Martin 000-15M vs Martin 000-15SM

Guitar Gallery compares the Martin 000-15SM and the Martin 000-15SM. Which one do you prefer? Visit us at www.guitargallery.co.za to see the amazing range of guitars that we have in stock.

[@johngraydon506]

Anyone who takes the time to give a decent demo for us to watch deserves a thank you 🙏

[@samasoule3346]

I have playing the 15M for 2 years now, and it is a love story for us. The more i play with, the more the experience is high and powerfull while performing. This guitar is strong, fine and full of good surprises, anytime !

[@IIVVBlues]

This is a very good review. SM is definitely more open sounding. I bought the 15SM 6 months ago and have not been disappointed.

[@woodwindrain5020]

Stefan is always so informative and articulate about his reviews on specific guitars. I purchased the Larrivee OO40rw from his review on it and I was not disappointed. Its warm, loud, and vibrates against your body as you play it. I have hi-end Martin's & Taylor's among others but the Larrivee is a bomb. Now I'm looking at getting this Martin OOO15sm. It sounds amazing.

[@bohemiangroove9751]

Stefan managed to summarize the differences so concisely. The 15M is slightly more direct, punchy, with a sharper, brighter attack and high end. Whereas the 15SM is warmer, rounder in it's attack and treble frequencies. M for lead and SM for rhythm is a perfect contextual analogy. That said I own the SM andn love it immensely. Truly, there is almost nothing it cannot do, and I really have no need to look for any other expensive acoustic guitars while I have it. Thank you for a great comparison!

[@HenryPipes]

Please keep making these reviews. They are so good. I don’t think I’ll be able to come visit since I’m in the continental US, but I’ve enjoyed watching and listening over the past few years. These videos are informative and soothing. Great work! 👍

[@GuitarGallerySA]

Thank you Joshua for your kind words.

[@58DRMart]

Great comp thank you! I hear the 000-15m having more body resonance a more mellow tone where the SM has either more volume or more/better projection. For me I prefer the 000-15m.

[@etz6]

Thank You for a Great Video! I own a 00015M & love it. The thing I love the most is the balance sound of the guitar. It's just like a piano.

[@Arbuckle_A]

I REALLY want a Martin OOO-15sm. In fact it will likely be my next acoustic purchase. A year or so away, but still... ETA: Thank you for the demo guys!

[@H2K804]

Great insights Stefan, really helped me decide. I wanted an airy and warmer tone but I did need the lower fret access for a few songs I like playing. So went with the 000 15m. Thanks guys, from India.

[@khushboogulati2130]

Where did you purchase it from? I can’t find it anywhere online :(

[@angusdevine7045]

I've had 000-15sm a week now,it's absolutely fantastic!I'm at best ,a keen beginner.I took a lose but traded a studio j45 gibson for the martin, very very pleased I did!

[@chuck2388]

Why can’t all reviews and comparisons be like this. Two people more interested in the instrument than themselves. Theses guys exude class and knowledge. I wish That I could buy the SM from them. To all you other reviewers, take a lesson. It’s the guitar not you.

[@markmartin3221]

The funny things is that after switching my thoughts on and of about looks design fretboard and sound. This was the video that made me buy my SM. Glorious tone, thanks 🙏🏻

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

👍🏼👈

[@TheDennzio]

Love the unobtainable sm

[@technicknb]

WAS EXACTLY THE SAME TO ME! when i accidentally tried 00015m ...i was like...its unreal sound..it's so awesome

[@jeffreymatz]

This comparison, more than any other I've seen, shows the M excels with a pick-- and the SM with fingers only. So I guess I need both:)

[@PainkillerDCXVI]

Best guitars for fingerstyle hands down, the bass notes are always present the treble strings never eat the "oomph".

[@markmartin3221]

Great explanation of the difference between both. I would disagree however. I would use the SM for lead and M for the Rhythm. I don’t think you can go wrong with either

[@dancully2921]

I just got the 15M and couldnt be happier, like he said the warmth of the mahogany is something else, subtle but sweet

[@letempsenboite4939]

00015-SM just waaaw 🤩❤️

[@Mytwocentsisallicanafford]

Sm for me hands down my personal preference

[@startreker8591]

I am expecting this on my bday this month 00015 SM…its head is like my classical guitars y since fr the 70’s til now…my voice tone is similar to that hog’s btw ty for demoing

[@danielboykin8319]

Both of these guitars are great, the 15m definitely has more bass and treble to when you play vs the 15sm having more of a treble and mid punch. The 15sm sounds a lot more open as well. I have the 000 15m I would never trade it for any other guitar I love it!

[@752brickie]

I am a big fan of the 12 frets.

[@unitedintraditions]

I find Mahogany is that balance between Cedar and Spruce. Great review

[@CNFir-fs6zs]

Had a 00015M and a 0015M. Preferred the 00 and still have it. That 00015 MS does sound open and sort of vintage. My wife has a 1950's 015. Mellow and romantic. Sweet.

[@Crabbitt55]

Superb

[@renshimarek]

Super film ! :)

[@jmdbb]

The SM is louder and more dynamic. Closer to a sitka top to my ears.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

The 12-fret sounds considerably richer and less harsh to me than the 14, were the strings the same brand, age, etc.?

[@boyan.guitar]

I bought a sm yesterday. M is next 😎

[@willman43]

I played the 000-15m for the first time two days ago. Nice guitar but didn’t love it. I’m ordering the Martin D-28, best sounding guitar to me, a lot more $ but worth it.

[@tcjensen1]

I’d like the 000-15SM if it was short scale.

[@texhaines9957]

I like the SM best, better bass and less stretch for my goofed up fretting hand.

[@johnsullenger4397]

Retro monel strings bring out the best in these mahogany guitars imo

[@NetMillionaire]

Both great I prefer the sm ❤ just 😊

[@randyfhorvath]

What pickup do you have in your SM? Great video!!!

[@GuitarGallerySA]

K&K Pure Mini

[@randyfhorvath]

Thanks!!! I’m going back and forth between that and a LR Baggs Lryric. Any thoughts on that comparison?

[@GuitarGallerySA]

@@randyfhorvath Stefan's 000-15SM sounds amazing with the K&K Pure Mini.

[@Zed.90]

000-15M for me thank you. For my taste the sm is just too sweet, the normal M got more bite and interesting nuances which i miss in every video i’ve found on the sm.

[@technicknb]

SM model sounds more 'open' and wide when fingerpiciking

[@kevinlucken8558]

Stefan..What kind of pick up is in your ooo15sm?

[@steves12strings]

k&k pure mini

[@PaulIsbell]

How does the mahogany hold up on the road? I have read really scary things about the mahogany tops being very thin. I love this guitar so much but I fear it’s stability on stage.

[@GuitarGallerySA]

Paul, I know that Stefan (on the right) uses this guitar to gig all the time across South Africa and even traveled internationally with the guitar.

[@PaulIsbell]

Guitar Gallery which pickup system is he using? I have been reading a lot of stuff about how the weight of a pickup on mahogany can become nasty for the guitar. I’m looking into the LR Baggs Anthem pickup system.

[@GuitarGallerySA]

@@PaulIsbell Paul, Stefan is using a K&K pure mini. We have fitted a number of Anthem SL models in 000-15 models.

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

@@GuitarGallerySA 👍🏼👈

[@ezraestrada4992]

I just bought the 000 15m, next is pick up, any advice guys?

[@GuitarGallerySA]

Ezra, we mostly fit the Anthem and the Anthem SL for our clients. Stefan who sits on the right use a K&K pure mini pickup in his. The LR Baggs AES VTC should also work well.

[@Temmple]

SM for me. Prefer it’s rounder sound and a little more laid back.

[@davidarnold6376]

They both sound awesome, but the 15M sounds much better strummed, the SM good for fingerstyle...the 15M would be a tad more versatile.

[@ianlombok8872]

God.. Lombok guitar chanell.. Hello

[@mre_man]

I love the SM but it's 400 dollars difference in Canada... why..........

[@skaybaltimore]

That's what I'd like to know as well. I happen to like it better but is it $300 (USD) better? Tough call. Does the slotted head require more work? Other than that they're almost identical.

[@kevinkeith3530]

I think because the 12 fret construction coupled with slotted headstock.

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

@@skaybaltimore 👈👍🏼🎶

[@briannielsen9556]

I always find it amusing, when people talk about how the headstock, the neck or fretboard either impact the sound or not. It’s such a thing, where facts are a little difficult to be sure of. But oh my God can people sound convincing, when they state either such thing as the truth. So many different opinions on what impacts the sound of a guitar overall. But it’s the first time, I’ve heard that the actual headstock matters according to the sound 😮

[@briannielsen9556]

@@JB-lp9xr That’s what YOU say at least 😉 Some would say material, some would say body SIZE, some would say a combo of size and shape, some size, shape and material and so forth. It’s the perfect example, when a “truth” has manifested itself within one person and gets projected onto others as the truth. But some would beg to differ regarding your statement as shape being the most important factor. I just find it amusing, that such beliefs become facts 🙂You stating this is not much different than this guy stating this about a headstock or someone about the fretboard being of utmost importance. I’m just teasing you, you know 😉

[@evanwanous2466]

Is the SM the same as StreetMaster? When I bought mine it was called 000-15M StreetMaster..

[@aaronhuffman6417]

SM is the 12 fret version of the 000 15M

[@jasonantaya5440]

I heard the strings on the 000-15 and I hear the “guitar” on the 000-15S.

[@zachscoggins4688]

Great way to put it!

[@TheGreg2710]

SM is much more versatile to play all types. Sadly the M is far to narrow in fingerboard width making finger style clumsy

[@RogerThat902]

I own the 15M...and yeah, it's a beautiful guitar, but the narrowness is my only complaint. It's not bad at all, and it's not like it hinders my playing, but it is just the one thing keeping it from being perfect for me. More personal preference than anything on what is otherwise an amazing guitar.

[@CommViewer]

Roger That LA Guitars sell a custom version of the 000-15m and 00-15m with a 1 3/4 inch nut and string spacing at the bridge of 2 1/4.

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

@@CommViewer 👍🏼👈

[@jeffsimslmt]

Are you kidding me? I swear I hear a deeper tone with better harmonics on the 12 fret, slotted tuner model.

[@xXxXxRedEyexXxXx]

000-15sm is $200 more. Why?

[@kevinzki21]

probably it has more wood on the body because sm is 12 fret and wider nut. and i bet its more expensie to slot the headstock in terms of manufacturing

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

@@kevinzki21 👍🏼👈🎶

[@Skwall974]

They Talk to much et Don’t Play Enough 😤😤😤😤

[@simplespotter4016]

Did you watch the first part or you’re just deaf? you just have to be grateful for people creating this kind of content so you could be a more informative buyer.

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

@@simplespotter4016 👍🏼👈🎶🇺🇲