Martin 000-15SM Mahogany Acoustic Guitar
- All-mahogany top, back and sides
- 12-fret neck joint, slotted headstock
- 1 3/4 inch nut width
- 25.4 inch scale
- Non-scalloped spruce X-bracing
- Satin finish, built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A warm, vintage styled all-mahogany guitar for fingerstyle players who want a wider nut and a relaxed feel. It has no pickup, and case inclusion is listed two ways.
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ASIN: B006WXTO1UModel: 000-15SMCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Fingerstyle players who want a warm, woody voice get this Martin auditorium guitar built from mahogany top to back, with a vintage neck joint and slotted headstock. A wider nut gives room for intricate picking patterns.
Tone and feel are the case: mahogany gives strong mids and a focused response, and the neck joint placement adds resonance. The long scale adds clarity and sustain. Strummers wanting sparkle may prefer a spruce top.
Who it's for
Fingerpickers, blues players and songwriters who like a dark, focused tone. Players who plug in often will need to add electronics.
Pros and cons
- Wide nut for fingerstyle
- Vintage neck joint for resonance
- Long scale clarity
- Case inclusion listed two ways
- Less sparkle than spruce tops
Performance notes
A mahogany top compresses notes slightly and emphasizes midrange, giving a warm, woody tone. Non-scalloped bracing gives a controlled response with clear note separation. The wider nut spaces strings for cleaner fingerpicking.
Specifications
| Brand | Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | 000-15SM |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| String Nut Width | 1 3/4 inches |
| Scale Length | 25.4 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Finish | Satin |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Softshell case per description (component list says not included) |
| Other details | |
| Sound Profile | Warm and complex |
| Neck profile | 12-fret joint, slotted headstock |
| Body shape | Auditorium (000) |
| Bracing | Non-scalloped spruce X |
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a pickup to the Martin 000-15SM?
No electronics are listed. Fitting a pickup is not covered by the listing.
Does the Martin 000-15SM come with a case?
The description says a softshell case is included, but the component list says not included. Confirm with the seller.
Where is the Martin 000-15SM built?
In Nazareth, Pennsylvania.