Martin Guitar 000-15M

Timeless All-Mahogany Auditorium for Warm, Focused Tone

The Martin 000-15M is a classic auditorium-style acoustic guitar from the 15 Series, handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, embodying Martin’s tradition of quality craftsmanship at an accessible price. Ideal for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and blues enthusiasts across Australia, it features all-solid mahogany construction for a warm, focused tone with excellent balance. Available in a Natural Satin finish, it’s praised for its vintage-inspired playability and value, making it a staple for both beginners and seasoned musicians.

Exceptional Sound Quality

The 000-15M delivers a rich, woody tone with surprising projection:

• Body: Auditorium (000-14 fret) size with a solid mahogany top, back, and sides for warm, mid-focused resonance and tight lows. The non-scalloped X-bracing ensures clarity and balance, offering a focused voice that’s ideal for fingerpicking or strumming without boominess.
• Tone: Warm and earthy with a woody midrange and crisp highs, evoking vintage Martin warmth. The all-mahogany design provides a drier, more intimate sound than spruce-topped models, excelling in blues, folk, and singer-songwriter styles.
• Neck: Mahogany with a Modified Low Oval profile and satin finish for comfortable, effortless play. The East Indian rosewood fingerboard has a 25.4″ scale, 20 frets, and diamond/square abalone inlays for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: East Indian rosewood with a bone saddle for precise intonation and enhanced sustain.
• Tuners: Open-back with butterbean buttons for reliable tuning and vintage aesthetics.
• Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze (e.g., Martin SP Lifespan) for balanced tone and playability.

Users highlight its value and tone, with Sweetwater reviews averaging 4.9/5 from 82 customers, praising its “warm, focused sound” and “smooth feel” . A MusicRadar review (2010) calls it a “true classic” with “solid timbers throughout” for quality without frills . The 000-15M StreetMaster variant adds a distressed satin finish for a road-worn look, maintaining the same specs but with enhanced visual appeal .

Durable and Timeless Design

• Finish: Rich Satin on top, back, and sides for a natural, broken-in look that enhances resonance.
• Aesthetics: Simple dovetail neck joint, diamond/square abalone inlays, and a sleek satin finish evoke Depression-era simplicity with modern reliability.
• Build Quality: All-solid mahogany with a dovetail neck joint for efficient vibration transfer, bone nut/saddle, and non-scalloped bracing for structural integrity. Weighing approximately 4.2–4.5 lbs, it’s lightweight for all-day comfort.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the 000-15M is built to last. Prices range from $1,099–$1,299 USD (AUD 1,650–1,950) as of September 2025 , available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Auditorium (000-14 fret), all-solid mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany, Modified Low Oval profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: East Indian rosewood, 25.4″ scale, 20 frets, diamond/square abalone inlays
• Bridge: East Indian rosewood, bone saddle
• Tuners: Open-back with butterbean buttons
• Bracing: Non-scalloped X
• Nut/Saddle: Bone
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Notes

• No Electronics: Pure acoustic; for amplified use, consider the 000-15ME variant with Fishman electronics.
• Setup Recommendation: Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation. Use light-gauge strings (e.g., 11–52) for balanced projection. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in a hardshell case (~$200–$300 AUD) to protect the satin finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
• Warranty: Register at martinguitar.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Sweetwater users give it 4.9/5, praising the “warm, focused mahogany tone” and “vintage aesthetics.” MusicRadar (2010) calls it a “true classic” with “solid timbers throughout” . The StreetMaster variant adds a distressed satin finish for a working musician’s vibe .

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