Open Box Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881357245

This Martin dreadnought is fairly loud, and has a refined tone with deep resonating bass plus a little bit of tasty high end shimmer. But mine came out of the box with pretty high action and pretty heavy strings as if configured for some sort of hard flat picking, not for finger-style playing. I suggest ditching the factory supplied medium "retro" strings for some Martin Lifespan 12's or 11's, and having the Guitar Center technician set it up with low action. Then you'll have a dream guitar that you can play effortlessly for hours.

I've owned 2 Gibson J-45s. The first was a 2018 Sitka top, mahogany back and sides. The second was a Gibson J-45 with rosewood back and sides. Don't get me wrong, I love J-45s, but this Martin DSS-17 is killer! The bottom end reminds me of the 2018 45 I had, but more volume. The one I purchased had a hard case with it, so can't speak to the gig bag this normally comes with. I'd never buy a nice guitar with a gig bag. I'm too picky when it comes to humidifying my guitars, so a hard case is a must. I think this guitar had a great deal of thought put into it and they knocked it out of the park. This is my second Martin. The other that I own is a 000-15 SM, which is a great guitar as well. I'm still a Gibson fan, but let's be honest, a J-45 is a grand more than this 17. The 17 checked my boxes, so here we are.

I am an old man who has always wanted a Martin guitar, just never was able to pull the trigger on buying one. This guitar is everything I ever wanted in an instrument. It is beautiful and sounds amazing. It came perfectly set up from Martin and is a pleasure to play.Don't think twice if you are considering this model. If it suits your needs, get one. You will not be disappointed.

It is great to see Martin producing and selling a true American made guitar for such a price. It is a beautiful finish, not the typical Martin one as well. It sounds fantastic and I appreciate it NOT having electronics built-in. As mentioned..for me the action is a little high for me. Could be the string size and I do not know what "Plika set-up" means. It came in a "gig bag" which I think a guitar of this value should have had a hard case instead. Overall very pleased. I would have given 5 stars if case was a real one and action a bit more lower. Otherwise, a great job by Martin.

Beautiful finish and first class vintage style construction. Sustain and note clarity is amazing and it makes me a better guitar player

This is really a great instrument plays well looks great and sounds fantastic again I really really like this guitar would I recommend this to someone absolutely