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Sounds freaking good. I am from the gulf coast of Mississippi and appreciate your sentiments regarding Hurricane Katrina. Keep the stories coming Jeremy. One avid guitar collector and guitar lover to another!

i'm a first time viewer, but I am now fan of yours sir. Such a big heart and an awesome person. I wish the world had more people like you in it. Stay positive and make the world a better place is the perfect message. all the best

This video is the reason I watch this channel. The stories, the stories behind the guitars, the stories surrounding buying them. Cool, cool story about the Gulf Coast and helping others in needs.

Jeremy, what a beautiful message. As a Florida boy, I’ve seen my share of hurricanes and I never thought that I would have to deal with them again when I moved up north to New Jersey. Enter hurricane Sandy and my deepest anxiety about hurricanes came back to me. That instinct to go out and help others was activated and I think most people should think the way that you do. Especially today, human suffering is everywhere and you can clearly see it each time you drive past a food bank or a soup kitchen. It is really important that we all have some measure of kindness, compassion and empathy towards our fellow human beings. I think so much of that has been lost and I applaud you for your thoughts. I’ve been through my own struggles and I am now blind and have lost a leg but I continue to try to help others. Use the gifts that G-d has given you to make this world a better place. By the way, your new guitar sounds very nice.

Hello sir, I couldn’t reach my phone to change the video so I just listened to it. First off what a great story and you presented it very well. I’m 46 and after owning a guitar for over 30 years I’m a very early learner and your noodling made me stop and grab my guitar to practice. But the message of this video was wonderful. I am a vet I had some very kind people find me and send my on a hunt. I cannot tell you how healing that was. I now volunteer and take other vets on fishing and hunting trips. Giving back does so much more for a person than receiving. Thank you for posting this video and God Bless

Jeremy I love your outlook on life and your stories! Keep up the good work and keep taking care of those who need our help! Peace brother!

First time watching your channel and I’m totally impressed by both your playing and positive message in helping those in need. 👍

First time on your channel, amazing video. Liked and subbed! Was just expecting a video of a guitar but got alot more. Sometimes the world feels so full of hate it's always good to hear from someone who puts so good back into the world. It might sound silly but we are all here sharing a brief moment in time that could be gone any second, and we are all in this together. Helping others thru hardships is how we raise eachother up. Can't wait to see what you do next

Awesome story and experience. I remember feeling helpless as I was watching footage from Katrina. God bless you brother. Play on!

I just found your channel today, I am 20 and I have really been wanting to learn how to play guitar; I have been saving up to hopefully own a Martin one day. I loved your message! Thank you for your positive wisdom Jeremy. Hope all is well for you!

Good story, I was a senior in high school that year and my late mother went down to Starkville to volunteer.

I am an all mahogany acoustic guy and I must say that is a stunning piece of beauty. Good advice

What a beautiful guitar, and it sounds so good! I hope you still have it. It is on my 'hope to have one someday' list. Blessings!

First vid I've seen. Gotta say dude ,you are so inspiring. Keep on living the life and thank you.

Good story and with a pure honest guitar performance for your round out resalution on the beautiful instrument. We love your guitar searching travels !

I love this video. It's a great story with the beginning, middle, and end. I could write a screenplay about this.

one important thing about guitars is - they must suit the player. This guitar suits you perfectly, it fits your playing just right. I can see/hear how you interact with it, and very nice/gentle/emotional playing, too. Listening to the instrument while playing it is the key. And thank you for the important words on training our courage to help others. Keep it up. Cheers from germany

Jeremy, great story! Love the passion and heart you have for other people in need, its very encouraging to see! If that guitar isn't gone yet, I would be interested in buying it from you! Let me know, not sure how to get in touch.

Another great vid brother - awesome story and powerful message. Plus a beautiful Martin !!!

I have to say that is probably one of the best sounding acoustics i have heard in forever, and would be lucky to find one like that for myself someday. Good stuff!

When you played that guitar at the end of the video, after your brilliant Gulf Coast story it was one of the most beautiful sounding instruments I've heard on any RU-vid video ever. I think mahogany topped guitars make you work a little bit, you have to be in the moment more then they just let you have it. I think I want one. 🖖

Also, it's obvious that this gentleman is extremely passionate about Martin acoustic guitars. Instead of deleting your comments they ought to give you a prize. This was a very informative video in terms of learning about Martin acoustic guitars.

Great stories, great video. This has become one of my go-to guitar channels. Carry on, Guitar Hunter! Easter soon!

Thank you. I am hooked. Can't wait for more of your observations and adventures.

WOW!! What a needed message to end with. Thank you!

I have an all mahogany Larrivee OM-05 MT and I love it! I live in MS so these videos that originate here always hit home. I wasn't here during Katrina, but know so many people who were and have heard how it affected them. Thanks for sharing these stories, videos, and great guitars.

Beautiful video! ❤️ Such a meaningful trip and guitar purchase!

Wow Jeremy. I have 4 Martins and up to now I have never even heard of the D-17. Learn something new every day. Sounds sweet.

it was interesting to hear your story about katrina. i went on a mission trip to help clean up/rebuild after katrina to bay st louis. it was a very heavy trip to go there and see the total destruction, there werent even very many locals left in the area. played guitar for the first time in front of a crowd at the food tent set up by the mennonite church, ill never forget that. i've always wondered how that town recovered in the years following, have to return there for a po'boy. bought my daughter a d-15 that is so incredible sounding, love that mahogany!!! great video!!!

That guitar takes to recording really well...sounds great in this video. Thanks for covering this guitar and hope you and yours are doing great.

Without the Mahogany top, it's a quality level down. Glad you got the real deal, surprised Martin would try to cheap out.

Wow, that guitar sounds amazing. Thank you for your story. Both were very touching.

My church sent several groups down to Mississippi. I went with I think the second one or so. It was fantastic to be able to help. Our little town outside Harrisonburg actually able to do something.

That martin sounds very very good. I have a d15 and was my first martin and love it. I keep looking on craigs list and one of these days I’m going to find another one and make a deal. You always seem to find the best ones but you look hard for them congrats..

Cool heart felt story, best guitars land in hands that way. Thanks for sharing, think you should keep it feel in my bones. I would have that off you in a hearbeat but there is regret there round the corner sure of it, so hang on to it. Thanks for sharing.

I liked the video - the quality and candor of the video earned a sub from me. Keep up the great work!

Mahogany with ebony! I've got an old carlos knock off takemine thing that's all mahogany with an ebony board and a plastic bridge, and it sounds rad as hell.

Nice video. Just found your channel a couple of day ago. I'm gonna binge watch tonight. Cheers 🍻

Jeez, Martin are sensitive folks, feedback good or bad should always be welcome to a company that makes guitars worth so much, I'd love to own 1 but I can't afford it.

Sounds excellent; thanks for sharing and playing.

You are a truly soulful guy Jeremy. I would love to add that D17 to my very small collection, but we just live too far away. Maybe I will find one one day. God bless and be well. (Man, I need to read what I type and what gets auto added)

Touching story and now...i have subscribed! Peace be with ya bro! and Yeah Love your playing Plus you have a BIG HEART! That takes more than Courage...it take a Gentle Soul and "Putting" Yourself into another's Shoes for more than a day! I Am Glad it changed your outlook on life... Keep being Amazing! and God Bless!

That guitar has to be gone, but what a treasure. I started with an old Gianini Classical and just got my first Martin Dreadnought Jr. I love it. My next buy will be a vintage Martin like this one.... Thanks for your channel.

Thank you for your help after Katrina. It's much appreciated! From a resident of Bay st. Louis and Pass Christian!

Right on! You just got yourself a new subscriber from a long time drummer learning guitar.

The story about being banned was interesting - your talking about how you experience of serving was inspiring; it could and maybe should be its own video! thanks . . . peace.

That's a beautiful guitar. I love the glossy finish. It looks stunning with the mahogany.

Great story man, blessings to you and yours.

Jeremy that looks and sounds stunning. I want one. I have a d28 I've been waiting to find a straight braced d18 to exchange but that would be the one wow. Awesome video mate

Wait a second. After all that now you're going to sell it? I hope it finds a great home. I'm looking for a Martin but I have my heart set on an HD 35. I'm going to have to wait 6 or 7 months for it to be available.

A beautiful message (and a beautiful guitar). Best wishes, my friend.

I dig the surreptitious parking lot footage! I have a playlist on my channel called Guitar Safaris where I try to do this

First time I hear an acoustic guitar singing magnificently like this from my smartphone. What a beautiful instrument. (Greetings from Montreal, QC, CANADA)

What an amazing sounding guitar !!! I wish I could find something like that ... Nice story and thanks for sharing ... 🙏

Beautiful guitar Jeremy! I freaking love mahogany tops on guitars. Wish I could make that one mine.

Awesome commentary on life and how it should be lived. Thank you.

Great looking and sounding D-17! I think you got a great deal at $1000, especially considering their limited production and unique appointments. FWIW, that guitar has the same mortise and tenon neck joint and hybrid A-frame X bracing as the 16 series at that time. The style 17 first showed up in Martin’s catalog in 1874 with rosewood b/s and a spruce top. It disappeared in 1898 and was reintroduced in 1906 with mahogany b/s and a spruce top and stayed until 1916. Style 17 returned in 1922 as the all mahogany version that stuck around in various sizes and configurations until it was discontinued (except by special order) in 1960. Fast forward to 2000 when the all mahogany style 17 was reintroduced as a deluxe version of the extremely successful modern 15 series with an initial offering of the D-17 and the 00-17 full gloss models. They used the more sophisticated 16 series hybrid scalloped A-frame bracing, as opposed to the simpler 1 series bracing on the 15 series. Both the 15 and 17 series used the same glued mortise and tenon neck joint that was originally introduced in the 1 series construction and continued in the 16 series. The “bolt” in that joint can be found under the plate on the neck block that has the model and serial number on it. The bolt was used during production to clamp the m/t neck joint while the glue dried and left in place both to save time and to reinforce the neck joint. If you want confirmation of this information, I suggest you check the book Martin Guitars: A Technical Reference by Richard Johnston and Dick Boak pages 57 and 118. D-17 production totals are on page 264. I share your love of all things Martin, and the more unusual all mahogany Martins in particular. I own: J12-15 D-15S 000-15 (An early example with no rosewood head plate and the back is actually quilted mahogany!) 00-15S custom 12 fret with 16 series bracing, Waverly tuners, bone nut/saddle and a real inlaid herringbone rosette 5-15 Terz guitar

I am a Martin Lover! That guitar has the best blend of tonal qualities I have ever heard in one guitar. I was absolutely floored as soon as I heard it and I still can't believe it.

Hey Jeremy. Here in Texas we lived that (Katrina). I've already got 2 6-string Martins, but thats a pretty one with good sound. Enjoy your posts.

That sounds magical in your hands! I didn't know about these. I would buy one too if it sounds that good!

I loved your story! I also went down to help out after Katrina! I just finished a 16 month deployment to Iraq and one of my best friends that I deployed with was from New Orleans. Instead of coming back to Indiana to see my family, I decided to go down with my friend to help his family. I'll never forget those images of devastation that are basically burned into my brain. It was pretty crazy to come home from Iraq and see what I was witnessing in our own country. I felt so bad for my friend's family. They were definitely lower than middle class, so they struggled before the hurricane. Katrina took every little bit that they had, but the important thing was the fact they all survived it. Because the only possession that really matters in times like that and it's your family/support system being intact! My friend has since passed away but I, still to this day, stay in touch with his family. They now live in Houston Texas and have came a very long way. Once again, I really enjoyed this video and your channel is one of my favorites on here! I wish you and your family well, sir!

🙌🏻🎸 That Martin is beautiful!!

What a great story Jeremy! Wow. So humbled ❤️ Now if I only had the money for the guitar!

Hi Jeremy, I just found your channel a couple of weeks ago when I was researching a Martin I was looking to get. I have been so encouraged by your love of music, guitars, and people. Just wanted to say thank you.

Thank you Jeremy for this post....I've watched it twice now, something I don't commonly do, and was moved, from as a guitar lover but also from a humanistic perspective.

I’m not familiar with the 17,that to my ear is one of the sweetest sounding guitars u have had on there. Maybe not as boomy and loud as some? But love that TONE! I love the coast as well making plans last night to go spend a week there in may or June!👌 Thanks for the video,again great sounding guitar...

Your playing brings out a beautiful sound from that guitar.

Hmmm. I have had an '89 D 16 glosstop for many, many years. It's a real cannon. I never knew the construction differences you mentioned here. But I have always loved it's tone. Best sounding acoustic I've ever owned.

Our church took a group to Biloxi a year after Katrina..we were all helping rebuild at whatever our skill levels might be..I had my Taylor 810 with me that week was definitely a watershed moment in my life

I love that guitar. I sure do wish I could buy it. Right now, I can't even play. Just getting started.

Great looking and sounding Martin. Thanks for sharing,!

Love the rich sound of that guitar! I recently purchased a 400 series Taylor, and although I really do enjoy playing it, it does tend to lack that full low end that rattles right through your body as you play! As a result, I still do have my sights set on a nice Martin…..

I lived in Biloxi, Mississippi in the Mid 1980's. This Video brought back alot of memories of that time. Thanks for the Memories.

Thanks for sharing Jeremy.

Really nice sounding guitar. I like it’s understated look too.

Sweet Martin! Excellent playing!

I picked up a used (but in perfect condition) Martin J12-15 12-string mahogany (satin finish) about 10 years ago from the Guitar Center in Boise, ID. With the full mahogany body, it is still the most beautiful guitar I own. It has a soft, sweet sound that blends perfectly with my D-28 (which I have owned for about 30 years). Your D17 has that same sweet tone and gorgeous mahogany body (and I do love the gloss finish). Good find!

My pastor has one of these and it’s beautiful, I was playing it the other day and I noticed a huge bad crack on the back of the guitar, it looks as if someone ran into or dropped it, when I saw it my hart just sank, it wasn’t me that broke it but it’s still a beautiful guitar

Well this is cool to see younger guys still into guitars!

I’ve been waiting to hear an acoustic sound like that... It’s sad, emotional, and takes you inward. Is that due to post production or mic option? Or, is that how it really sounds? Genuinely interested...

Hey Jeremy, Love your channel. I had a D19 that I got rid of years ago and have been looking for one ever since. (not interested in buying one back from Japan) The D17 is the Closest thing to the 1977 D19 that I let go. The top is obviously different Mahohany vs stained Spruce, and the accents D-28 style rosette and double line around the back binding.

Funny. I accidently bought one. I thought I was getting a D17M. I had no idea there was a previous model. It's a great guitar for strumming, but too dark for finger picking for my ear, so I ended up getting a D17M too. I use the D17 for alternate tuning strummed songs. Sounds rich and gorgeous for that.

The lessons learned in those 10 days helping people in the aftermath of Katrina taught you more than any of your college classes could have in that time and more. Hats of to you sir!

I love all mahogany guitars. I had a 1969 Guild D 25 which I gave up as part of a trade fo a Martin D 35. I would love to have a Mahogany top D 17 !

I had a 2003 Martin 000-15. From what I remember It had a dovetail neck joint according to spec at the time. When did Martin decide to use their "simple dovetail" (aka modified M&T) on 15, 16 and 17 series? This would be good info for when I go to buy a used one

I just found you, I applaud your kindness,your spirit,God Bless,I’m an old man now and you brought back memories of sadly my lack of concern for my fellow man,I’m recently back in touch with God and I go back to when I was a young man in living for Christ and yet I didn’t do the things you’ve done at such an early age, Now I’m so glad to be back and without the burden of that life I lived,, now I too want to help and lead folks to a awareness of how we can love one another and stop the divide of this One Nation Under God Indivisible,thank you,,, lol I’m trying to learn to play guitar,I guess your never to old to try,loved your story on the Martin 17 series, Maybe someday I can find a guitar that will fit me,,, I’ll keep watching and saving my money,I’m disabled now for 12 years and just lost half of my income(had a private disability fund that stopped paying at 65,,)so I’ve got two guitars, both just don’t fit me,Guitar center just ripped me, but my fault,just didn’t do my homework...but I hope to someday to find one that I can buy from you😎🙏

I have a later Alverez production of this guitar, if it's the D17 mahogany like its tagged.

Hey Its Mike, your neighbor from Canada I really enjoy learning from you. I'm also in the market for a nice Martin. Maybe you could let me know if that's still available. Just not sure how to get in touch

Nice GUITAR MY FRIEND GREAT DEAL MUCH LOVE FROM HUNTINGTON WV GOD BLESS

Love that Martin!!!. Just looking at videos on your channel, I am struggling to find anything you have posted regarding Jumbos. I see alot of dreadnoughts, and was curious if you are a dreadnought guy, or if that just happens to be the sweet spot for your channel. I recently came into a 2001 J-100 XTRA, and I think it is the jumbo I have been searching for my entire life.

D-17s are definitely nice guitars, but you're right about them not being for everyone. My own preference is spruce and rosewood, though I have played some guitars with koa or walnut back and sides that I've really liked! One of the best guitars I've ever played was a friend's Huss & Dalton D-RH. It was one of those special guitars that almost played itself. Unfortunately, my friend no longer has it. He's one of those guys who's always chasing after "the sound," which he has yet to find. The good thing for me is that I've gotten to play some amazing guitars: a Martin D-28 Marquis, a Mossman, a Collings, and a couple of 70s era D-18s and D-28s.

Beautiful guitar, mahogany tops are great. I recently saved up my tip money and bought a new D-15m and love it.

I LOVE the OG D-17s. I saw one used about 10 years ago for $650 in a local shop, and I declined, even though I loved it. I was saving for a Breedlove that I always wanted. I ended up getting that Breedlove and absolutely hating it. I called up the shop if they had that Martin, and it was gone. That's one that still pokes at me, and it's been 10 years! I too was so mad when the reintroduced it only to have too many special things changed about it. Super bummer.

Great stuff bro as always. I have a D15M that I adore. I’m curious, were you capturing the guitar with the zoom recorder?

Awsome to listen to your story mate. Have you found a home for her yet??? would love to bring it to AUS

Love you video’s my friend.

What is the nut width and bridge string spacing ? Nice guitar, good story.

Just watched this. It made me tear up. Thank you for being you.

I was living in Pensacola Fl in 2005 when Katrina came though. It was gnarly!

Morning Jeremy. I don’t want to rekindle your dispute with Martin but I bought a D-10 road series last year and play a ton Love(d) it. Started having issues with it. How old do I need to go to get a high quality guitar that will hold up for a lifetime?