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 exceptional 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.
11/13
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