Martin 000-15SM, acoustic, 2016
C. F. Martin & Co., acoustic. Serial # 1853441.
“The Martin 000-15SM acoustic guitar model continues the tradition with solid construction and a rich satin finish. The Martin 000-size 12-fret neck features a slotted headstock.”
Martin 000-15SM Acoustic Guitar Specifications:
• Construction: Ply Blocks/Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
• Body Size: 000 12-Fret
• Top: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Rosette: Single Ring
• Top Bracing Pattern: A-Frame “X”
• Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16”
• Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Side and Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Nut Material: Bone
• Headstock: Slotted/Square Taper
• Headplate: Solid East Indian RW
• Fingerboard and Bridge Material: Morado
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Number of Frets Clear: 12. Number of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Width - at Nut: 1-3/4”; at 12th Fret: 2-1/4”
• Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Short Pattern
• Finish Back, Sides Top, and Neck: Satin
• Bridge Style: Belly Bridge
• String Spacing: 2-1/4”
• Saddle: 16” Radius/Compensated/Bone
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Ivoroid Buttons
• Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
• Bridge & End Pins: Solid Black Ebony
• Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
• Case: 331 Hardshell
Personal note: I purchased this guitar in May 2016. My first guitar was a Gibson B-25, purchased in 1964. It was destroyed when I accidentally stepped on it. I replaced it in 1969 with a Gibson Blue Ridge, a large dreadnought that I still have. I preferred a smaller size, and moved to the Martin, which became my primary acoustic guitar.