SOLD. For sale: an exceptional 000-17S. This guitar has been one of my "house guitars" since I bought it new in 2003. It has been very well cared for – never gigged, never played by anyone else, never been outside of our smoke-free home. Except for a few barely perceptible pick lines on the pick guard (which can only be seen close up, under a strong light), the guitar is dead mint. The hard shell case, with the brass plate Martin logo, is also mint. I am asking $1,250. For additional pictures and/or answers to any questions you may have, email me at j.evans1@mchsi.com.
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What is the nut width?
Nut width is 1 and 3/4 inches (1.75").
I have one of these and I'm certain it is one guitar I will never part with.
You forgot to mention it is all mahogany (with full gloss finish), and to my ears sounds better than any of the spruce topped Martins I've tried. And the 000 body size is ideal for me.
Thanks for pointing that out. You're absolutey right about the tonal response of the 000-17S. I would describe it as very focused, with surprising depth and volume. I am selling mine with no small measure of reluctance, but after 40+ years of playing, many of those as a pro, I have accumulated too many guitars. This 000-17S is simply too good to sit in its case most of the time; it deserves to be played more often.