Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset Acoustic Guitar

The Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset is a bold, vintage-inspired slope-shoulder dreadnought that combines classic styling with warm, punchy tone. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the DSS-17 offers a dry, focused sound with strong projection, clear mids, and a woody, balanced low end—perfect for strumming, flatpicking, or rootsy singer-songwriter work.

The slope-shoulder dreadnought body shape gives it a slightly rounder, more open voice than a traditional dreadnought, while the scalloped X-bracing allows the top to resonate freely, enhancing sustain and dynamic response. A modified low oval neck with a high-performance taper makes the DSS-17 extremely comfortable to play, whether you’re sticking to cowboy chords or moving up the neck for lead lines.

The Whiskey Sunset finish gives the guitar a beautiful, faded sunburst look, accented by vintage-style appointments like the rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, open-gear tuners, and a faux tortoise pickguard. The satin finish helps the guitar feel broken-in right from the start and allows the tonewoods to breathe and age gracefully over time.

Key Features:

• Solid Sitka spruce top for crisp articulation and dynamic range

• Solid mahogany back and sides for warm, midrange-focused tone

• Slope-shoulder dreadnought body shape for an open, powerful sound

• Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance, sustain, and responsiveness

• Modified low oval neck with high-performance taper for easy, comfortable playability

• Rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlays for a classic look and smooth feel

• Satin Whiskey Sunset sunburst finish for a vintage, broken-in aesthetic

• Open-gear tuners for stable tuning and old-school styling