Detail 01
Forward-shifted GE-scalloped X-bracing
The guitar uses Sitka spruce Golden Era-style scalloped bracing, described as adding openness, clarity, and sustain.
Product detailSKU #1500000448504
MartinD-17 All Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s D-17 pairs a dreadnought body with solid mahogany top, back and sides for a warm, woody voice with clear highs and a focused midrange. Golden Era scalloped spruce bracing is designed to bring out a more open, sustaining response, while the GE Modified Low Oval neck, comfort-beveled ebony fingerboard, and satin finish keep the playing surface familiar and uncluttered. It is an acoustic-only instrument supplied with a hardshell case.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a dreadnought acoustic with warm mahogany character and a focused midrange.
- Long acoustic sessions where the comfort-beveled fingerboard and smoother bridge edges matter.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need built-in electronics for direct amplified use.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1-3/4-inch nut width
The fingerboard measures 1-3/4 inches at the nut.
Detail 03
20 frets; neck joins at the 14th fret
The neck-body join is at the 14th fret, with 20 frets total.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01There are no onboard electronics.
- 02A hardshell case is supplied.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the D-17 have pickup electronics?
No. It is specified with no electronics.
02What woods make up the body?
The top, back, and sides are mahogany.
03Is a case included?
Yes. It comes with a hardshell case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Electronics
- None
10 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Recommended Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- GE Modified Low Oval
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Saddle Radius
- 16 inch
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret
- 2-1/8 in.
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2-5/32 in.
- Fingerboard Width At Nut
- 1-3/4 in.
28 detailsBody & build
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Binding
- None
- Neck Joins Body At
- 14th Fret
- Bridge Pin Material
- Bone
- Finish Top
- Satin
- Back and Sides Color
- Dark Mahogany
- Neck Color
- Dark Mahogany
- Color Finish
- Brown
- Bridge Style
- GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Abalone
- Neck Taper
- High Performance Taper
- Back and Side Finish
- Satin
- Color
- Natural
- Body Size
- D-14 Fret
- Top Material
- Mahogany
- Body Finish
- Satin
- Top Color
- Dark Mahogany
- Neck Wood
- Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- GE Diamond and Square Short
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Pickguard
- Faux Tortoise
- Back and Sides
- Mahogany
- Body Style
- GE-Scalloped
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel Open Gear
- Body Shape
- GE-Scalloped
- Side Dots
- White
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hardshell
7 detailsOther
- Pleked
- Yes
- Saddle
- Compensated Bone
- Bracing Size
- 5/16 inch
- Bracing Shape
- GE-Scalloped
- Rosette
- Multi-Stripe
- Left Handed Availability
- Yes
- Bracing Pattern
- Forward Shifted X Brace
