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000-15M

000-15M

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A Lean, Mean Triple-Ought Fifteen

Here at Wildwood Guitars, we love ornate, flashy guitars. But we also have equally deep, abiding affection for elegant, simple instruments that don't need abalone inlays to get the job done with aplomb. That's why we're so proud to present the Martin 000-15M, one of the most timeless Martin guitars ever to grace our shelves.

Based on the World War II-era 15 series models that debuted in late 1939, the 000-15M brings vintage-inspir... Read More...

  • Brand

    Martin Guitars

  • Finish Aging

    Satin Dark Mahogany

  • neck measurements

    .820 1st - .910 9th

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A Lean, Mean Triple-Ought Fifteen

Here at Wildwood Guitars, we love ornate, flashy guitars. But we also have equally deep, abiding affection for elegant, simple instruments that don't need abalone inlays to get the job done with aplomb. That's why we're so proud to present the Martin 000-15M, one of the most timeless Martin guitars ever to grace our shelves.

Based on the World War II-era 15 series models that debuted in late 1939, the 000-15M brings vintage-inspired Martin tone into the modern era with immense grace and style. Martin's all-mahogany instruments from this era were favored by working-class players because of their superior playability and craftsmanship, affordable price point, and warm, rich tone--quite a historical precedent! Nevertheless, the modern 000-15M lives up to its vintage pedigree. It still delivers the sort of tone that will leave you glued to your favorite pickin' chair or couch for hours and hours at an unbelievable value. Let's take a deeper dive and see what makes the 000-15M so alluring.

Solid Wood Magic

The biggest part of the 000-15M's appeal lies in its all-solid mahogany body. There is simply nothing like a Martin acoustic guitar made of high-quality solid wood. Solid wood resonates and breathes almost as if it is alive in your hands, giving you a tactile, physical connection to the instrument. You can feel the guitar vibrate in your ribs, your gut, and your heart, and it makes for a divinely inspiring, out-of-this-world playing experience. You'll have to forgive me for getting a little ecstatic and poetic here, but it really is special that such an affordable instrument provides such deeply satisfying sonic delights!

High on the 'Hog

Speaking of delightful things, let's talk mahogany. Mahogany is most often seen singing backup to a spruce top in the world of acoustic guitars, but here it makes the most of its time in the spotlight. This classic tonewood is known for its fast response time, warmth, roundness, depth, and dryness, and the 000-15M exhibits all of these characteristics in spades. In fact, it's quite easy to get lost in the rapture of the deep when playing with one of these guitars! Mahogany's welcoming warm chocolate-y bass response, rich woody midrange, and transparent, round trebles create a sonic atmosphere that invites your fingers to wander the fretboard for days.

Furthermore, each note practically jumps out of the soundhole the instant your finger or pick touches the string, making for a wonderfully expressive playing experience. The midrange is also quite responsive, and playing hard gives you that classic Martin punch on single-notes. Also, you can get a surprising amount of sparkle when you play big cowboy chords with vigor.

Avoiding the Mud

Mahogany's reputation for warmth and woodiness can cause some guitar players trepidation at the looming threat of muddiness. However, clarity-conscious players need not worry, because the 000-15M sidesteps the dreaded muck. Mahogany's inherent harmonic dryness keeps the sound quite focused. The 000-15M has a sculpted frequency response profile that emphasizes the fundamentals with great force. So, each note on each string of your favorite fancy jazz chord sings out clearly.

Martin also made an inspired decision to use simple non-scalloped X-bracing for these guitars. Non-scalloped bracing is more rigid, which enhances the guitar's headroom. This, coupled with mahogany's aforementioned roundness, also helps keep every note tight and well-defined. As a result, the 000-15M has superb string-to-string balance. All in all, it has a voice that blends warmth and clarity in an irresistible way.

A Wooden Swiss Army Knife

A literal wooden Swiss Army Knife would be the worst invention ever, but it is an apt metaphor for the multi-faceted nature of the 000-15M. This is an acoustic guitar that can do it all! Flatpickers and fingerpickers alike will love it for its responsiveness and its roundness. Its midrange-forward voice makes it a solid building block for other instruments when used for rhythm parts. But, it can also cut through a mix when you need to take a lead. Its warmth will inspire jazzy excursions, yet its earthiness will also provoke gutsy blues playing. And, its rich voice is sure to inspire countless expressive solos. Perhaps most importantly, its focused frequency response complements the human voice beautifully. Oh, and sound engineers love it, because it records like a dream.

We are proud to showcase such an exceptional instrument. We believe that the Martin 000-15M provides legendary tone at a player-friendly price. For that, we love it with the intensity of a thousand suns. We invite you to pick one up and experience the myriad magical delights of a solid wood Martin. Whatever your musical pleasure may be, the 000-15M will prove an endlessly inspiring muse on all your acoustic adventures.

  • Brand Name

    Martin Guitars

  • Model

    000-15M

  • Finish Type

    Satin Dark Mahogany

  • Type

    000-14Fret

  • Top Wood

    Solid Mahogany

  • Bracing

    Non-Scalloped 5/16" Spruce X-Bracing

  • Binding

    None

  • Back & Sides Wood

    Solid Mahogany

  • Neck Dimensions

    .820 1st - .910 9th

  • Neck Wood

    Select Hardwood

  • Neck Shape

    Modified Low Oval w/ Standard Taper

  • Fingerboard Wood

    East Indian Rosewood

  • Fingerboard Inlays

    Abalone Diamonds and Squares Short Pattern

  • Scale Length

    25.4"

  • Headstock

    Solid with Square Taper, East Indian Rosewood

  • Nut Material

    Bone

  • Width at Nut

    1 11/16"

  • Saddle String Spacing

    2 1/8"

  • Electronics

    None

  • Saddle

    16" Compensated Bone Drop-In

  • Rosette

    Multi-Stripe

  • Tuners

    Ping Nickel Open Geared with Black Knobs

  • bridge

    Modern Belly East Indian Rosewood w/Ebony Pin

  • Pickguard

    Tortoise Pattern

  • Case

    Soft-Shell

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

Product Descriptions

A Lean, Mean Triple-Ought Fifteen

Here at Wildwood Guitars, we love ornate, flashy guitars. But we also have equally deep, abiding affection for elegant, simple instruments that don't need abalone inlays to get the job done with aplomb. That's why we're so proud to present the Martin 000-15M, one of the most timeless Martin guitars ever to grace our shelves.

Based on the World War II-era 15 series models that debuted in late 1939, the 000-15M brings vintage-inspired Martin tone into the modern era with immense grace and style. Martin's all-mahogany instruments from this era were favored by working-class players because of their superior playability and craftsmanship, affordable price point, and warm, rich tone--quite a historical precedent! Nevertheless, the modern 000-15M lives up to its vintage pedigree. It still delivers the sort of tone that will leave you glued to your favorite pickin' chair or couch for hours and hours at an unbelievable value. Let's take a deeper dive and see what makes the 000-15M so alluring.

Solid Wood Magic

The biggest part of the 000-15M's appeal lies in its all-solid mahogany body. There is simply nothing like a Martin acoustic guitar made of high-quality solid wood. Solid wood resonates and breathes almost as if it is alive in your hands, giving you a tactile, physical connection to the instrument. You can feel the guitar vibrate in your ribs, your gut, and your heart, and it makes for a divinely inspiring, out-of-this-world playing experience. You'll have to forgive me for getting a little ecstatic and poetic here, but it really is special that such an affordable instrument provides such deeply satisfying sonic delights!

High on the 'Hog

Speaking of delightful things, let's talk mahogany. Mahogany is most often seen singing backup to a spruce top in the world of acoustic guitars, but here it makes the most of its time in the spotlight. This classic tonewood is known for its fast response time, warmth, roundness, depth, and dryness, and the 000-15M exhibits all of these characteristics in spades. In fact, it's quite easy to get lost in the rapture of the deep when playing with one of these guitars! Mahogany's welcoming warm chocolate-y bass response, rich woody midrange, and transparent, round trebles create a sonic atmosphere that invites your fingers to wander the fretboard for days.

Furthermore, each note practically jumps out of the soundhole the instant your finger or pick touches the string, making for a wonderfully expressive playing experience. The midrange is also quite responsive, and playing hard gives you that classic Martin punch on single-notes. Also, you can get a surprising amount of sparkle when you play big cowboy chords with vigor.

Avoiding the Mud

Mahogany's reputation for warmth and woodiness can cause some guitar players trepidation at the looming threat of muddiness. However, clarity-conscious players need not worry, because the 000-15M sidesteps the dreaded muck. Mahogany's inherent harmonic dryness keeps the sound quite focused. The 000-15M has a sculpted frequency response profile that emphasizes the fundamentals with great force. So, each note on each string of your favorite fancy jazz chord sings out clearly.

Martin also made an inspired decision to use simple non-scalloped X-bracing for these guitars. Non-scalloped bracing is more rigid, which enhances the guitar's headroom. This, coupled with mahogany's aforementioned roundness, also helps keep every note tight and well-defined. As a result, the 000-15M has superb string-to-string balance. All in all, it has a voice that blends warmth and clarity in an irresistible way.

A Wooden Swiss Army Knife

A literal wooden Swiss Army Knife would be the worst invention ever, but it is an apt metaphor for the multi-faceted nature of the 000-15M. This is an acoustic guitar that can do it all! Flatpickers and fingerpickers alike will love it for its responsiveness and its roundness. Its midrange-forward voice makes it a solid building block for other instruments when used for rhythm parts. But, it can also cut through a mix when you need to take a lead. Its warmth will inspire jazzy excursions, yet its earthiness will also provoke gutsy blues playing. And, its rich voice is sure to inspire countless expressive solos. Perhaps most importantly, its focused frequency response complements the human voice beautifully. Oh, and sound engineers love it, because it records like a dream.

We are proud to showcase such an exceptional instrument. We believe that the Martin 000-15M provides legendary tone at a player-friendly price. For that, we love it with the intensity of a thousand suns. We invite you to pick one up and experience the myriad magical delights of a solid wood Martin. Whatever your musical pleasure may be, the 000-15M will prove an endlessly inspiring muse on all your acoustic adventures.

Specifications

    • Serial Number

      3031799

    • Brand Name

      Martin Guitars

    • Model

      000-15M

    • Finish Type

      Satin Dark Mahogany

    • Top Wood

      Solid Mahogany

    • Bracing

      Non-Scalloped 5/16" Spruce X-Bracing

    • Binding

      None

    • Back & Sides Wood

      Solid Mahogany

    • Neck Dimensions

      .820 1st - .910 9th

    • Neck Wood

      Select Hardwood

    • Neck Shape

      Modified Low Oval w/ Standard Taper

    • Fingerboard Wood

      East Indian Rosewood

    • Fingerboard Inlays

      Abalone Diamonds and Squares Short Pattern

    • Scale Length

      25.4"

    • Headstock

      Solid with Square Taper, East Indian Rosewood

    • Nut Material

      Bone

    • Width at Nut

      1 11/16"

    • Saddle String Spacing

      2 1/8"

    • Electronics

      None

    • Saddle

      16" Compensated Bone Drop-In

    • Rosette

      Multi-Stripe

    • Tuners

      Ping Nickel Open Geared with Black Knobs

    • bridge

      Modern Belly East Indian Rosewood w/Ebony Pin

    • Pickguard

      Tortoise Pattern

    • Case

      Soft-Shell

Why Order from Us

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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