Martin 000-17 Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar - All-Mahogany Standard Series | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin 000-17 Left-Handed acoustic guitar represents a perfect blend of vintage-inspired craftsmanship and modern playability enhancements. Featuring an all-mahogany construction with premium Sitka spruce Golden Era bracing, this 000-14 fret model delivers the warm, woody tone that only a handcrafted Martin can produce. Ideal for intermediate to professional players seeking exceptional tonal richness and comfortable playability in a left-handed configuration.
Product Overview
The 000-17 showcases Martin's commitment to traditional craftsmanship with its solid mahogany top, back, and sides in an elegant satin finish, creating a visually striking instrument with exceptional tonal warmth and midrange presence. The traditional compound dovetail neck joint and Sitka spruce Golden Era (GE) top bracing—features typically reserved for Martin's premium Modern Deluxe Series—provide enhanced resonance and a more vintage, breathy voice that improves with age.
The select hardwood neck features Martin's comfortable Golden Era Modified Low Oval profile with High Performance taper, paired with a thinner ebony fingerboard with gently beveled comfort edges. This thoughtful combination, along with the shorter 24.9" scale length, creates an incredibly responsive playing experience that accommodates both delicate fingerstyle passages and energetic strumming techniques with equal clarity.
Premium appointments include an East Indian rosewood headstock veneer, abalone GE diamond and square inlays, bone nut and saddle, and nickel open-gear tuners. These refined details, combined with the sleeker heel design and ebony bridge with smoother, comfortable corners, establish the 000-17 as a premium instrument that honors Martin's rich heritage while embracing modern innovations for today's discerning left-handed players.
Ideal For
- Left-handed players seeking a premium, USA-made acoustic with authentic Martin craftsmanship
- Fingerstyle guitarists who value the balanced response and intimate feel of the 000 body shape
- Recording artists desiring the warm, woody tone that only all-mahogany construction can deliver
- Performers who appreciate vintage aesthetics paired with modern playability enhancements
- Players transitioning from electric to acoustic who will benefit from the comfortable neck profile and shorter scale length
Key Features
All-Mahogany Construction
The solid mahogany top, back, and sides deliver the distinctively warm, focused tone this tonewood is renowned for, with rich midrange presence and natural compression that responds beautifully to both delicate fingerpicking and assertive strumming techniques. The satin finish enhances resonance while showcasing the wood's natural beauty.
Golden Era Bracing System
The 1/4" Golden Era scalloped X-bracing pattern—borrowed from Martin's premium Modern Deluxe Series—offers a more vintage, breathy voice with enhanced projection and dynamic response. This traditional bracing system allows the top to vibrate more freely, resulting in greater tonal complexity and improved bass response.
Refined Neck Design
The Golden Era Modified Low Oval neck profile with High Performance taper combines vintage feel with modern playability, while the thinner ebony fingerboard features gently beveled comfort edges for an effortless playing experience. The traditional dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and tonal transfer throughout the instrument.
Premium Appointments
High-quality components including a bone nut and saddle, ebony Golden Era Modern Belly bridge, and nickel open-gear tuners ensure precise intonation and tuning stability. The abalone GE diamond and square inlays and script old style overlay on the East Indian rosewood headstock veneer add sophisticated visual touches.
Left-Handed Configuration
Specifically designed for left-handed players with proper geometry and balance, this guitar offers the same premium experience as its right-handed counterpart without compromise. The factory E standard setup ensures the instrument plays perfectly right out of the case.
What's Included
- Martin 000-17 Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar
- Premium hardshell case
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Free shipping from No Limit Guitar Co
- Professional setup before shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | 000-14 Fret, Solid Mahogany back and sides |
| Top | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck | Select Hardwood, Golden Era Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 16" radius, Abalone GE Diamond and Square Short inlays |
| Scale Length | 24.9" |
| Frets | 20 total |
| Bridge | Ebony Golden Era Modern Belly with Drop in Saddle |
| Hardware | Nickel Open Gear tuning machines |
| Finish | Satin Dark Mahogany |
| Construction | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Nut Width | 1.75" |
| Bracing | 1/4" Golden Era Scalloped X Brace |
| Case | Hardshell Case Included |
| Orientation | Left-Handed |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
Get Your Hands on This Martin Left-Handed Guitar Today
Experience the exceptional tone and playability of this Martin 000-17 Left-Handed acoustic guitar at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can help left-handed players discover why this all-mahogany Martin delivers a playing experience that's anything but standard. Visit our Idaho Falls guitar store today to try this premium instrument for yourself.
