I ordered a 00-15m just a week ago, when I picked up my brand new D-28 (I know, it was stronger than me, I couldn't resist). It'll probably be the end of may or the beginning of june when I can pick it up, but I already know it'll be worth the wait, even though I feel I can't wait. Man, I love that guitar!
I inherited a 1951 Martin 0-15, which seems to be all original. Unfortunately, to say the least, it hasn't had the best of care over its 70-year life---never kept in a case, plus it's spent time with an uncle in a California prison. And it's obviously been played a lot (the frets closest to the headstock are deeply grooved by players who apparently only knew chords G, C and D, and maybe A). The mahogany body and neck are intact and the guitar is actually quite handsome: the top and pick guard look just like the ones in the video. However, it doesn't tune or play right. A local luthier/musical instrument repair guy told me that there are a number of serious issues with my guitar, and that restoration to playable condition would involve a lot of (expensive) work. I'm wondering if it would be worth doing? Any advice will be welcome.
You won't find many of those. And if you do, most of the time you'd have to pay 3000 plus dollars. If an expensive repair job will cost you 1500, then do it. Many people want them, but you can't find new ones. Every once in a while a store has a small number of them custom ordered and they sell like crazy. So if you find a good luthier who can fix these problems for maybe 1500, then you either have a wonderful guitar, or you can sell it for at least twice the costs of that repair job. I ordered a 00-15m last week. I would've ordered the 0-15m if only I could. I don't understand why Martin don't add them to their standard collection of guitars in the 15 series, they're so good!
Hey Zach, wonderful playing and of course two beautiful guitars. Thanks for the video. 🙏 It would be nice to know the action at 12th fret of your 00-15M.. It sounds really rich and full. Since I took down the action after 11years of owning a 00-15M I feel like I had some losses in sound and dynamic.. although the action is not that low now. And I don't have a value from a relatively new one for comparison. I would appreciate your answer. Have a nice day.
hey zach, both sounding great. amazing. could u tell me pls which microphone you are using on your leg. it sounds cool togehter with the 00-15 . thank u.
More people should shoot their videos in such a nice outdoor environment. Thanks for sharing it and greetings from Germany to....? :-)
The oo15m really is a wonderful little guitar. I think once you own one you know you'll never let it go! That mahogany also smells so good!
If only my playing smelled as nice
That mahogany looks stunning in natural light! The first video I've seen of it with someone playing outside and it really does look so much better!
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Wow that Martin 15 sounds amazing!!! You play it well.
Super guitare et super guitariste
I love small body guitars.. They are so comfortable that made you want to play all day. 00 is my size all the way.
I want them both! :-) I love mahogany guitars and the D-35 sure has the bass!
Sounds great! Really sweet playing. thanks.
I ordered a 00-15m just a week ago, when I picked up my brand new D-28 (I know, it was stronger than me, I couldn't resist). It'll probably be the end of may or the beginning of june when I can pick it up, but I already know it'll be worth the wait, even though I feel I can't wait. Man, I love that guitar!
great playing!!
great guitars!
Nice!
I inherited a 1951 Martin 0-15, which seems to be all original. Unfortunately, to say the least, it hasn't had the best of care over its 70-year life---never kept in a case, plus it's spent time with an uncle in a California prison. And it's obviously been played a lot (the frets closest to the headstock are deeply grooved by players who apparently only knew chords G, C and D, and maybe A). The mahogany body and neck are intact and the guitar is actually quite handsome: the top and pick guard look just like the ones in the video. However, it doesn't tune or play right. A local luthier/musical instrument repair guy told me that there are a number of serious issues with my guitar, and that restoration to playable condition would involve a lot of (expensive) work. I'm wondering if it would be worth doing? Any advice will be welcome.
Do it!!!
Yes. Bring it back to life. You won’t regret it.
You won't find many of those. And if you do, most of the time you'd have to pay 3000 plus dollars. If an expensive repair job will cost you 1500, then do it. Many people want them, but you can't find new ones. Every once in a while a store has a small number of them custom ordered and they sell like crazy. So if you find a good luthier who can fix these problems for maybe 1500, then you either have a wonderful guitar, or you can sell it for at least twice the costs of that repair job.
I ordered a 00-15m last week. I would've ordered the 0-15m if only I could. I don't understand why Martin don't add them to their standard collection of guitars in the 15 series, they're so good!
Hey Zach, wonderful playing and of course two beautiful guitars. Thanks for the video. 🙏
It would be nice to know the action at 12th fret of your 00-15M.. It sounds really rich and full. Since I took down the action after 11years of owning a 00-15M I feel like I had some losses in sound and dynamic..
although the action is not that low now. And I don't have a value from a relatively new one for comparison. I would appreciate your answer.
Have a nice day.
Nice
hey zach, both sounding great. amazing. could u tell me pls which microphone you are using on your leg. it sounds cool togehter with the 00-15 . thank u.
Great sound! May I ask what kind of mic?
Darn! What song are you playing in the beginning on the 0015M. Forget the guitars, your playing will make any guitar sound good
My Little Ballerina
Here’s a link to it being played expertly in a guitar demo. th-cam.com/video/sF6pi-WiP7o/w-d-xo.html