C.F. Martin & Co 000-15Sm

Essential Information About the Martin 000-15SM Guitar

• All mahogany (top, back, and sides) for a woody, warm, and very "roots" tone.


• 000 body size and 12th fret neck joint: immediate comfort, quick response, perfect for fingerstyle.


• X-bracing with Sitka spruce top bracing: balanced projection and beautiful dynamics.


• Satin finish: natural feel, vintage look, and pleasant handling.

A 15 Series with a vintage vibe, true to Martin all-mahogany models

The 000-15SM fits within the spirit of Martin's all-mahogany models that appeared in the early 20th century, sought after for their elegant simplicity and organic sonic signature. Within the range, it stands as a highly musical folk guitar, focused on the essentials: quality woods, efficient craftsmanship, and a sober aesthetic that puts the instrument front and center.

For which guitarist and styles?

With its 000 body size and 12th fret body/neck joint, the 000-15SM targets the serious beginner to intermediate guitarist who wants an expressive and inspiring instrument. It excels in blues, folk, vocal accompaniment, and fingerpicking, while remaining very convincing with a pick for nuanced rhythm playing.

The sound

The combination of a mahogany top and mahogany back and sides emphasizes a rich midrange, a clear attack, and a very present woody character, with natural compression that flatters fingerstyle playing. The 000 body size offers an excellent balance between precision and warmth, while the 12th fret neck joint promotes a more "open" resonance feel and surprisingly generous bass for this body size. The X-bracing, reinforced by Sitka spruce top bracing, helps maintain projection and dynamics, ideal for transitioning from light picking to stronger strumming without losing definition.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve the original feel and balance, you can stick with the Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light strings (SP7100) installed at the factory. A gig bag is included for transport and storage.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body	Nbrs of frets	20
Format	000	Scale (mm)	645 mm
Left handed	No	Tuning pegs	Golden Age, bright nickel finish, ivoroid
Cutaway	No	Bridge	East Indian rosewood
Strings	Steel	Nut	Bone 44.4 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	Cover
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Headstock	With straight collar, East Indian rosewood, Openwork
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 size	000	Fingerboard	East Indian rosewood
Body type	000, 12th fret body/neck joint	Inlays	Diamonds & squares style
Back & sides	Mahogany	Number of frets	20
Top bracing	Sitka spruce	Scale length	645 mm / 25.4"
Binding	Boltaron	Fingerboard width at 12th fret	57 mm / 2.24"
Rosette	multiple rings	Nuts	Bone 44.4 mm / 1.75" (headstock), compensated bone radius 406 mm / 16" (bridge)
Pickguard	faux tortoise	Neck finish	satin lacquer
Finish	satin lacquer	Bridge type	fixed, Belly style
Back & sides finish	satin lacquer, dark mahogany finish	String spacing at bridge	57 mm / 2.24"
Neck shape	Modified low oval	Bridge pins	ebony
Body/neck joint	glued, single dovetail joint	Tuners	Golden Age, bright nickel finish, ivoroid buttons