Martin D15 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

Solid, genuine Mahogany construction produces exceptional tone.

Item: MRTD15

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221 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

13 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"If you have doubts, DONT.. You have to play this one"

Feature:
I had to put a pickup in, but I preferred to over the electric model because it sounds better than the thinner body of the elec. It did suck though having to drill into a brand new guitar. It'd be nice if it were pre-drilled.

Quality:
built solid. I've had it for 5 years now and it resonates as true as the first day.

Desirability:
I like the dark wood. Iäm not into much inlay work, just sound. But if anything, a light binding around the body would accent it nicely.

Sound:
The first time I strummed it I could tell this was the one. It resonates better than the heavy laquered models. And it was fuller sounding, not just louder.

Ease of Use:
Martin bronze X light strings sound fantastic, but I admit it sounds best with med or light Martin strings. Other brands don't seem to bark like Martin bronze.

Submitted: 3/24/2007

Style of Music: variety

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"If you want all the sound without all the shiny thingies, look no further."

Feature:
Wanted for nothing.

Quality:
Saddle was defective, had an annoying, prominent buzz to it. Not Martin's fault-TUSQ part that came w/ the instrument, but maybe should have cheked it out before sending it off.

Value:
Yes. With a few modifications (cost was negligible, under $200 with installation work) my guitar sounds at least as good as anything on the floor in my shop's acoustic room, and better than most. And this is according to my luthier, teacher, and other players. Very worth the money spent.

Sound:
I added West African hard ivory saddle and nut, bone bridge pins, and this thing has just amazing sound and rings for days. No complaints.

Ease of Use:
Incredibly playable. I lowered the action a little with the saddle. I had it from the time I started playing a year ago, expected to outgrow it, and that has yet to happen. Friends who have been playing deacades compliment he playability. Incredibly east to modify.

Overall:
I can't imagine replacing my guitar at this point. The only real difference between this and the more high end styles was rectified with the saddle/ nut/ pin change, and the sound is amazing. I love the simple style, the color and finish just as is. If you want shiny and pretty with all the glittery-frilly abalone and such, get another guitar. This one is understated elegance with a rich, gorgeous sound and none of the extraneous "packaging." I gave it a 9 because there probably is something better out there, but I have yet to find it.

Submitted: 7/26/2006

Style of Music: anything with a great line.

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About This Product!
Description
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With the simply decorated Martin D15, Martin has reintroduced the Mahogany-top acoustic that was so popular in the 1940's (currently their most affordable guitar). The D15's solid, genuine Mahogany construction produces exeptional tone.

About the 15 Series
Martin's 15 Series allows you to satisfy your desire for a more easily affordable all solid wood Martin guitar - and they offer these guitars to you in all shapes and sizes.

These instruments feature richly stained solid Mahogany top, back, and sides to give it the distinctive look along with the recognizable Martin sound - features that mark it one of Martin's most attractive values.

Standard features for the 15 Series generally include solid Mahogany top, back and sides, herringbone decal rosette, satin finish, patented neck mortise, and "A-frame" X-bracing which enhances the rich, bright sound inherent in mahogany.

Technical Info

Model: D-15

Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Top: Solid Sapele or Genuine Mahogany

Rosette: Gold & Black Style Herringbone

Top Bracing Pattern: D1 (A-Frame)

Top Braces: Sitka/1 Style/Non-Scalloped

Back Material: Solid Sapele or Genuine Mahogany

Back Purfling: none

Side Material: Solid Sapele or Genuine Mahogany

Endpiece: none

Endpiece Inlay: none

Binding: none

Top Inlay Style: none

Side Inlay: none

Back Inlay: none

Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Nut Material: White Corian®

Headstock: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper

Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Gold Foil Logo

Heelcap: none

Fingerboard Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.4 in.

# of Frets Clear: 14

# of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16 in.

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8 in.

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 28

Fingerboard Binding: none

Finish Back & Sides: Satin/Mahogany Stain/Dark Filler

Finish Top: Satin/Dark Filler

Finish Neck: Satin/Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler

Bridge Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Bridge Style: 1 Style Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8 in.

Saddle: Compensated White Tusq

Tuning Machines: Chrome w/ Small Knobs

Recommended Strings: Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze

Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Black Dots

Pickguard: I-01 Tortoise Color

Case: 345 Hard Shell

Interior Label: Paper Label
With a tone as rich and detailed as its solid mahogany body, you won't be able to put this one down. The rosewood bridge and fingerboard contribute to the warm yet bright sound, while the satin finish lets the natural beauty of the wood shine through. Includes case.

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