This is a great example of what Martin specialized in…making such fabulous sounding small bodied models of all types. This is a very special “17” which was the last year of production w/a Rosewood bound body prior to making it cheaper without outer body bindings by 1930. Its Mahogany top is quite clean that’s been played a bit w/no repairs. It has perfect tone & playability. It still has all of its original scalloped braces. It’s Mahogany back & sides are absolutely crack free. Its 1 piece soft V shape neck feels very comfy, plays great & has a perfect neck angle having a fresh neck reset. It sports a beautiful Brazilian Rosewood headstock veneer w/no Martin logo of any type just stamped Martin on its back side. Its original 12-fret type open nickel plated tuners w/black buttons are super clean & hold tune pretty well. Its Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard & bridge are still quite nice. Amazingly she still retains her original railroad tie Frets. If you ever wanted a killer sounding 97 year old perfect playing 2 size Martin…this is it. She’s exceptional overall & comes complete w/its original soft case.