Martin Streetmaster (000-15M)

Playing the Martin Streetmaster is like getting a warm hug, which leaves you with a fuzzy and comfy feeling. I borrowed this guitar from a good friend of mine, and it is really special. It is light as a feather, and it sounds incredible.
It's essentially a 000-15M but with a distressed and worn look to it. It kind of reminds me of a barn find guitar that has lived, and tells stories just by looking at it. Thanks to my buddy for lending me this beaut for a couple of days.
The recordings has only been altered in a way so that it shows the true sound of the guitar. I record in a fairly small space with a prominent emphasis around 100-200hz, otherwise it's completely transparrent, although a bit reverb has been added for some atmosphere.
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//Chris Effort
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[@imhatchmantoo]

Finally , a killer demo of this guitar... I will buy this guitar and they should be paying you Sir.

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Came here for the guitar, stayed for Chris’ mesmerizing playing

[@ChrisEffort]

Man, thank you!

[@lynguist]

best sonic representation of the actual sound of this guitar i found on youtube. and best acoustic guitar i ever owned including a hd35.

[@ioodyssey3740]

The 000-15m only gets better with age. The sound really opens up and deepens. Mine is about 5 years old now. It's a regular 15m - I removed the pickguard when I got it and I'm wearing in the finish with hours of playing. Took a tour of the Martin factory to see where they made it last year. Great seeing all the Mahogany bodies in production.

[@ABBYDOG26]

I bought this guitar because of this video. Best decision I ever made.

[@benoitlhote7041]

Thank you Chris for your soft playing, it makes me quiet and happy each time I am listening to your notes. Don't matter the barb ahd hairs, Take care of you

[@Jaxparoh]

Wow, wanted to learn about this model; I have the 000-16 StreetMaster, love it, but your playing is mesmerizing.I could play this video over and over all night long like a great album. Thank you Chris for the inspiration and peaceful moments. 🙏🏻

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you so much Jax! I’d love to try or demo a 000-16 StreetMaster sometime, awesome combination of tone woods. Thanks again for your kind comment, take care.

[@youdagoob]

The aesthetics, the tonal balance, the finger picking, the strumming, the beard... all near perfection. AMAZING.

[@ChrisEffort]

Haha thanks Web! Appreciate it

[@SigGuy320]

Your playing is absolutely phenomenal. I came here looking for a demo of this guitar, and now I'm leaving as a fan. Subscribed!

[@ChrisEffort]

I really appreciate your kindness, thank you so much sir.

[@unitedintraditions]

Me too... subscribed 🙌

[@ChrisEffort]

@@unitedintraditions Thank you so much

[@sergi23]

Happened the same to me. If ever a disaster (God forbid) strikes you and you loose your guitars, all my guitars are yours! Cheers, keep it up.

[@MichaelRobert-my4fq]

Great playing, And that is one of the coolest vintage style guitars that I've seen yet!

[@daniilbondar7895]

that's really awesome man thank you so much

[@JaredHalleyMusic]

your playing and high quality video/sound made me buy this guitar and I don't regret it one bit :) thank you!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Jared! And congratulations on that new guitar. It’s a GREAT guitar. So much mojo and tone going on.

[@ComicKish]

@@ChrisEffort i got 4 days to return my taylor at guitar center should i return it and get this guitar

[@ChrisEffort]

@@ComicKish So many things to consider, so I won’t be able to decide for you. What Taylor guitar is it? Do you favor the sound of mahogany over something else? Taylor tends to be much more modern in sound and feel, the 15 series is very much the opposite. .

[@dionst.michael1482]

Yes you do. You regret it every day.

[@aaron.debattista]

Wow... Wow wow wow..... Wow.

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Aaron 🙏🙏

[@NISIROVEDE]

FANTASTIC!!!!! Chapeau!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BobK5]

This what a non torrified or baked, non VTS guitar sounds like, and it’s great 🤩

[@ke72499]

Mennnn the vibrations of the sound of this guitar it touches my soul!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Kent

[@trey_dizzle4161]

i just bought one of these this weekend. i tried a few guitars in this price range but the martin definitely had the best neck and sweeter tone

[@4jrbirdman]

That's story telling with a guitar!

[@ChrisEffort]

Man! Thank you Allen

[@jacobgantt1472]

This is awesome dude. I just ordered one of these beauties, and I was wondering if I made the right choice and going through all the videos I could find until I stumbled on yours. The way you played this guitar really brought to life it’s beauty and I am now happy with my decision and I’m excited to welcome this baby home!

[@ChrisEffort]

Hi Jacob Im glad I was able to give you some reassurance on your purchase. In fact I'm sure you're going to love it. I recently bought a 000-15, which is essentially the same thing, and I'm over the moon how great that guitar is too. And thanks a lot for your kind words. Take care, and if you want, let me know what you think when you receive your Streetmaster :-)

[@koujisakurai4256]

@@ChrisEffort や

[@paulhendershott667]

I have this guitar and love it! I play a lot of fingerstyle like you and it is the warmest well rounded sound I've found. I played every guitar at the Martin Factory in PA last summer and the only one that grabbed me was the 000-16 Streetmaster. It will be my next guitar...similar the 000-15M Streetmaster but with the VTS Spruce top, it has the "other" sound that I sometimes am looking for. It is more articulate than the 000-18 or 000-28HD that I played at a fraction of their prices!

[@danyjacco4853]

I just love reviews like this! All about the tone! That's what I'm looking for when I click on an acoustic guitar video! Thanks man

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Dany. I really appreciate your comment

[@terryfitzpatrick5602]

I could listen to your playing for hours and never tire of that beautiful fingerstyle.

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you so much Terry, I appreciate that more than you know

[@SquantoShinyShorts]

Very tasteful playing

[@ChrisEffort]

Thanks man!

[@cculverl]

I don't know that I have ever heard a more beautifully played guitar. /thank you.

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you so much good sir!

[@dudebroguymate]

You have in his 000-15M video :)

[@another8470]

Another video of brilliant playing by Chris.

[@cglass8277]

Sounds amazing

[@keno4755]

Very nice playing man

[@gerrit555]

Sounds really great!

[@aaronlturner]

Beautiful!

[@John-wr6yo]

I really,really like this mans wonderful way of playing guitar. He makes it sound like a boutique grade instrument. Melodicly enchanting.

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you John, it’s very kind of you!

[@douglasholdenjr.45]

Great playing, brotha!!! Beautiful sounding guitar!!!

[@danielgannon9502]

My goodness! Beautiful sound...marvelous player! I own a Martin 000-15SM that I hoped to compare to the 000-15M with this video, but your playing is far beyond my capabilities...Bravo! Subscribed.

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Daniel! It means a lot to me. I’d love to try one of those SM 15’s one day. It’s the 12 fret and slotted headstock models right?

[@danielgannon9502]

@@ChrisEffort Yes, That's the one, thanks! Love to hear your thoughts on that one.

[@jimdoner3443]

Awesome 🎉🎉🎉

[@martincollins3221]

I love my Streetmaster. Great Demo, thanks Chris.

[@jeppep95]

Sounded absolutely beautiful

[@ChrisEffort]

Thanks man I really appreciate your kind comment

[@SergeUnplugged]

Wow, that instrument really shines in your hands!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you very much Serge. I am happy I had the opportunity to borrow it for a while.

[@dionst.michael1482]

Really, more of a satin finish.

[@shorttime1351]

Good lawd that sounds incredible! nothing sounds like a Martin

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you very much

[@shorttime1351]

@@ChrisEffort Heck yeah man. Thank you. How would you compare that to the D-15m Streetmaster? I bought the d-15m recently online and got it and sounded beautiful, but better for picking. I had to return it bc when hammering on the first few frets of the high-E string, it twanged and fizzled out (the sound). I was so bummed but now thinking of getting the 000 style bc they say it's better for finger picking.

[@cmoreno12345]

Wow. That sounded amazing! Very inspirational for me. I’m going to try to play that. So beautiful.

[@donaldcunningham7683]

Got my 00015m last week and love it. Chris, you are now my Inspiration to practice. I really enjoyed the video.

[@ChrisEffort]

Congratulations Donald, it’s gonna be a friend for life. And thank you so much. I appreciate that very much. Take care

[@moviesuae]

Beautiful playing... my next Martin for sure...

[@ChrisEffort]

Thanks bro! Appreciate it.

[@teashea1]

nicely done -----

[@paulgregory1896]

Beautiful playing!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Paul, I appreciate your kind words!

[@bbfrewp365]

It is a simple and very beautiful performance. It is very difficult to produce such a beautiful sound and it is technically wonderful. The emotion and music of your country of birth resonates with me.

[@bbfrewp365]

I bought this guitar after seeing you play. Thank you very much.

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you very much Toshi, I’m glad you liked it. Take care

[@jimsteele2072]

I really like the fact that the pickguard is removed. I like the top to have nothing on it but the bridge. ✌️

[@thesunshinemanmusic]

Sounds great, Chris. Your playing and the songs and the guitar all sound great. I just got my StreetMaster 000-15M and I’m loving it.

[@SuperEdge67]

I got mine 3 weeks ago and I’m loving it. Best acoustic guitar I’ve owned.

[@thesunshinemanmusic]

Fantastic! I’m thrilled with mine. Many happy years of good music to you! 🎸👍

[@dionst.michael1482]

Everything sounds good when you fingerpick them

[@vertigo2112]

I can listen to you play for hours.

[@Pablodwnunda]

Beautiful. Gday and subbed from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ChrisEffort]

Hi Paul, thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@jeffreymcdonough418]

Love your music! It's what Martin guitars and fingerpicking are all about. I have a 00L, btw 😉

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you so much Jeffrey. I’ve tried a 00L - and I loved it!

[@Dodgyguitarist]

just bought this geetar and i love it!

[@kotadog5284]

I suppose I stumbled onto this video as I was looking for reviews for the Martin 000-15M Streetmaster. I'm so glad this popped up! Chris, your playing is so amazing. It makes a person wish they could just play as good. I would say Martin owes you. I ended up buying a 000-15M Streetmaster. I can't play it anywhere as well as you do but I fell in love with the sound the guitar produces thank to your playing.

[@ChrisEffort]

I really appreciate your kind words 🙏 Thank you!

[@kevingordon8456]

Beautiful playing! I have the same guitar, love it!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Kevin! I really appreciate it. This one belongs to a good friend of mine, I have the regular 000-15 which is equally as amazing. Great guitars

[@danyjacco4853]

Love your playing

[@arleymoreno25]

Caballero de barba larga, te has ganado todo mi respeto con tu forma de tocar, demasiado inspirador! Pdt; ya quisiera una guitarra de esas! 😂

[@ChrisEffort]

Muchas gracias señor Arley 🙏

[@sofusfrancisco]

Sick video dude 😻 I really love this guitar and your review is amazing.

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you bud, it means a lot to me.

[@michaelsowul1]

Absolutely beautiful!! Your touch and tone are perfect! I just purchased the same Martin and am just beginning my excursion into the acoustic guitar world. Thanks for sharing your talents!

[@ChrisEffort]

Oh man thank you Michael! Really appreciate you. Congrats on your new purchase, how are you liking it so far?

[@DrRobert65]

Really enjoy the simplicity of your videos, and your playing. And the only few videos you have so far all showcase stuff I’m interested in! Keep em coming!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Dalton. That’s great to hear, I believe there is a possibility we may have great taste, haha.

[@THOMANDTHEWOLVES]

Love your tone!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you! I love your comment

[@THOMANDTHEWOLVES]

@@ChrisEffort some say the streetmaster sounds slightly different - do you prefer the normal 000-15m or the street?

[@ChrisEffort]

@@THOMANDTHEWOLVES It’s tough to say, because I think every 000-15 will sound slightly different. My 000-15 sounds incredible, it’s light and very responsive, the StreetMaster I borrowed was too, but felt and sounded somehow stiffer, not in a bad way. It might just be a setup thing tbh. In truth I would just go for the one that look and sounds the best to you. Some of the StreetMasters can in my opinion look it little too overdone with the relic.

[@judesanchezjr6929]

Hi Chris, I just want to let you know that I enjoyed listening to your playing. It brought me back down memory lane. This guitar sounds so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you so much Jude! Your kind words put a giant smile on my face :D Take care friend

[@fabienares5577]

The best reviewer ever! 🙏 Love your playing

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you so much Fabien. You are way to kind.

[@musobill]

Superb feel and playing as always Chris. A genuine treat to listen to. The guitar has such a beautiful tone too and you've captured it so well. Thanks! 😃

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Bill! Your comments are always a treat to read. Makes me smile. Take care

[@anguish68]

Just stunning playing. Just found your channel I have a broken wrist and can’t play. I feel good from watching this for sure. Great channel, great sound and beautiful playing. Keep it up. 4:34

[@ChrisEffort]

Thanks man, really appreciate it. I hope you get a speedy recovery mate.

[@leelossi1257]

Love this guitar...it's a bargain

[@mariodriessen9740]

Beautiful! ❤️

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Mario 🙏

[@sebastianyip8838]

Awesome bro , you definitely deserve more subscribers like likes !

[@ChrisEffort]

That is very kind of you to say that Sebastian. I really appreciate it. Thank you!

[@rogerd9150]

I don’t have one of these but I’ve never heard one that didn’t sound incredible. Liked and subscribed!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Roger!

[@maliitail6556]

It was so amazing ‼️🙀✨

[@davidarnold6376]

The Streetmaster's sound really great, you are playing it so fine too...I heard the Streetmaster have a completely different finish than the regular 000-15m & sm!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you! I think the finishes on all variants of the 15 series are very much alike apart from the patina look/burst on the StreetMaster.

[@softsouthernknight]

Sounds like Custom Shop Martin! Hide glue construction for sure.

[@ChrisEffort]

Unfortunately I don’t think it is. I’m pretty sure it’s the same construction as a regular 000-15, which is believe is a ‘simple dovetail’ straight tenon joint with a bolt. But it sound amazing nonetheless. Thanks for your comment, and merry Christmas

[@brandonbock4763]

Chris, I’ve fallen in love with your style of guitar playing. Thank you. Question, where can I find more music like it? What are your inspirations?

[@im58woody]

Gorgeous playing! I want that guitar too! Subscribed

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you! Yeah me too, it’s a wonderful instrument.

[@im58woody]

@@ChrisEffort Turns out I did buy one! I put a Baggs Anthem SL in it and play it every week in church.

[@kaizekelvin3569]

I was torn between the 00015M and the D16E (short finger), but after seeing your performance, I’m leaning towards the 00015M. I also liked the 00028, but the price is a bit too high for me.

[@noppavittanapatthanon4074]

I like the warm sound og mahagany wood

[@johngraydon506]

Nice 👍

[@JachoWoods]

Just got one of these. Best decision ever.. now I just gotta learn how to play it as smooth as you lol

[@ChrisEffort]

Congrats Jacob, I’m sure that’s gonna serve you very well. Spectacular guitar. And thanks for your kind words 🙏

[@BrendanMiranda]

Snuck some Stable Song in there like that. 😮 You’re trying to get me to spend the bag doing that 🤯💰

[@ChrisEffort]

Haha, I’m sorry man! If you have the cash to spend it’s a great place to spend it.

[@logandm]

Chris, I bought the 000-15m in large part because of the work you've done here. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I've spent some time learning these parts youve composed and they're living on here in NC with me! What capo are you using here? The ones I have aren't fitting the neck profile of the Martin all that well. Take care!

[@ChrisEffort]

I’m glad your enjoy my song and of course your new guitar! It’s a stunner. I use a Paige capo. They are great for keeping your guitar in tune when tightening it. Take care as well brother

[@smflyboy]

Another great video. This guitar sounds so good. And I LOVE the finish. Chris, which do you prefer? The 15M or the 15SM, if you could only own one?

[@ChrisEffort]

Thanks man! It would be the SM - it just has a vibe - although I do miss being able to reach the 14th fret sometimes.

[@diezelvh4133]

I'm a drop d player and I've never found a better acoustic for it.

[@ChrisEffort]

I’m with you, it’s a great guitar for different tunings.

[@amanfromgreatbritain2348]

@@ChrisEffort have you tried detuning this guitar a full step to a D? I'm looking for a guitar that can handle being detuned without going out of tune often. You have detuned here right? How was the guitar for staying in tune? Incredible playing by the way

[@fattythecat5840]

@@amanfromgreatbritain2348 the real questions don't get answered do they bro!?

[@Lalairu]

I love mahogany guitars. The 000 or auditorioum is my favourite shape. The Martin 00015 or the Guild M20 are amazing. I also like Taylor models, but they have their own place. I wish I could afford one of these. I will have to stick to a Sigma XD

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you for your comment Lalairu 🙏

[@Lalairu]

@@ChrisEffort take care :3

[@linping5698]

What this first song i like that and love you playing

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you! It’s one of my own tunes.

[@manuelramirez3385]

Like everyone else, came for the guitar review but damn, man. Beautiful tones that you being out of that guitar. Truly excellent. Are these your pieces? Also, what tuning are you using if you don’t mind me asking?

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you very much Manuel! It means a bunch. Yeah I try only to use original compositions in my videos. The tunings I believe are just standard and drop d in this one.

[@OleksandrBanashko]

Amazing playing man. Sounds so great. How you equalaized the sound?

[@sarahlizzy6033]

So so beautiful. I love your playing. What is your preference for strings on the Martin 00-15m/000-15m?

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Sarah, I appreciate it. I mainly use 12’s either the Martin MA540T or Martin Retros. Retros sound so good on a mahogany Martin guitar, and they are very reasonably priced.

[@ralphdrees4413]

Ah my dream guitar here. Unfortunately my budget is probably closer to the Sigma/Ami/Ditson clones of this guitar at the moment.

[@WeatherReport]

Thanks for this great video. Very nice playing with that great sounding Martin. What strings do you have on there, may I ask?

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you very much. The strings are the lifespan 2.0 12s - but they are not brand new in this video. They sound great for a pretty long time. I do love the Retro strings as well.

[@kentdaddy42037]

I was just about to ask the same thing.. I've always put EXP15'S on my Fender GA45SCE but now that I have a StreetMaster coming I am open to trying something new and good gracious your playing on that guitar sounds absolutely amazing my good man.. Was soooo close to buying a 2019 Taylor 322E but after stumbling across the StreetMaster and listening to it being played in a bunch of different styles on KZbin I just had to have one..

[@Jam-m7m]

I just subscribed you sound amazing, I am looking at this Streetmaster 000-15 and the new Streetmaster 000-16 have you looked into the new 000-16 Adirondack spruce top Martin

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Dale. I haven’t tried the 000-16, but I’m not too keen on the way the aging looks on the Adirondack top. But I’m sure it sounds wonderful.

[@tonato17]

Sounds beautiful man. What'd be the difference between the 000-15 and the streetmaster 000-15? Thanks!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thanks man! The only differences I’m aware of is that the StreetMaster has katalox fretboard and bridge instead of rosewood on the standard 000-15. Other than that they are identical except for the distressing.

[@tonato17]

@@ChrisEffort I just happen to need this guitar in my life now

[@bvs5164]

All of the compliments are well deserved. Is the signal chain simple/complex? Thank you.

[@ChrisEffort]

That is very kind of you, thank you. It’s fairly simple - I may have stated the signal chain in the description, I’m not sure, so if not let me know :-)

[@bvs5164]

@@ChrisEffort Yes, signal chain in extended description. Thank you

[@SingYourHeartOut783]

Oh my god, please tell me what that tuning is in the first clip?!

[@LoneWolf-cv6pl]

Which do you prefer the mahogany 00015 or this Street master?

[@ChrisEffort]

It’s a tie between the two, it comes down to what esthetics you like the most. They are so close spec-wise. StreetMaster uses katalox for fretboard and bridge, and 000-15 uses rosewood. That’s about it. I prefer the 12 fret 000-15SM of all Martin mahogany guitars I’ve tried.

[@juscelinojosedossantos3214]

The my Good my sonho de on day, ter condições de comprar um Guitar Martin 00015M. Esse my SONHO a grande maravilha é que nós seres humanos podemos acreditar yes yes yes.

[@paulboden7850]

Would love a video on how you record and what gear you use. You can multi track too? Thanks Chris, the new 000 sounds great!

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you Paul. And thanks for the suggestion, I might do that eventually . If you are curious on my setup it’s in the description.

[@2628064379]

Beautiful playing Chris. Do you have a preference for a spruce or mahogany top for fingerstyle guitar?

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you very much Bill No preference in particular. I enjoy both materials equally. They both represent great flavors for different styles. I would give a slight edge to spruce for being perhaps a bit more versatile. But the Martin 000-15’s are incredibly instruments.

[@2628064379]

@@ChrisEffort Thanks Chris.

[@2628064379]

@@ChrisEffort Have you played the 15 series dreadnaughts? I am going to get a 15 series instrument. I play lefty and only fingerstyle. There are several lefty Streetmaster lefty instruments available, but they are either a D or DSS models. Would these models work as well as the 000-15 in a fingerstyle application? There is one 000-15M out there but not the Streetmaster and I prefer that finish without the pickguard if possible. I can wait if you think thew 000-15 is the way to go. Thanks, Bill

[@juliomontiel6957]

Do you make your own music? Any recordings to either purchase or listen to on Spotify?

[@lorenzricardo2883]

What's the difference with the standard 000-15M?

[@PanosAnomioum]

Beautiful! After trying this model as well, what do u prefer, 000 or 00?

[@ChrisEffort]

Thank you! I love the 00 but the 000 is more versatile, and you’ll get a slightly fuller sound, so if it’s gonna be your only western, that’d be the one I’d recommend you getting. Video coming soon :-)

[@emarine80]

Chis great video as usual. I would like that I know how you we ould compare/describe the differences between the 000-15 and the 000-15 streetmastet? I feel that although they are the same guitar, they sound different?

[@ChrisEffort]

Thanks! There is a difference, but it’s slight. Even two 000-15’s can sound different. I know that Martin has changed what kind of mahogany type wood they have used over the years. They’ve used Honduran mahogany, Sipo, sapele and other variants too, I believe. But I think the biggest difference is age, this particular StreetMaster is about 5 years older than the 00015 I had, and the StreetMaster sounded much more dry and matured. Hope it makes sense :-)

[@dandunning7731]

Awesome video! Does this guitar still only come with a soft shell case?

[@ChrisEffort]

Thanks Dan! Yeah I believe so. It’s a bit of a shame. I’d rather get a case with it. Especially considering it’s higher priced than a regular 000-15.

[@networknathan7502]

So I bought a 000 15m. Do you offer tablature for your compositions? Teaching myself more finger style driven guitar as opposed to the strumming driven I’ve played most of my life. If not, could you point me in the direction of tab that is similar? Thanks!

[@daedalusjones4228]

My hair was longer than yours. I just cut it all off the other day. Yes, all of it. Immediately regretted it. (It was getting "in my way.") Doing okay with it now (because...what choice do I have)...but...think hard before you cut off your hair. Beautiful damn guitar, BTW.

[@ChrisEffort]

Haha thanks bud. I’m keeping it for now, but man I miss the convenience of having a short buzz.