Martin 000-15SM - EMPIRE MUSIC

[@HaltnHustle]

Just bought this, by far my favourite acoustic I’ve ever played 👌🏼

[@Texasbluestunes]

Me too.. bought mine about the same time.

[@douglasboyd8475]

Why don’t they make it with a pick up?

[@elsizzle2000]

damn I just played one at GC and shocked how much I loved it. More than many other guitars I played. I never thought I'd like all mahgany

[@TEN27]

Your dynamic range test is literally what I wish EVERY other reviewer would do. Please never stop that, its so so helpful for people that can't get their hands on the guitar at a local shop

[@aditparida1]

As a proud owner of this beautiful creation, I can confirm this is one of the best I ve ever owned and the sound is just something else. It has an earthy sound thaty i cant produce in any other instrument that I have.

[@kevinlucken8558]

Thank U for such a complete review on this guitar. Beautiful

[@philovance1940]

My local guitar has one of these 000-15 SM 12 fret. It’s a great guitar. I keep going back to it to play it. I have the 000-15 M and a Gibson J45 as well.

[@mikemccabe8198]

I own this Martin and am considering purchasing a J45. How would you compare the Martin to your J45?

[@philovance1940]

@@mikemccabe8198 I’ve been playing a Gibson j45 for 17 years. Every acoustic gig, jam, rehearsal, not to mention countless hours playing it at home. I also have a Martin 000-15 for about 8 years. My son plays it all the time. They are totally different. Spruce top vs all mahogany; different size necks; 000. 15 is smaller. J45 is a full size guitar. You gotta play it and decide.

[@NovakTheEnjoyer]

Really great video! I love mine. I just put Martin retro strings on and it added a bit of brilliance and brought it over into dreadnought territory, but I do agree that it’s not as loud. I happen to like that. I bought mine for recording because I wanted a guitar with a little less low end. This was the perfect choice. Still carries the lows, but without a boom. One last thing…. In the last 7 or 8 months of ownership, this guitar has opened up. The tone just keeps getting better and better. I have a few good sounding videos of mine hard at work if you care to watch. What a gem! Thanks for the video!!

[@wmrustycox]

Absolutely love my Ooo17sm !!!! Small body.. big sound.. great picker

[@Jam-m7m]

I’m trying to decide between this Martin 000-15sm. Or the Martin D-18 satin finish

[@brightneonlike]

Lush. Great review of a very sweet sounding guitar. Thanks :)

[@ironcitymusic8667]

Awesome info. So helpful when trying to buy a guitar online. 👍

[@jboy8735]

Nothing can beat that Martin tone why I won’t play nothing ealse

[@rogerd9150]

Well said!!!!! I feel the same.

[@LFF_8w3]

I have one and love it! Been wondering though … the standard series 000’s such as the 000-18 or 000-28 offers the traditional dovetail among other specs (sitka, RW, gloss, etc…). Have you ever heard of non dovetails being long-term longevity problems?

[@zachtbh]

Good question! I'm wondering about this as well

[@cjbuk74]

Collings, Taylors use some form of bolt on necks… perhaps we over think it too much 🤷🏻‍♂️ I have an OMJM which has a mortise & tenon joint.. 10 years in it sounds amazing & plays perfectly.. zero issues

[@LFF_8w3]

@@cjbuk74 Yeah probably, thank you for the input!

[@LFF_8w3]

@@zachtbh Yeah, my balance is a D-18 and the 000-15SM, but I just wonder if I should upgrade to a standard series 000 someday. No matter how you slice it, I’m grateful to even have these guitars either way. Thanks!

[@zachtbh]

@@LFF_8w3 if you have the means to get a 000 upgrade, I think it worth it. I'm still saving to own my first martin someday. I'm targeting the 000-15sm.. 😁

[@752brickie]

Joe I am considering another 12 Fret Guitar. either the Martin 000-15SM or Taylor 312. I have a 25th anniversary Grand AuditoriumTaylor in pristine condition that I would like to either sell or trade. I had a bad fall off a scaffold in '14 and my shoulders do not like the deeper bodied guitars. They are both amazing guitars. But I have never got my hands on a Taylor that does not play well with low action. The Martin's on the other hand I have. Thank you Joe !!

[@texhaines9957]

Got a Taylor AD22E mahogany top. Couldn't find one of these. This is a great sounding guitar, nice balance. Thanks Joe

[@EmpireMusicPgh]

Thanks, Howard!!

[@markmartin3221]

Hi Tex, I live in Deep South Mexico, I found one available so I paid $375 in shipping from Fla. then I had to pay $465 import tax. No Bueno! However if you can find and get one get it! Finally $1695 is what it cost me. It’s worth $4G’s to me! I’ll keep mine 4ever. It will make you sell the AD22E! The Mahogany really good quality, the rosewood fingerboard so nice. Hope you can get your hands on ☝🏻

[@im58woody]

I love the sound of this guitar but I am intimidated by the headstock when it comes time for new strings. Can anyone recommend a good instruction video for this procedure?

[@lhvent]

Great sounding guitar

[@johncrane6673]

No doubt, "one of the coolest guitars available under $2,000." However, now that I have owned one for about 4 months, IMHO this is one of the coolest guitars available at any price range! If you think you can only be happy with a ~$17,000 Kevin Ryan, you "need" to play this guitar.

[@st8kout961]

Is it true the neck truss rod is NOT adjustable?

[@stormengine3261]

What is the fretboard made of? Is that rosewood?

[@startreker8591]

I wanted this but told that it will take 4 mos…😢so I picked Guild D20…I still get 0028 o4 00018😅…got4 Martins including koa ukulele a backpacker a dreadnaught…😊y 3 guilds 🇺🇸 made

[@adamlawson4114]

You got a lefty 000-15sm?

[@henryle3281]

Do you have any in stock at this moment?

[@EmpireMusicPgh]

We have one arriving tomorrow straight from the Martin Factory! Call 412-343-5299 to pre-order.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

I paid $729 in 2020 for a Gretche Rancher falcon Jumbo electric/Acoustic with Fishman electronics and it sounds just as good even better than that Martin and Taylor trust me one that one

[@crazyRyoga]

No.

[@kevinlucken8558]

My dad can beat up your dad….

[@nilsaduran9683]

Put on headphones

[@rodolphep0nthus555]

It's amazes me when guys tell you a 790 guitar is equal or better than a 2000. That never happens in real life

[@crazyRyoga]

@@rodolphep0nthus555 It's just confirmation bias.