This 2019 Martin DSS-17 Black Smoke is a slope-shouldered dreadnought with a lightweight satin finish, vintage styling, and the warm, dry, punchy tone the 17 Series is known for. The Sitka top paired with mahogany back and sides gives it a focused midrange and quick response, while the modified low-oval neck makes it extremely comfortable to play. This one is preowned in excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of use and ready for stage or studio work.

Condition: Excellent
Neck Depth: .83"–.92"

Specifications

Body Size: D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
Finish Top: Satin
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back & Side Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Mahogany
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Mahogany
Top Color: Black
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline – Drop in Saddle
Binding: Antique White
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Ivoroid
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Color: Black
Brace Size: 5/16"
Side Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Black
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Side Dots: Yellow
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Tuning Machines: Golden Age Relic Nickel
Headplate Material: Ebony
Knob: Cream Plastic
Headplate Logo Style: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
Nut Material: Bone