Command attention with the Martin DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset, a vintage-inspired slope-shoulder Dreadnought that blends bold style with rich, balanced tone. Crafted for musicians seeking warmth, clarity, and expressive dynamics, it delivers powerful lows, smooth mids, and refined highs that sing with every note. With its elegant curves, classic whiskey sunset finish, and professional-grade playability, the DSS-17 Whiskey Sunset makes a striking impression on stage, in the studio, or anywhere your music takes you.

Note: Due to material availability, this guitar is designed with either a tortoise pattern or a black pickguard. Selection may vary.

Features 

• Slope-shoulder Dreadnought shape
  
• D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder body size
  
• Mahogany back and sides
  
• Spruce top with Whiskey Sunset Burst top color
  
• Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper neck
  
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
  
• Soft Gig Bag case

Specifications 

General
Body Size: D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Body
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Whiskey Sunset Burst
Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: None
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline – Drop-in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern or Black
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Multi-Stripe

Neck
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Yellow

Hardware
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: Ebony
Headplate Logo Style: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Ping Aged Nickel
Knob: Black Plastic
Nut Material: Bone