1932 Martin T-17 Tiple

This 1932 Martin T-17 Tiple, with 10 strings, and a tuning similar to that of a ukulele, is a lively instrument, with a sparkling sound. Tuned in four courses (two of which are triple coursed strings), the Tiple boasts 10 strings, tuned Gg cCc eEe aa. Martin produced the Tiple in response to the ukulele craze of the 1920s, and they would go on to become a favorite of many recording studios, for their Mandolin-esque tone sounding like a small ensemble.

Body: Mahogany in a natural finish.

Neck: Mahogany with a Rosewood fingerboard, 17” scale length, 1.5” nut width, 18 frets, dot inlays.

Hardware: Brass Waverly tuning keys with plastic buttons, Rosewood bridge, knobs, Ebony nut.

Cosmetics: This tiple is in good shape. It has light surface scratches on the body, and a few nicks. The back of the neck is clean, and the frets show minimal wear. The back has light buckle rash. Overall, this guitar plays very well and sounds fantastic.

Playability: Our in-house tiple tech has inspected, setup, and restrung this instrument with a new set of strings. Intonation approaching the 12th fret is occasionally inconsistent, as is common with tiples and 90 year old instruments. The neck is straight, and the action has been setup low and comfortable.

Weight: 1 lbs.11 oz.

Case: This tiple ships with a hardshell case, professionally packaged, and fully insured.