{"product_id":"vintage-martin-00-17-owned-by-jim-moginie-of-midnight-oil-usa-1954","title":"Vintage Martin 00-17 Owned by Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil - USA 1954","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eThe Martin 00-17, with its 14th fret neck join, debuted in 1934 and remained in production through 1960. It quickly became a favourite among fingerstyle, blues and ragtime players, offering a more accessible entry point into Martin ownership while retaining the same uncompromising build quality. This particular example carries an added layer of significance, having been owned and used by Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil, one of Australia’s most influential and enduring bands. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs one of the defining guitar voices behind Midnight Oil, Moginie helped define a sound that shaped Australian rock for decades. His ownership speaks directly to the guitar’s musical usefulness and character, reinforcing its role as a serious working instrument rather than simply a collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eMartin’s all-mahogany 17 series models were designed to deliver exceptional tone and playability without unnecessary ornamentation. While considered “entry level” by Martin’s standards, they were built to the same exacting level as the company’s more expensive instruments. The use of mahogany for the top, back and sides gives the 00-17 its unmistakable voice – warm, direct and harmonically rich. Visually, the model is understated, with no binding or elaborate inlays, relying instead on small ivoroid dot markers and a simple multi-ply soundhole ring. This simplicity reflects Martin’s focus on function and tone above decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eWhat immediately stands out is the guitar’s volume and presence. Despite its modest size, it produces a remarkably full and balanced sound, with strong midrange projection and a controlled, woody low end. The mahogany top lends a focused and intimate character, avoiding the brighter, more percussive qualities associated with spruce. This makes the 00-17 especially prized in recording environments, where its even response and clarity sit beautifully in a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eThe neck features a comfortable soft V profile paired with a 16” radius Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. It has been refretted in recent years by renowned luthier Piers Crocker, who thoughtfully preserved the original frets in the case. The guitar retains its original Waverly tuners, further supporting its authenticity and period correctness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eOverall condition is very good, particularly for an instrument of this age. The neck remains clean and comfortable, and the guitar shows honest cosmetic wear including small chips and dings consistent with decades of use. The original celluloid tortoise shell pickguard displays minor shrinkage, a common and stable characteristic of vintage Martins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003eWith its golden-era Martin construction, distinctive all-mahogany voice, and direct association with one of Australia’s most important songwriters, this 00-17 represents far more than a vintage acoustic. It is a historically meaningful and deeply musical instrument, ready to continue its life in the hands of a player who values tone, feel and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eScale length: 24 ¾”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 16”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAction at 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003est\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e fret: 0.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAction at 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e fret: 3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNeck depth at 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003est\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e fret: 22.2mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNeck depth at 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e fret: 26.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNut Width: 43mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e12 fret width: 54.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNeck material: Mahogany with Brazilian Rosewood fretboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFretboard inlays: Dot Ivoroid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBody: Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBody size at lower bout: 365mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTuners: Open back Martin Style (repro) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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