoulder Dreadnought acoustic guitar (D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder), made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA. It combines a solid Sitka spruce top with...

The Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset is a handcrafted Slope Shoulder Dreadnought acoustic guitar (D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder), made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA. It combines a solid Sitka spruce top with a solid mahogany back and sides, producing a direct, warm, clear acoustic tone with a strong midrange presence. Its internal construction features scalloped...

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2290 00 €
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Description & Specifications

The Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset is a handcrafted Slope Shoulder Dreadnought acoustic guitar (D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder), made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA. It combines a solid Sitka spruce top with a solid mahogany back and sides, producing a direct, warm, clear acoustic tone with a strong midrange presence. Its internal construction features scalloped 5/16" X-bracing, maximizing the top’s acoustic responsiveness and volume. It is equipped with a selected hardwood neck featuring an ergonomic Modified Low Oval profile with a High-Performance Taper, a solid rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and a traditional Simple Dovetail neck joint. The body has a satin Whiskey Sunset finish with contrasting white binding and vintage-style open-gear nickel tuners.

Basic Features

  • Body Shape: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought (D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder)
  • Model Series: 17 Series (DSS-17)
  • Country of Manufacture: USA (Nazareth, Pennsylvania)
  • Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce (Solid Sitka Spruce)
  • Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany (Solid Mahogany)
  • Top Bracing System: Scalloped 5/16" X-Bracing made of Sitka spruce
  • Neck Material: Select hardwood with a Modified Low Oval profile and High-Performance Taper
  • Neck Joint Type: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint at the 14th fret
  • Fingerboard & Bridge Material: Rosewood (Rosewood)
  • Scale Length: 25.4" (645 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm), made of natural bone (Bone)
  • Bridge Saddle: Compensated Bone with a 16" radius
  • Number of Frets: 20 frets
  • Fingerboard Inlays: 1955 Style 18 Dots pattern in Mother-of-Pearl
  • Tuning Machines: Open-gear Golden Age Relic Nickel with cream buttons
  • Body & Neck Finish: Satin finish in Whiskey Sunset
  • Binding & Decoration: Antique White binding, Faux Tortoise pickguard, and Multi-Stripe rosette
  • Included Case: Luxury Ply Hardshell Case

Tonewood Selection & Slope-Shoulder Acoustic Design

The Martin DSS-17 stands apart from standard dreadnoughts with its Slope Shoulder design and rounded upper bouts. This geometry, combined with its full 25.4" (645 mm) scale length, produces robust acoustic volume while smoothing sharp frequency peaks for a more balanced mix. The solid Sitka spruce top provides excellent structural stiffness relative to its mass, ensuring ample dynamic headroom and clear note separation during dynamic strumming. The solid mahogany back and sides enhance the midrange response, delivering a warm, organic tone, a direct attack, and tight, controlled lows.

Scalloped X-Bracing Architecture & Dovetail Joint

Inside the instrument, a Scalloped X-Bracing 5/16" (7.94 mm) system made of Sitka spruce is used. Hand scalloping removes material from areas under less tension, allowing the top to vibrate with greater amplitude around the bridge. This design increases tonal responsiveness and enhances the instrument’s acoustic projection. The neck is securely joined to the body at the 14th fret using a Simple Dovetail Neck Joint, ensuring solid wood-to-wood contact and unimpeded sound wave transmission throughout the instrument.

High-Performance Ergonomics & Rosewood Components

The neck is made from select hardwood and features the ergonomic Modified Low Oval profile with a High-Performance Taper, maintaining a consistent, comfortable width from 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at the nut to 2-1/8" (54 mm) at the 12th fret for smooth playability across the entire fretboard. The fingerboard and Modern Belly-style bridge are made from high-density Rosewood, offering a smooth feel and resistance to wear. The natural bone nut and compensated saddle ensure optimal energy transfer from the strings and accurate intonation.

Whiskey Sunset Aesthetic & Vintage Hardware

The guitar’s visual identity is defined by its satin Whiskey Sunset finish, which brings out the natural grain of the spruce and lets the wood resonate freely without the damping caused by thick lacquer coatings. The outline of the top and back is accented with Antique White binding, while the fingerboard is adorned with subtle 1955 Style 18 Dots mother-of-pearl inlays. Tuning is supported by Golden Age Relic Nickel open-gear tuners with cream buttons, combining 1930s period styling with smooth operation and tuning stability.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
Product Number
DSS-17

Dimensions

Body
-
Neck
Hardwood
Fretboard
Rosewood
Number of Chords
6 No of Strings
For Left-Handed Players
No
Cutaway
-

Cutaway

The body has a cutaway towards the end of the fretboard for easier playing in the higher frets.
Manufacturer Colour
Sunburst
Colour
Silver

Type

Type
Acoustic

Important information

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