1997 Martin D-15 Mahogany Top Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case
$1,099.99
$1,099.99
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Up for sale, a 1997 Martin D-15 Mahogany Top Dreadnought in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Martin’s 15 Series instruments feature all-mahogany construction in a no-frills package that is all tone, all the time. The 15 Series was introduced in 1997 with this dreadnought model, the D-15, which was an instant success leading to the release of several other mahogany-topped body shapes.
This first-year D-15 Mahogany Top is demonstrative of why this model has become so popular with songwriters and recording artists everywhere, pairing the muscle and power inherent to the dreadnought shape with the warmth and midrange richness of mahogany. Strummed hard, it’s an absolute cannon, big and bold without ever getting overly booming or undefined; the plain strings are smooth and crisp, standing up well to the brassy growl of the low end, and this D-15 has a relaxed quality only achieved by a soundboard that has had decades to open up. Weighing 3lbs 14oz, this D-15 Mahogany Top has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .840” 1st fret, .870” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, faint beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to ‘97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Bracing: X (straight/non-scalloped)
-Bridge: Rosewood
-Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
-Marquetry: Simple rosette
-Label: “Patent Number,” Square
The satin finish top is speckled with a handful of small moisture-related marks, and there is also subtle forearm wear at the bass-side lower bout edge. This is a crack-free, well-kept instrument, with cosmetic wear on the satin finish limited to pick scuffing on top and a handful of minor dings on the rims. The smooth satin finish on the neck profile is flawless.
The original molded hardshell case is included.
This first-year D-15 Mahogany Top is demonstrative of why this model has become so popular with songwriters and recording artists everywhere, pairing the muscle and power inherent to the dreadnought shape with the warmth and midrange richness of mahogany. Strummed hard, it’s an absolute cannon, big and bold without ever getting overly booming or undefined; the plain strings are smooth and crisp, standing up well to the brassy growl of the low end, and this D-15 has a relaxed quality only achieved by a soundboard that has had decades to open up. Weighing 3lbs 14oz, this D-15 Mahogany Top has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .840” 1st fret, .870” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlays
-Frets: Slender, faint beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: Stamp on neck block dates to ‘97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Bracing: X (straight/non-scalloped)
-Bridge: Rosewood
-Plastics: Tortoise pickguard
-Marquetry: Simple rosette
-Label: “Patent Number,” Square
The satin finish top is speckled with a handful of small moisture-related marks, and there is also subtle forearm wear at the bass-side lower bout edge. This is a crack-free, well-kept instrument, with cosmetic wear on the satin finish limited to pick scuffing on top and a handful of minor dings on the rims. The smooth satin finish on the neck profile is flawless.
The original molded hardshell case is included.
