Martin & Co D-15

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Category:: Dreadnought Steel String Guitars
Brand:: Martin & Co
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Average price :: $1,067.19
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Martin & Co D-15 By songboy on 11/15/2009 I'd like to make music my profession

Characteristics: This is a USA made martin guitar.
I have heard the bridge called a "Belly style." I am not sure what that signifies, but it is the same style of bridge found on every Dreadnought guitar I have ever owned or played.
It is a Dovetail neck with a Low Oval style. comfortable but meaty.
It has 14 clear frets (before the neck and body meet) and 20 total frets. This guitar does not come with a pick up built in, at least not the one I got. I had a K & K Sound pickup installed four years ago and it sounds amazing.
Again, no pickup originally, but the one I installed simply goes to a 1/4" output, no knobs or selectors.
Utilization: This is not a cutaway guitar, so I would say no, it is not easy access to the top frets.
If you like the sound of an all Mahogany guitar, than you will love it. I personally really enjoy this guitar and have gotten many compliments from a lot of people, including the former front of the house sound man for Dave Matthews band and Bonnie Raitt (he couldn't believe how good it sounded).
I have compared this to some much higher end dreadnoughts, and though most all of those were better than my D-15, she wasn't to far behind at all. Especially when comparing prices.
Drivers? Don't know what thats about.
Sounds: The sound I was looking for when I bought this guitar was a Warm, dark acoustic, one better suited for darkish singer song writer rock (like radiohead stuff). This thing fits that description perfectly. If you are looking for a bright bluegrass guitar, this is not for you. She is a little too quite to compete with the spruce tops, but she fits right in (with some good amplification) with a good rock band.
I play everything from Jazz, Hot club and bluegrass to Rock, classical, and electronica. She works better for the latter three honestly.
Overall Opinion: What I like most about this guitar is the excellent mellow tone. She sings with a deep warm voice and everyone who has heard it seems to agree.
What I like least??? Nothing
I paid $450 for hear back 2000. She was a floor model, but when I played her, I knew she was the one.
Excellent sound. Sounds even better when paired with a K&k sound pickup.
I have played a lot of guitars in my life. If you need a mellow, dark tone out of an acoustic, look no further.
I would cry all night if anything ever happened to my D15. I hope I never have to replace her, but if something did, I would do it (with a heavy heart) and hope that the new one was just as good.

Martin & Co D-15 By moosers on 11/15/2009 Music is my profession

Characteristics: The Martin & Co D-15 is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar that is made in the USA. The guitar isn't an acoustic/electric, so it doesn't have any pick ups or setting controls whatsoever. The make up is quite basic overall as it is seen in most guitars made by Martin and is what has made them famous.
Utilization: The overall feel of this guitar is awesome as the neck feels easy on the fingers. I feel my fingers can slide easily from note to note on this guitar and I've never had any issues with action or anything like that. The shape and look of the guitar is the same as all Martin dreadnought guitars and the weight is about average. Playing all around the neck isn't hard, but I do feel like with all acoustic guitars, that this is better for playing rhythm guitar rather than lead. Getting a nice sound is definitely easy as long as you can play as the inherent tone is beautiful sounding.
Sounds: The sound of the Martin & Co D-15 is magnificent overall as it sounds vibrant and has a very full bodied tone. It is great for pretty much any genre in my opinion as it is just a solid sounding acoustic guitar overall. I use the guitar mostly for rock, pop, and folk as well as some country and find that it is versatile and is great for any use where you would want acoustic guitar. I have only used the guitar for recording and know that it is great for this, so I don't see why it wouldn't work well in any situation that you would want to use it in, whether it be for live shows or recording.
Overall Opinion: I first used the Martin & Co D-15 about two years ago and it is definitely up there with some of the best Martin guitars that I have used. In my opinion, Martin makes some of the best acoustic guitars out there as they are perfectly designed and made at a very high quality. This guitar is perfect for anyone looking for a reasonably priced acoustic guitar that sounds incredible. The D-15 is worth a try for any guitar player out there interested in acoustic guitars.

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