C.F. Martin & Co 000-15M Lh

Essential Information About the Martin 000-15M Left-Handed Guitar

• Left-handed version of a Martin classic, designed for a natural left-hand playing experience.


• All mahogany (top, back, and sides) for a woody, warm, and darker tone, very inspiring for voice-guitar playing.


• 000 format comfortable and balanced, with generous bass without the bulk of a dreadnought.


• Made in Nazareth (USA) and delivered with a case to protect the instrument daily and on the go.

The 15 Series: The American "All Mahogany" Martin Spirit

Marketed for nearly a century, the 15 series has established itself as an iconic entry point into the Martin universe: crafted in the American workshops of Nazareth, with a simple and musical philosophy. Less focused on "brightness" than other series, it emphasizes a strong and organic identity, long favored by guitarists seeking a more earthy and intimate character. With the 000-15M left-handed version, you find the same lutherie excellence in a format particularly appreciated for its versatility and comfort.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The Martin 000-15M left-handed model is aimed both at intermediate guitarists looking for a reference instrument and advanced musicians who want a characterful acoustic for composing, recording, or accompanying vocals. Its 000 format excels in fingerstyle, folk, blues, and pop, while remaining very comfortable with a pick for nuanced rhythms. The neck joint at the 14th fret facilitates access to higher positions to enrich your voicings and arrangements.

Sound

The choice of an all mahogany construction (top, back, and sides) gives this 000-15M a recognizable tone: present mids, a soft attack, and a natural roundness that highlights dynamic playing and nuances. The X bracing, combined with a Sitka spruce top bracing, contributes to a responsive and balanced response, with sufficient projection for group playing while maintaining beautiful intimacy in solo performance. The 000 format provides generous bass support and excellent comfort, while the satin finish allows the instrument to vibrate freely for a very "alive" feel under the fingers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, you can opt for a set of Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light (SP7100) strings, identical to those factory-installed. This is a safe choice to maintain the balance, playability, and expected tonal color of this model.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body	Nbrs of frets	20
Format	000	Scale (mm)	645 mm
Left handed	Yes	Tuning pegs	Open, nickel finish, Butterbean buttons
Cutaway	No	Bridge	East Indian rosewood
Strings	Steel	Nut	Bone 42.9 mm (Head), offset bone radius 406 mm (Bridge)
Nbr of strings	6	Original Strings	Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light (SP7100)
Top	Mahogany	Cover/case	Case
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Headstock	Massive, With straight collar, East Indian rosewood
Bracing	X	Neck Type	Glued
Nets	Boltaron	Electroacoustic	No
Neck	Mahogany	Color	Brown
Neck format	Modified low oval	Finishing	Satin varnish
Nut Width	42.9 mm	Hardware	Nickel
Marker	Style diamonds & squares

Body type	000, body/neck joint at the 14th fret	Scale length	25.4" / 645 mm
Back & sides	Mahogany	Fretboard width at 12th fret	54 mm / 2.13"
Top bracing	Sitka spruce	Fretboard	East Indian rosewood
Rosette	multiple rings	Inlays	Style diamonds & squares
Pickguard	faux tortoise	Number of frets	20
Binding	Boltaron	Body/neck joint	glued, simple dovetail joint
Finish	satin lacquer	Bridge type	glued, Belly style
Back & sides finish	satin lacquer, dark mahogany finish	String spacing at bridge	54 mm / 2.13"
Neck shape	Modified low oval	Bridge pins	ebony
Neck finish	satin lacquer	Tuners	Open gear, nickel finish, Butterbean buttons