{"product_id":"martin-000-15sm-acoustic-guitar-in-natural-3096898","title":"Martin 000-15SM Mahogany Acoustic Guitar in Dark Mahogany 3096898","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin 000-15SM Mahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are guitars that try to impress you with fancy woods, elaborate appointments, and enough pearl to signal an aircraft from space. And then there’s the \u003cstrong\u003eMartin 000-15SM\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a wonderfully straightforward, all-solid mahogany Martin that gets right to the point. The 000 body, 12-fret neck joint, slotted headstock, and satin finish give it an unmistakably vintage personality, while the combination of a 1 3\/4\" nut and Martin’s Modified Low Oval neck makes it an exceptionally comfortable guitar to actually play. It also comes with a Martin softshell case, so you're ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 000-15SM is a particularly interesting member of Martin's 15 Series because of that \u003cstrong\u003e12-fret 000 design\u003c\/strong\u003e. Moving the neck joint back to the 12th fret changes the relationship between the bridge and the body, giving this guitar a voice that is noticeably different from a typical 14-fret 000. There's a certain depth and intimacy to it, but don't mistake \"000\" for \"small and delicate.\" The 000-15SM can put out a surprisingly substantial amount of sound, particularly when you dig into it. It's a fantastic strummer, a terrific fingerstyle guitar, and an especially good choice for players who like an acoustic with a strong fundamental and a woody, immediate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then Martin goes \u003cstrong\u003eall mahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e. Solid mahogany top, solid mahogany back, solid mahogany sides. No spruce top here to give you the familiar glassy Martin thing—instead, you've got that wonderfully direct mahogany character: warm, dry, focused, and rich through the middle, with a sweetness on top that gets especially rewarding as you dig in. The satin finish keeps things simple and lets the wood look like wood. It's a very old-school approach, and that's exactly why the 000-15SM has developed such a devoted following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is another big part of the appeal. Martin uses a \u003cstrong\u003eModified Low Oval profile with Standard Taper\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 1 3\/4\" nut, and a full 25.4\" scale length. That combination gives you plenty of room for fingerstyle work without making the neck feel like a baseball bat. The 12-fret body joint also puts the bridge in a different spot on the top than you'd find on a standard 14-fret 000, and that's a major part of the guitar's personality. The East Indian rosewood fingerboard carries Martin's short-pattern Diamonds \u0026amp; Squares abalone inlays, while the slotted headstock and open-gear tuners complete the vintage look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the guitar follows the same philosophy: \u003cstrong\u003esimple, functional, and very cool.\u003c\/strong\u003e You've got an East Indian rosewood bridge, compensated bone saddle, bone nut, ebony bridge pins, a multi-stripe rosette, and nickel side-mount tuners with ivoroid buttons. There is no binding, no unnecessary decoration, and no attempt to hide the fact that this is an all-mahogany guitar. The dark mahogany satin finish ties the whole thing together beautifully. Martin currently offers the 000-15SM without onboard electronics, although factory-installed pickup options are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 000-15SM is one of those Martins that makes a lot more sense when you stop thinking about what it \u003cem\u003eisn't\u003c\/em\u003e. It's not a spruce-topped dreadnought. It's not covered in pearl. It's not trying to recreate a modern acoustic guitar. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's an old-school, all-mahogany, 12-fret Martin with a killer voice and a ton of personality.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you've never spent time with one, this is absolutely a model worth getting your hands on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin\u003cbr\u003e000-15SM\u003cbr\u003e15 Series - 000 12-Fret Acoustic\u003cbr\u003eDark Mahogany Satin Finish\u003cbr\u003eSolid Mahogany Top\u003cbr\u003eSolid Mahogany Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003cbr\u003eX-Bracing - Non-Scalloped Spruce\u003cbr\u003eEast Indian Rosewood Bridge - Modern Belly\u003cbr\u003eSelect Hardwood Neck\u003cbr\u003eModified Low Oval Neck Profile\u003cbr\u003eStandard Taper\u003cbr\u003eEast Indian Rosewood Fingerboard\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds \u0026amp; Squares Short Pattern Abalone Inlays\u003cbr\u003e20 Frets\u003cbr\u003e25.4\" Scale Length\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Joins Body at 12th Fret\u003cbr\u003eSlotted Headstock\u003cbr\u003eEast Indian Rosewood Headplate\u003cbr\u003eGolden Age Bright Nickel Side-Mount Tuners w\/Ivoroid Buttons\u003cbr\u003eBone Nut\u003cbr\u003eCompensated Bone Saddle\u003cbr\u003eEast Indian Rosewood Bridge\u003cbr\u003eEbony Bridge Pins\u003cbr\u003eMulti-Stripe Rosette\u003cbr\u003eTortoise Pattern Pickguard\u003cbr\u003eIncluded: Martin Softshell Case\u003cbr\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54135729094953,"sku":"3096898","price":2099.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6111\/7231\/files\/DSC8330.jpg?v=1790270286","url":"https:\/\/musicgalleryinc.com\/products\/martin-000-15sm-acoustic-guitar-in-natural-3096898","provider":"The Music Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}