{"product_id":"sold-1998-martin-d-15","title":"SOLD - 1998 Martin D-15","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin D-15 Dreadnought 1998 - Natural (USA Made \/ Professionally Repaired)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Satin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Review: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes - refer to YouTube link on this page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \"player’s dream\" 1998 Martin D-15. This is an early production model from the series, featuring that classic all-solid wood warmth and dry, woody punch that these USA-made dreadnoughts are famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound \u0026amp; Playability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e This guitar has had 25+ years to open up, and it shows. It plays and sounds fantastic—deep lows, clear mids, and that unmistakable Martin sustain. The action is dialed in and it's ready for the stage or the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack Crack:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e There is a long crack on the back of the body. This has been \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally repaired\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e by a local luthier and is structurally sound. It does not affect the tone or stability of the instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStand Rash:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e There is some light \"stand rash\" (finish wear) at the base of the neck where it sat in a hanger\/stand. This is purely cosmetic and shown clearly in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e As a 1998 model that has been played, expect minor nicks and swirls consistent with a vintage instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\/Back\/Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Solid Mahogany (some early 15-series used Sapele, but this era is known for genuine Mahogany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp; Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Includes original Martin hardshell case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great opportunity to own a soulful, American-made Martin for a fraction of the cost of a \"mint\" specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Ships fully insured via [Your Preferred Carrier]. Please see photos for a full look at the condition and feel free to ask any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9P9_LPGXSzQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crown Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44048175726635,"sku":null,"price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/4104\/7083\/files\/DSC00286.jpg?v=1778363989","url":"https:\/\/thecrownelectric.com\/products\/sold-1998-martin-d-15","provider":"The Crown Electric","version":"1.0","type":"link"}