It’s a bit disorienting to open a Martin case to find an ebony, slope-shouldered guitar: An instrument more closely resembling a 1930s Gibson than any guitar Martin produced in the era. But playing a few strums and runs on this new offering from the 17 series reveals a voice that is unmistakably Martin. It’s got the impressive mids and overall warmth of a good 14-fret 00 in spades, and it just feels solid and reliable.
For the full review, see the June 2016 issue of Acoustic Guitar or go to AcousticGuitar.com
