Not my first new Martin purchase, so I knew that the action would need to be adjusted to my preferences ... lower the bridge saddle and adjust the truss rod. You need an extra long wrench for this 12 fret neck that does not come with it, but you should not attempt this adjustment without being experienced. Besides, your guitar may not need this adjustment. I ordered Tusq bridge pins the day that I ordered the guitar, as they are an improvement to the sound and I recommend doing this. With these few things taken care of, this guitar is flawless. The sound is wonderful and it plays like a dream. Beautiful Martin craftsmanship inside and out. Mahogany body with minimal appointments, 1 3/4" nut width and slotted headstock give this great guitar it's own vintage vibe. The Schaller tuning machines work smoothly and look great. I love this guitar nearly as much as my D35. I prefer the 000-15S for most of the finger-picking stuff that I do. I give 000-15S the highest recommendation. Thanks to Martin and thanks to Musician's Friend.

Being that I'm left handed, I had to special order it, same price as right handed, but took 3 months to get from the factory. I had a Fishman Matrix P/U and a guitar strap button installed. It's an outstanding guitar and sounds amazing. I played several of the same guitar type, by different makers that were in the same price range, and this Martin 000 15SL won hands down. Having a real rosette would bring it up to a 5 on the features. If I lost it, I'd buy another just like it. Sounds as good plugged in as unplugged, I can say enough good about it. It is the absolute best in it's price range, and better than many, much more expensive guitars. I purchased it at My Favorite Guitars in Florida, over the internet and telephone from Jon, and had it shipped overseas to my base.

I don't know if it's me or what but I think this guitar sounds dull. I don't think you can get a good sound spectrum with all one wood--and it's all sapele now.

Whether your looking for a finger picking or strumming guitar, this Martin 000-15S is the one. The tone is excellent, the craftmanship is incredible, and the appointments are just right. As soon as I wrapped my hand around those strings, I knew this guitar was a keeper.

I have played my 000-15S for 5 years and it is a great playing and sounding guitar. I doesn't compare with my HD-28 for volume, but this is a finger picker's delite.