Martin Limited Edition 0-17 Jason Isbell Acoustic Guitar, Sinker Mahogany

For an artist of his caliber, there's probably few instruments the legendary Americana songwriter would rather turn to than his own Martin Custom Artist 0-17 Jason Isbell. A limited edition acoustic guitar, this Jason Isbell signature 0-14 Fret is an encapsulation of timeless Martin tenets that helped bring his latest solo album, Foxes in the Snow, to life.

Jason Isbell is among modern Americana guitar's premier players. A decorated artist with plenty of musical accolades to his name, today Isbell meets up for a highly limited signature model inspired by his 1940 Martin 0-14 Fret. Martin's artistic lens and world-class guitarcraft brings this vintage vision to life.

This 0-17 Jason Isbell begins with a compact, small-bodied 0-14 Fret form brought together by solid sinker mahogany. Sinker mahogany, a highly revered and coveted tonewood known for its tonal complexity and well-worn aesthetics, serves as the base for this entire musical experience to launch from. Martin's Vintage Gloss finish and Dark Mahogany top color dips the sinker's natural shade slightly darker for an added bit of character. Within, Martin Golden Era scalloped braces made from Adirondack spruce line the sinker mahogany top in a classic Martin X-Brace pattern for a warm, expressive tone and hearty, balanced projection.

From here, a solid sinker mahogany neck extends out in an authentic Martin '30s Style V profile. A notably geometric feel in hand makes this neck slip seamlessly in the palm when playing from the highest to lowest registers. Onboard, a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard lines up twenty frets and Old Style 17 fingerboard inlays. Made for articulation and an authentic, vintage feel on the fingers, this board is primed for honest musicality everywhere you land.

This signature model is topped off with a number of high-quality appointments. For one, a Brazilian rosewood bridge with a non-compensated bone saddle grounds strings at the base of the scale while Waverly nickel open-back tuning machines grab hold at its opposite end. An included Martin hardshell case travels with this Jason Isbell model and a signed paper label sits under the soundhole for that final element of authenticity. This 0-17 Jason Isbell is limited to fifty pieces worldwide.

One of modern guitar's main maestros, Jason Isbell is a true Martin master in real time. Take up this limited Martin piece celebrating his virtuosity and grab a piece for yourself.