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Martin 000-15SM Acoustic Guitar - Mahogany

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Mahogany Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and East Indian Rosewood Fingerboard - Natural
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Enjoy the Sweet Sound of Mahogany!

The Martin 000-15SM acoustic guitar is an excellent choice for singer-songwriters with deep voices or anyone looking for the glowing warmth only an all-mahogany guitar will provide. With its top, back, and sides all made from genuine solid mahogany, the 000-15SM delivers an almost electric-sounding depth of tone and sustain. Its small-body design makes this an enjoyable guitar for casual couch strumming, but its 12-fret bridge placement provides gives your Martin 000-15SM more than enough natural projection.

Nothing beats the natural warmth and sustain of mahogany

There's a good reason why singer-songwriters and many guitarists who sing swear by all-mahogany acoustic guitars such as the Martin 000-15SM. The naturally dark and mellow tone of mahogany is both extremely forgiving and it also provides a rich tonal complexity that's somewhat reminiscent of an electric sound. At the same time, the slightly deeper voice of the 000-15SM leaves plenty of sonic space for your voice, acting as a an excellent source of accompaniment.

Pure acoustic tone that will only get better over time

One reason that vintage Martin guitars like the 000-15SM sound so rich and captivating is that they've had years to age and mature. Solid wood guitars flex over the years and their tone "settles in" after lots of playing. The Martin 000-15SM sounds amazing right out of the case - but give it five or ten years, and you'll be blown away by the additional harmonic richness that develops over time.

Martin Guitars: delivering professional quality since 1833

So, why does a Martin sound so good? Consider the fact that the company has been making quality instruments since 1833, and what we might consider "modern" acoustic guitars since early in the 20th century. What's more, the company's commitment to quality has never wavered, so whether you're investing in a brand-new 000-15SM or inheriting a family heirloom vintage Martin, you know you're getting the best. The Martin 000-15SM limited edition acoustic guitar is an instrument that you'll want to keep for a lifetime, and you'll love Martin's uncompromising quality.

Martin 000-15SM Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • A magnificent small-bodied acoustic guitar with warm tone and ample projection
  • Made from 100% choice mahogany for a harmonically complex and tonally rich sound
  • Undersized 000 body is a real pleasure to play onstage or on your couch
  • 12-fret construction centers the bridge on the soundboard for added volume
  • Martin softshell case included

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: 000-12 Fret
  • Body Style: No Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Finish: Satin
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: X-bracing
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Modified low oval
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared with Ivoroid Buttons
  • Strings: Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, .012-.054
  • Case Included: Softshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1000015SM

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Rated 5/5

My Favorite Acoustic Guitar

I have performed with a Martin DCPA4 for the last ten years, and after years of being frustrated with the piezo in a live setting, this year I started looking for another guitar to use on stage. While I wasn't planning on completely replacing my current guitar, I honestly can't stop playing this one. The mahogany smells incredible, and has amazing warmth, resonance and projection. I ordered my 000-15SM through my Sweetwater rep (shout out to Alex!) and had it set up to my specifications, alongside the installation of an L.R. Baggs Anthem and Martin Luxe Liquidmetal Bridge Pins. It is one of the most playable and enjoyable instruments I've ever owned, and if you're on the fence about buying one, take this as permission to go ahead and do it!
Music background: Full-Time Worship Leader, Guitarist for 20 Years
Rated 5/5

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Music background: I play guitar and sing, not a musician
Rated 5/5

The ONLY MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITAR you’ll ever need!

I'm a firm believer that mahogany is the king of tonewoods! That sweet, mellow, warm, thick, round, woody tone is perfect for almost any genre. Personally, even the vintage Martins that are worth tens of thousands of dollars sound like an all mahogany guitar to me even if they have brazilian rosewoods back & sides. Anyways, after watching & reading reviews online, I decided to give this Martin 00015SM a try and man, it's one of the best decisions I've made in my life. Because this guitar just sounds & feels great to play. It has that deep bass and sweet, warm, mellow, round (not too bright) trebles. Its just perfect. I totally recommend it to anyone who is looking for that 1 acoustic guitar to rule them all. Take it from me, once you get this Martin 000-15sm any other guitar is just a bonus. Cause this is the perfect sounding guitar in my
opinion. And its very comfortable to
play as well. the 1.75 nut width is perfect. and neck is really nice to the touch as well. You wont be disappointed. & Also, if you plan to keep this guitar for life (which you should) have Sweetwater do their pro plek setup & the intonation will be perfect way past the 12th fret from the bass strings to the treble strings. It's worth every penny. & Shoutout to my sales engineer Zack Davidson & Luthier Carter D & inspectors, Jesse S & Jon M for the hook up and treating my guitar like its their own. That's what I love about Sweetwater, they treat their customers like their close friend and also treat their customers guitars like its their own. I hope they dont change that.
Music background: Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Straightforward and Honest

This model doesn't come around often. I saw one here one day and didn't jump in time. But the reviews on this page were so stellar that I was determined to find one in the wild. The search took some time until I was able to locate a beautiful grained one with a faux tortoise pickguard from a music store in Montana.

There isn't much for me to add that hasn't been said many times. She has a straightforward and honest folksy voice with more than ample bass. Light as air. Smells of cinnamon. Looks vintage. Really a comfortable fit on my lap. A joy to play with fingers or a pick. Handles it all with grace.

She fits well, with an old as the hills Americana voice, in my modest but well-chosen acoustic collection. I give her my highest recommendation.
Music background: Musical hobbyist. Spending retirement noodling around on guitar, piano, and flute.
Rated 5/5

A Retro Gem

I've owned this guitar a few years now and for what it is, I love it. Dreads have their place and I own several, but so does this guitar here. The slotted headstock was a nice touch on this. If you're concerned about the task of changing strings on one, don't be. A quick YouTube search of how to change strings on a slotted headstock will set you at ease as they will walk you through the simple procedure. It's not worse than a flat headstock, it's just different if you've never done it. I've grown to like it a bit more. So this guitar will take you back to a time when guitars were guitars, not ornaments. I've nothing against ornate, as I own a few of them. That said, adding this to the arsenal was a great decision on my part. It is extremely light weight and design change where the neck meets the body was genius by Martin. That sloping of the shoulders, whoever came up with that, was just genius. It really does affect the sound, in a great way. If you close your eyes, you're in a train station in NE Arkansas in 1930 playing this thing. I take this out frequently and just noodle fingerstyle blues with it. It's worth it for sure. As with all guitars, don't forget to pick up some humidipacks, or some other method for humidity control. Don't learn that lesson the hard way, as I did with a Gibson J-45. That's a lesson I'll never forget. Check out the review I did on YouTube and you can see my guitar and hear it.
Music background: Experienced
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