Martin DSS-17 Acoustic Guitar - Black Smoke

Our Take:

This DSS-17 is a slope-shoulder Dreadnought with a full, warm tone that is perfectly complimented by its smokey aesthetics. This is a very light-weight guitar that not only provides rich tone, but is very easy to play thanks to the slope-shoulder design, modified low-oval neck profile, and high-performance neck taper.

Martin Take:

The DSS-17 Black Smoke slope-shoulder is striking yet understated with its satin black smoke finish offset with mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlay, antique white binding, and ivoroid pickguard. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge pop against the rich black satin finish. It is crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for a warm, comforting tone. The Dreadnought size adds depth and volume, while the slope-shoulder and modified low oval neck with high-performance taper make this guitar easy and comfortable to play.

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