Martin Adds Three New Models to Mahogany Top 15 Series
September 23, 1998In 1997, C. F. Martin & Co. reintroduced mahogany top guitars to the Martin product line with the creation of the 15 Series. The first model was reminiscent of the Style 15 Martin guitars made popular during the 1940s, the D-15, a 14-fret Dreadnought with solid genuine mahogany top, back, sides, and neck. With a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $849.00, the D-15 became the lowest priced all solid wood acoustic guitar in the Martin line. More than one thousand D-15s sold during their first year. The price, playability and tone are a winning combination that has now led to the expansion of this exciting series.
Martin is proud to introduce three new additions to the 15 Series: Small bodied 00-15 and 000-15 models, plus the DC-15E Acoustic/Electric Cutaway.
The 00-15 and 000-15 models pay tribute to the small bodied Style 15 and Style 17 Martin instruments made during the first half of this century. These guitars are comfortably sized and possess a rich and delicate tone. It is no wonder that they were so valued by the blues, folk and fingerstyle guitarists of their time.
The more contemporary DC-15E combines the powerful tone of the D-15 Dreadnought with a full access Venetian (rounded) cutaway and a state-of-the-art Fishman/Martin System One onboard pickup system with slider controls.
Features common to all 15 Series instruments include solid mahogany top, sides, back and neck. The soundhole is trimmed with a single banded black and gold herringbone decal rosette. A tortoise colored pickguard protects the top from playing wear. The seams of the body -are carefully fit without bindings. The fingerboard and bridge are crafted from genuine East Indian rosewood. Tuning machines are chrome enclosed with chrome buttons.
15 Series instruments offer exceptional tone, ease of play, and legendary Martin craftsmanship at a tremendous value.
00-15 MAHOGANY TOP GRAND CONCERT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL #: 00-15 Mahogany Top Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar
TOP: Solid Genuine Mahogany Soundboard
ROSETTE: Applied Gold & Black Herringbone Decal
BRACING: 00-1 Style A-Frame Bracing
SPECIAL FEATURES: Patented Technology Applied To Body Interior & Neck To Body Joint
BACK: Two Piece Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK INLAY STRIP: None
SIDES: Solid Genuine Mahogany
END PIECE: None
NECK: Solid Genuine Mahogany
HEELCAP: None
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile with Adjustable Rod
HEADPLATE: None, Raised Gold Logo
FINGERBOARD: East Indian Rosewood Inlaid with Style 28 Position Dots
BRIDGE: East Indian Rosewood Belly Bridge with Ramps
FINISH: Satin with DM Toner & D-1 Mahogany Filler
BINDING: None
BRIDGE & END PINS: White with Tortoise Dots
SADDLE & NUT: Corian Nut, Micarta Compensated Saddle
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
TOTAL LENGTH: 38 5/8"
BODY LENGTH: 18 7/8"
BODY WIDTH: 14 5/16"
BODY DEPTH: 4 1/8"
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16" (2 1/8" Bridge Spacing)
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4" Long Scale
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed with Chrome Buttons
STRINGS: Martin SP-3100 Light Gauge Bronze Wound
INTERIOR LABEL: Paper Label Identifying Made In USA Origin & Patent #
OTHER OPTIONS: Left-handed At No Additional Charge
CASE: #620 Hardshell Case Included
AVAILABILITY: Stock Model As Of 1998 Version
000-15 MAHOGANY TOP AUDITORIUM SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL #: 000-15 Mahogany Top Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
TOP: Solid Genuine Mahogany Soundboard
ROSETTE: Applied Gold & Black Herringbone Decal
BRACING: 000-1 Style A-Frame Bracing
SPECIAL FEATURES: Patented Technology Applied To
Body Interior & Neck To Body Joint
BACK: Two Piece Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK INLAY STRIP: None
SIDES: Solid Genuine Mahogany
END PIECE: None
NECK: Solid Genuine Mahogany
HEELCAP: None
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile with Adjustable Rod
HEADPLATE: None, Raised Gold Logo
FINGERBOARD: East Indian Rosewood Inlaid with Style 28 Position Dots
BRIDGE: East Indian Rosewood Belly Bridge with Ramps
FINISH: Satin with DM Toner & D-1 Mahogany Filler
BINDING: None
BRIDGE & END PINS: White with Tortoise Dots
SADDLE & NUT: Corian Nut, Micarta. Compensated Saddle
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
TOTAL LENGTH: 39 5/8" (1000.7 mm)
BODY LENGTH: 19 1/8" (492.1 mm)
BODY WIDTH: 15" (381 mm)
BODY DEPTH: 4 1/8" (104.8 mm)
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16" (2 1/8" Bridge Spacing)
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4" Long Scale
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed with Chrome Buttons
STRINGS: Martin SP-3100 Light Gauge Bronze Wound
INTERIOR LABEL: Paper Label Identifying Made In USA Origin & Patent #
OTHER OPTIONS: Left-handed At No Additional Charge
CASE: #330 Hardshell Case Included
AVAILABILITY: Stock Model As Of 1998 Version
DC-15E CUTAWAY ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL #: DC-15E Mahogany Top Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic/Electric
TOP: Solid Genuine Mahogany Soundboard.
ROSETTE: Applied Herringbone Decal Rosette
BRACING: D-1 Style A-Frarne Bracing
SPECIAL FEATURES: Patented Technology Applied To Body Interior & Neck To Body Joint
BACK: Two Piece Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK INLAY STRIP: None
SIDES: Solid Genuine Mahogany
END PIECE: None
NECK: Solid Genuine Mahogany
HEELCAP: None
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile with Adjustable Rod
HEADPLATE: None, Raised Gold Logo
FINGERBOARD: East Indian Rosewood Inlaid with Style 28 Position Dots
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