Martin Guitars - 0-17 + Etui

The 0-17 acoustic folk guitar is designed for musicians looking for a small body with plenty of presence, capable of maintaining a clear response in the high frequencies and crisp articulation in the mid-range, with a tone that is sufficiently defined to retain its character in a variety of musical contexts. Its 0 14-Fret body shape creates a direct connection with the instrument, which is particularly well-suited to fingerstyle playing, songwriting and acoustic passages where clarity is key, without requiring a large body to achieve a compelling sound.

The all-mahogany construction gives this guitar a warm, woody tone, with a balanced response that retains definition when playing becomes more nuanced, encouraging expressive and detailed performance. The scalloped X-bracing, inspired by the Golden Era, supports a dynamic and responsive tone, allowing for a natural transition from delicate patterns to more assertive chords without losing the instrument’s acoustic character.

Its 24.9-inch (632 mm) scale length promotes a relaxed playing feel and makes moving up and down the neck a pleasure for both chords and melodic lines, with a scale that lends itself well to a fluid playing style. The GE Modified Low Oval neck profile with High-Performance Taper complements this approach with a modern feel, whilst retaining a distinctly vintage inspiration in the shape and overall feel of the neck.

The 0-17 naturally finds its place in settings where the acoustic guitar needs to remain precise and expressive, particularly for fingerstyle, songwriting or recording, thanks to a body that effectively concentrates the musical response. Its compact size promotes a controlled tone, with clear trebles and punchy mid-range frequencies that keep the nuances of the playing in the foreground, which can also make it easier to achieve crisp articulation within an acoustic arrangement.

The satin finish, the ebony bridge and fingerboard, the abalone inlays and the nickel-plated open-back tuners lend the instrument a understated yet refined aesthetic, where each element serves a clearly identifiable musical or visual function. The dovetail joint at the 14th fret reinforces the traditional construction, and the included hard case completes the package with comprehensive protection for travelling, storage and the preservation of the instrument.