C. F. Martin 0-15 Model Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1952), made in Nazareth, PA, serial # 122998, dark mahogany lacquer finish, mahogany back and sides and top; mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard.
This all-mahogany flat top is fine gigging guitar; compact, comfortable and an absolute delight to play. The small-body all-mahogany Martin 0-15 was Martin's least expensive guitar, devoid of ornament but is still built with the company's customary quality, fine materials and attention to detail. The mahogany top gives a generally tighter tone than spruce, and this is often a benefit today as these guitars amplify extremely well, making excellent stage instruments. Perfect for performing, songwriting or just general use, the 0-15 is a very good bargain in a 50+ year old Martin.
Overall length is 39 3/4 in. (101 cm.), 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 24 3/4 in. (629 mm.). Width of nut is 1 11/16 in. (43 mm.). Very clean overall, only light finish wear overall. Original bridge and old-style Kluson large-base tuners; newer bridgepins and saddle. A recent neckset and refret make this an excellent playing example, with a more powerful sound than many. The only visible repair is the very tip of the heel looks to have been cracked, likely during the reset process; this has been very neatly addressed. An excellent gigging 1950's small-body Martin, ready to go! Excellent Condition.
