***SOLD*** 2yr old mint condition Martin 000-15SM made in USA in Nazareth, Pennsylvania ($2,700 retail value with Waverly tuners & hardshell case) offers a vintage-inspired take on Martin’s Auditorium body with a 12-fret neck joint and slotted headstock for classic style and feel. It features all-solid mahogany construction, non-scalloped spruce X-bracing, and a satin finish for a natural, smooth feel. The longer 25.4" scale length and 1 3/4" nut width provide plenty of room for expressive playing, while the Modified Low Oval neck profile ensures comfort across positions. The East Indian rosewood fingerboard includes diamond and square abalone inlays with added ($300 value) Waverly Tortoise side-mount tuners professionally installed ($100 value) by authorized Martin Luthier complete the traditional aesthetic look w/ Tortoise pickguard. A Martin hardshell case ($300) value) is included (typically comes with softshell gigbag). The retail value w/ upgraded Waverly tuners & Martin hardshell case...Total Value of $2,700 plus tax=$3,000
CASH SALE PRICE First $1,500. Thinning out my inventory due to move.
Note: The 12-fret body design of the Martin 000-15SM creates a wider, deeper, and more three-dimensional tone compared to a standard 14-fret guitar.
Because an all-mahogany guitar is already naturally warm and focused, the unique physical architecture of the 12-fret layout alters how that mahogany top vibrates, transforming its sonic footprint in four distinct ways:
1. Enhanced Bass and "Low-End Bloom"
When a guitar is designed for the neck to meet the body at the 12th fret instead of the 14th, the bridge must be physically moved further down toward the tail block. This places the bridge directly in the center of the lower bout—the widest, most flexible part of the soundboard. Driving the top wood from this exact "sweet spot" allows the guitar to produce a rounder, warmer, and more prominent bass response that you can feel against your chest.
2. Greater Volume and Room Projection
To reach the 12th fret without drastically shortening the scale length, Martin elongates the upper bout of the body. This elongated shape creates a physically larger internal air chamber than a standard 14-fret 000. More air volume inside the guitar translates directly to increased acoustic projection and louder overall output, allowing the guitar to fill a room easily with less picking effort.