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.