The ULTIMATE Back Porch Blues Machine! • Martin's 000-17 'Whiskey Sunset' Acoustic Guitar

Man, I have always loved the sweet, laid-back tone of Martin's 000 guitars, and their new "Whiskey Sunset" 000-17 model is perfect for that country blues fingerstyle playing. It looks, feels, and sounds like a vintage Martin, and is surprisingly one of the more affordable American-made Martin models. I added the L. R. Baggs M80 soundhole pickup, which sounds big, fat, and smooth as butta!

GEAR

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[ofermashiach]

Probably the coolest, yet most humble, dude out there. He just breathes life into any type of guitar you throw at him in his own unique style. Best YT channel by far.

[williammcdonald]

Brother, having no idea how old you are, I choose to say that you are beyond being a great musician, and that you are also a unique character with great energy! Many thanks and Don't Stop!

[doughuras]

I never ceased to be amazed by your playing.

[TheMongo]

Justin, you just took me back to Manning Homes projects in Sheffield, Alabama in the mid 60's!! I would go sit on the porch of my friends house and listen to her Grandpa pick and slide some delta blues on an old flat top Gibson! That was where I learned to love the blues! THANK YOU for bringing back those memories here! That is a gorgeous guitar and you did it righteous!!

[georgeperillo]

I recently sold my Martin M-38, because, when I would play it the middle of the neck would fatigued my left hand and played it rarely. I took the money and purchased a Martin 000-17 in Whiskey Sunset. This guitar plays easily and down the neck and projects acutely clear sounds. Definitely Martin pedigree and worth the money.

[homegrownmusicnj]

Lovin me some Election Day Justin Johnson. Meanest slide in the South

[karlkascha]

A great sound Justin. Even though it appears to be a smaller guitar, it has a big sound. In your hands everything sounds good. You keep playing and I'll keep watching and listening 🎧.

[cademeans]

Id love to see your top 10 Guitars maybe half acoustic & half electric guitar!! Or something like that love your Channel!

[pat]

I bought one of these 3 years ago having tried loads of other Martins, Taylors, Gibsons and high end Yamahas etc.
I couldn't find one that I really connected with until I came across a 00017 in a shop in Leeds England. I had never spent anything like what it cost on a guitar before but this one I thought was worth the outlay. i will never sell it, it is absolutely outstanding. I play fairly gentle fingerstyle(think poor mans James Taylor) I string it with 11 50 Martin Silk and Phosphor. It is feather light and as Justin said in the video it is super responsive. Loved the video, great playing and presentation.Thanks.

[clawhammer]

You need to be the next president of Martin Guitars. You understand keeping the past alive.

[dmyerstc]

I just bought this guitar! It’s awesome with so many musical possibilities. Thanks Justin! I look forward to when I can play at your level.

[dmaikibujin]

That is my new favorite paint style for an acoustic.
Amazing!

[Chris-frxd]

Just bought one in black smoke left handed as my first guitar. This video definitely made my mind up on which guitar to get. Hopefully one day I will be able to play 1/100th as well as you!

[nikolaynikolov]

Watching your videos and listening to your music makes me feel cozy. Thanks man!

[ElTgreVerde]

After watching clips of you on youtube for years I love that you've taken this direction with your channel and just geek out on guitars every so often. Keep up the good work, your content is great <3

[rickeydenler]

Cant get enough of your playing what delta blues ought to sound like awesome !!!

[roncate]

I loved the unplugged part, amazing sound from a ‘nothing fancy’ guitar. This is like a afternoon delight!

[Ed-zcdl]

Thank you for every minute of this amazing video. I can listen all day

[michael.waddell]

Best channel on yt right now, block out the madness in the world right now. Kick back with some blues and fire from a shot glass into the belly🔥🥃🌅🤘🏻

[tedfurlo]

Watching this man's fingers is like watching a hypnotist's watch. Add the invitational, hypnotic tones the sounds of the strings command, and I'M IN A TRANCE! (and somehow, I NEVER WANT TO WAKE UP).