Martin 000-17 review

[@77clem]

Excellent review. I just purchased a used "Black Smoke" version, that comes with a white pickguard. I love it! Thanks for posting.

[@kipmarchetti6123]

I have one and completely agree with your review. It’s an easy playing very versatile guitar. I love how light it is and stands up nicely to my D18.

[@kenhughes4715]

This is a fantastic review. It’s helping make my decision. Thank you for posting, I appreciate it.

[@iStobs]

This is a great review, man. I think you may have just sold me on this.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

I have a 00-17 in Black Smoke and it's a killer little blues machine...

[@mariodriessen9740]

The price point is actually pretty damn good in my humble opinion. I mean, if you look at the specs this guitar is very close to a 000-18. This one has got a rosewood fingerboard and bridge instead of ebony. And off course the finish isn't high gloss (and many tone purists believe that's a good thing). What I personally don't understand is the fact that they use plastic bridge pins on this guitar instead of ebony. But if you want these to be ebony, you can buy them for 20 to 30 dollars. What surprises me more than anything is the fact that, despite all the similarities, these guitars do sound significantly different from the 000-18's. The latter tend to sound warmer and 'older'. Apparently small things can make a huge difference, although I think it's hard to believe that these changes would come mainly from the difference between rosewood and ebony for the fretboard and bridge. Not that one sounds better than the other. They sound different. I would love to have both, because I love both sounds. Although I'd probably prefer the black smoke version. I've always loved black acoustics. ❤️

[@Mychordchronicles]

Having owned many more Martins and Gibsons than I would like to admit, the 000-18 has a true dovetail neck joint, scalloped bracing, and a nitrocellulose finish which all contribute to the enhanced tone and the ebony fretboard adds something, but not sure if to tone. The 000-17 is still an amazing special guitar, but having owned both and played side by side, you will realize the magic that the standard series holds.

[@KieranFMoore]

awesome review man - I have wanted that exact model for a long time. Looks like ill have to make it happen soon!

[@Romamb]

Did you buy one?

[@griffink]

I really like that matte finish, I almost wish the pickguard wasn't so glossy to match the rest of the guitar

[@JonnyG1833]

Keith Griffin I agree

[@jixxxxer17]

you did a great review , what did you think of the black smoke finish , I know these whiskey sunsets are beautiful no doubt about that but all black not sure , Thanks

[@JonnyG1833]

I like the black but for me the WS is perfect!

[@notmyname3681]

Nice review. Wish I could find one of these in the UK! Have you tried the DSS-17?

[@JonnyG1833]

Thank you. I haven’t tried a DSS but I’ve heard good things

[@Beachbumartist]

Great video, do you happen to know what kind of Gibson acoustic is the equivalent to it would be? Thank you.

[@vickyhendricks5357]

I think I might buy this.

[@JonnyG1833]

You won’t regret it

[@jftruthseeker989]

i have a D-18 and 000-15m and live them and i’m very obsessive with acoustic guitars and i want a third Martin and was looking for this model because it’s less expensive than standard series but in quality do you feel it’s cheaper on material and assembly? at least it sounds great!

[@ChicagoBulls1984]

That guitar looks absolutely amazing. What do you think of the cheaper version?

[@Steadyawake]

I got the 0017s and love it

[@Stevewatson3]

Sorry to bother you bro but u got big hands? Or what...I've got rakes for hands so I was curious what is like?

[@dougdillman6643]

I have the black smoke and it's an amazing guitar. I added an LR Baggs anthem

[@safeeffective385]

Thanks!

[@krismawyer55]

Sold. The lead sounded AMAZING on that thing. OOO guitars really are hit and miss but that thing has the magic. Like a ooo version of the Gibson Robert Johnson L-1 guitars...it has raw soul. I highly doubt the higher end Martins sound any better. To me with all flat-tops (but not classical guitars) the "pristine" sound is usually a negative. Like steel string guitars with rosewood backsides. ?! Unless you want to just play Bach on it give me the mahogany!

[@dougbuckler4821]

Made in USA?

[@JonnyG1833]

Yes sir

[@jonjeffries3265]

Add acrylics to yer thumb n 1st 3 fingers n listen to it pop

[@mcdee56]

I thought it was meant to emulate an old gibson...

[@JonnyG1833]

mcdee56 To my knowledge Gibson never made a 000 size guitar. The Sunburst finish is reminiscent of a Gibson but that’s about it.

[@bgp6656]

The DSS one might but I don't think that was the intention

[@mcdee56]

@@JonnyG1833 I believe I read that on the martin site.