Martin
Martin & Co DSS-17 Slope-Shoulder Dreadnought - Whiskey Sunset
40/17-DSS17WSThe DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset Dreadnought slope-shoulder model boasts a rich, warm sunburst finish that will delight any player with its aesthetic beauty. It is skillfully crafted from a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides with antique white binding. It features a modified low oval neck with a high-performance taper for added comfort and includes a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, scalloped bracing, and an old-style script logo on the headstock. The DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset produces beautiful, dynamic tones that will please the most discerning musician.
Due to material availability the DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset is designed with either a tortoise pattern or black pickguard. Selection may vary.
OVERVIEW
Body Size: D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
Finish Top: Satin
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Mahogany
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Mahogany
TOP
Top Color: Whiskey Sunset Burst
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Antique White
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern or Black
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
BODY
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Heelcap: None
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: None
Side Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Endpiece Inlay: None
NECK
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Yellow
HEADSTOCK
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
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
MISC
Case: Soft Gig Bag
