DISC Martin 00-17SE, Black Smoke

Full Description

Sitka Spruce & Mahogany Back and Sides

The choice of a Sitka Spruce top delivers a bright and clear tone with a warm character. This particular tonewood is extremely vibrant providing an ideal “diaphragm” for transmission of sound on any size and style of stringed instrument. It is the primary top wood for Martin guitars due to its straight, uniform grain, longevity and tensile strength. Combined with Mahogany, the Sitka Spruce top adds a beautiful contrast to the overall appearance of the 00-17SE.

Due to it’s rich heritage, Mahogany backs and sides can be heard on loads of old recordings, and the inherent character of the tone lends itself well to blues and roots music to this day. In addition, it also provides a punchier and darker tone, with a prominent ‘woody’ midrange.

Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1 Preamp

The Martin 00-17SE is also equipped with Fishman’s classic Acoustic Matrix Natural preamp. This clever preamp features an ergonomic soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone rotary controls. The benefits of the Matrix VT is that there in no need for control holes to be cut into the side of your guitar, and it is discreet and simple to use.

Features

• Sitka Spruce Top with Mahogany Back and Sides
• Sitka Spruce Scalloped X-Bracing
• Equipped with Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1 Preamp
• Black Satin Finish
• Includes Ply Hardshell Case for Transportation

Specifications

Body & Bridge:

• Top:Sitka Spruce
• Top Bracing Pattern:X Brace
• Brace Shape:Scalloped
• Back:Mahogany
• Sides:Mahogany
• Finish:Black satin
• Binding:Grained Ivoroid
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle

Neck & Fingerboard:

• Neck:Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Nut Material:Bone
• Headstock: Solid with Square Taper
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• No. of Frets Total: 20
• Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Fingerboard Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl
• Tuners:Golden Age Relic Nickel
• Electronics: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1

Please note: Martin do not ship their guitars with the strap button installed on the bottom of the guitar. They do this to avoid any impact cracks that may occur during shipping. You can find your strap button inside the case compartment.