Home › Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Martin

Martin 00-17 (1952)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
A style-17 Martin can be a fantastic gateway guitar for those interested in the world of vintage instruments. Their woody, dry & focused tone provides the sort of warmth that just can't be found in a new guitar; and a nice example from the 1940's & 50's can often compete with the price point of similarly constructed all-Mahogany boutique flattops. This 1952 00-17 is relatively issue free, and plays beautifully thanks to a new neck set. The sound is thick and full for a 00-17, and it takes well to both a singer-songwriter's fingerstyle attack and flatpicking a la Dave Rawlings. Condition: overall, we'd rate it very good. There are a couple old back cracks (repaired & stable), but not much else to mention. Aside from those cracks, you'll only find the standard scrapes and dings associated with regular use. Our shop has performed a neck reset and installed new tuner buttons (the originals we disintegrated in the case when the guitar came to us). Priced with a vintage hardshell case, not original to the guitar.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Mahogany
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood
Nut & Saddle Original nut & new saddle
Tuners Original hardware & new buttons
Bracing Non-scalloped
Construction Hide Glue
Finish Original Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Carve Modified V
Nut Width 1 11/16"
String Spacing 2 1/8"
Scale Length 24.9"
Truss Rod Non-adjustable
Inlays MOP Dots
Headstock C.F. Martin Decal
Serial # 125725
Case Vintage Hardshell

Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.

Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.

Preserving The Past. Played Into The Future.
Whether you're chasing a tone, honoring the history, or building a collection, we seek out the finest vintage instruments and, when needed, perform tasteful restoration to ensure they'll play beautifully for decades to come.
Martin 00-17 (1952)
Sold Out

Pricing

We price vintage instruments using current market trends and our extensive in-house sales history, ensuring each piece is accurately valued and fairly positioned.

Glenn Nichols, Repairs & Restorations

Tasteful Restoration

When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.

Accurate Listings

Every vintage guitar we list is authenticated by our seasoned team and photographed in high detail, with clear, honest descriptions that show exactly what you’re buying - no surprises.

Shipping

With decades of experience shipping high-value guitars, we know how to pack and protect vintage instruments so they arrive exactly as they should: safe, sound, and ready to play.