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Martin D15M Mahogany Acoustic Guitar with Case
The Martin D15M acoustic guitar is the most affordable solid wood guitar of the D15 series plus it is the most visually distinctive and innovative. Martin has the long recognized the excellent tonal qualities of mahogany – bright, clear trebles and a warm mid-range. Additional features include herringbone rosette, rich satin finish, patented neck mortise and A-frame X bracing for enhanced tone.
About Martin Guitars
For well over a century and a half, the Martin Guitar Company has been continuously producing acoustic instruments that are acknowledged to be the finest in the world.
The Martin Guitar Company has, through the years, managed to survive with each succeeding generation from C. F. Martin, Sr.'s Stauffer influenced creations of the 1830s to recent developments introduced by C. F. Martin IV. Continuous operation under family management is a feat bordering on the remarkable, reflecting six generations of dedication to the guitarmaker's craft. In or out of the music industry, C. F. Martin has few rivals for sheer staying power.
Throughout its colorful history, the company has adapted successfully to continual changes in product design, distribution systems, and manufacturing methods. In spite of the many changes, C. F. Martin has never veered away from its initial commitment to quality. The concern for producing the finest instruments possible in 1833 is especially in evidence today at Martin's expanded facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Martin D15M Acoustic Guitar Specifications
- Model: D15M
- Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- top: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Rosette: Single Ring
- Top Bracing Pattern: A-Frame X
- Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16 inches
- Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Side Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Endpiece: None
- Endpiece Inlay: None
- Binding: None
- Top Inlay Style: None
- Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Nut Material: Bone
- Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
- Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Heelcap: None
- Fingerboard Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.4 inches
- Number of Frets Clear: 14
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16 inches
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8 inches
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Short Pattern
- Fingerboard Binding: None
- Finish Back and Sides: Satin
- Finish Top: Satin
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Bridge Style: Belly
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8 inches
- Saddle: 16 inch Radius/Compensated/Bone
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared with Butterbean Knobs
- Recommended Strings: Martin MSP 4200 Light Phosphor Bronze
- Bridge and End Pins: Solid Black Ebony
- Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case: 345 Hard Shell
- Interior Label: None
- Electronics: None
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Ray from Ashburn, VA, USA
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| Martin Is Awesome |
| Quality |
| Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? |
| Very well made. 5 stars. |
| Reliability |
| How has it stood up over time? |
| I just bought it, but I have no concerns about a Martin. They stand the test of time, and if there ever is a problem, Martin always makes it right. |
| Overall |
| Your general opinion of this product. |
| This is a fantastic made in the U.S.A. Martin. It is plain looking, but some folks, including me, love that. Great guitar! |
| Playability and Feel |
| How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? |
| Playability is great. Smooth neck. No issues. |
| Tone |
| Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? |
| This guitar has a dryer sounding tone than my rosewood guitars, that is why I purchased it. |
| Finish |
| How did the stain or paint job look? |
| Finish is plain, but perfect. |
| Action |
| How was the action out of the box? |
| Great for me. No buzz. |
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