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Full-front view of a matte reddish-brown acoustic guitar with a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, standing in an open, dark green plush-lined case.

Martin

1998 Martin 000-15 Mahogany Auditorium Acoustic Guitar w/ OHSC

$1,195.00

1998 Martin 000-15 Mahogany Auditorium Acoustic Guitar w/ OHSC

This Guitar Is In Overall Excellent Condition. Lightly Played With Some Strum Marks On And Above The Pickguard (See Photos)

This Guitar is Located In Imperial Vintage Guitars in Orange

Body Type: 000 Auditorium

Top Wood: Solid Mahogany

Back And Sides: Solid Mahogany

Body Finish: Satin 

Finish Color: Natural Mahogany

Bracing: A-Frame X-Bracing (Scalloped)

Rosette: Herringbone

Neck Wood: Solid Mahogany

Neck Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval

Fingerboard: East Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 16"

Scale Length: 25.4"

Nut Width: 1-11/16" (42.9mm)

Nut Material: Corian

Number Of Frets: 20 Total, 14 Clear Of Body

Inlays: Dot Position Markers

Bridge: East Indian Rosewood Belly Bridge

Saddle Material: Compensated Micarta

Bridge Pins: Black Plastic With White Dots

Tuners: Chrome Enclosed Gotoh

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Nut Width: 1.70"

Neck Depth: .85" At 1st Fret And .90" At The 10th Fret

Country Of Manufacture: USA

Case: Martin Hardshell Case 

The 1998 Martin 000-15 is one of the earliest examples of Martin's now-iconic 15 Series. Built entirely from solid mahogany, it produces a warm, woody, and exceptionally balanced tone with a strong midrange that has made the model a favorite among fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and recording musicians. Its comfortable 000 body size offers excellent projection while remaining easy to play for extended sessions.

Early USA-made 000-15 models from the late 1990s are particularly desirable because of their all-solid wood construction, understated aesthetics, and the mature, open tone they develop with age. They have become one of Martin's most respected modern acoustics, prized for their simplicity, craftsmanship, and outstanding value.