Martin Guitars
000-15SM - 12 Fret Solid Mahogany Acoustic Guitar
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer’s specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
Specifications:
Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
Body Size: 000 12-Fret
Top: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Rosette: Single Ring
Top Bracing Pattern: A-Frame "X"
Top Braces: Solid Spruce 5/16"
Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Back Purfling: None
Side Material: Solid 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: Bone
Headstock: Slotted/Square Taper
Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Heelcap: None
Fingerboard Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.4''
# Of Frets Clear: 12
# Of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3/4"
Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/4"
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Short Pattern
Fingerboard Binding: None
Finish Back & Sides: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
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 colour
Case: Gigbag included
Reviews
Fantastic! Love it 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
Surprisingly, I found this guitar had a deeper and chunkier low end when compared to the dreadnought or 14 fret version in the same series. It might have to do with the elongated body but I'm not sure. All I know is that I absolutely love it and play it almost every day for the past two years. I haven't even had it professionally set up yet either. Played great from day one.
There are absolutely no frills on this guitar although the tuning pegs have a slightly ornate and classic look to them. No binding and no nonsense. All the money goes into the materials and craftsmanship. Things you should know about this guitar are that the matte finish will develop a gloss where your hand makes repeated contact. The strings have a slightly larger spacing than most acoustics which is great for finger style and flat picking. I definitely agree that this guitar begs to be picked. I've been playing mine with Ernie Ball everlast medium light which I seem to prefer over Martin or the Dadario strings for this guitar. The woods used have an intoxicating smell, and the vanilla scent inside the hard case combines to create the smell of sweet tobacco and brandy every time I open the case.
If there was any downside to this guitar it would have to be that the frets seem to be made of butter. I have more wear on the second and third frets of the first and second string after a few months of playing then I see you on cheap beginner guitars after 10 years. I think this is one of the ways they keep the cost down on this great guitar. This is by no means a reason to overlook it. It is also by far the lightest acoustic guitar that I've ever picked up. The finish will get scratched very easily as the wood finish is not hard and glossy but rather a light matte finish that leaves the wood feeling open and resonant. Running your hand over the back of the guitar feels like a beautifully sanded plank of wood as opposed to a hard plastic finish. I also agree that it is not a very loud guitar by any means. Not sure how well it holds up in a group setting.
If you enjoy the warm tone of mahogany and smaller body guitars then it's a no-brainer in this price range. Nothing touches it in my opinion in terms of playability and tone. I also really enjoy the 1930s understated aesthetics of this instrument.
Tip: Don't install the peg for the strap if you don't intend to play standing up. This lets you look inside the guitar which is easily just as beautiful as the outside. It's also the only way you can see the model in serial numbers.
Do yourself a favor. Take the leap. You will never look back. 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
'Cause it is everything you hope it might be!
I pondered this for months, having read every review and seen every video review, and finally ordered it blind (yep risked not playing it before) during COVD.
I could not be happier.
It played great literally out of the box, only requiring a slight turn to tune the high E!
If you are looking to step away from the spruce top boom, brightness and twangy, as I was, this guitar is for you. It is all warm and mellow Martin. Nonetheless, It has great sustain and nice rumble and growl to it.
The guitar literally just begs to be finger picked. While it is comfortable and sounds good to strum, given the neck is at a sweet spot between the width of a regular acoustic and a classical guitar, it really encourages you to pick. And, it just shines in terms of sound when picking. This is exactly what I was looking for, so being a 12 fret and a smaller body size also comfortably fits the bill for me.
It is an understated, beauty, which grows on you the longer you look at it - rich brown mahogany, real abalone inlay, and the slotted headstock just makes this one of the nicer looking guitars in my mind. (In retrospect, I would have requested they not install a pickguard to fully display the top and given I don't have need for it.) The smell is truly intoxicating, and beckons. I feel I should pour myself a whiskey neat and don a fresh collared shirt every time I open the case. It isn't pretentious. It is classy!
The case is quality. My preference would be for the top of the case to be a little more rigid. However, the interior is as plush as can be and it fits the guitar snug as bug.
This really is a forever guitar, if you are looking for: 1) a finger picking friendly guitar 2) with a something mellower than your spruce-top acoustic 3) good with a 12 fret
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Sweetie 4 of 13 customers found this review helpful
I play complex finger-style material and there are times when it feels as though the guitar is playing with me. It's like it can understand what I'm trying to get out of it.
I've owned several Martins and this one has become my favorite. My only "complaint" is that it isn't as loud as a spruce/rosewood guitar. If you sing, this is a great tool for you.
Impressive 4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 000-15SM - 12 Fret Solid Mahogany Acoustic Guitar | 351881 |
