Martin unveils trio of time-limited edition acoustic guitars

Introduction

After a staggering year of new releases (including nine new acoustics at Summer NAMM), Martin is seeing 2016 out with a bang, courtesy of three more limited-edition releases.

The new acoustic guitars include the D-15 Special, 000-15 Special and DR Centennial, all of which feature solid spruce tops and round off Martin's Year of the Dreadnought, with 2016 marking 100 years of the ever-popular body shape.

Here's the full lowdown on all three of the new models direct from Martin itself…

Martin D-15 Special

The D-15 Special is a “time-limited edition” model that continues the Martin tradition of the popular 15-Series line in a rich satin finish with solid mahogany back and sides, but features a solid Sitka spruce top.

Black binding borders the top, black purfling accents the 2-piece back, and a black heel-cap adorns the solid mahogany neck.

Satisfy your desire with an affordable solid wood guitar that is visually distinctive and innovative.

Full specs

Model: D-15 Special
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Top Detail: N/A
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Material: Mahogany
Back Detail: N/A
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
Side Material: Mahogany
Side Detail: N/A
Endpiece: N/A
Endpiece Inlay: N/A
Binding: Black
Top Inlay Material: N/A
Side Inlay Material: N/A
Back Inlay Material: N/A
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Plek: Yes
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Detail: N/A
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: N/A
Heelcap: Black
Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Golden Era Style Diamonds and Squares Short Pattern
Fingerboard Binding Material: N/A
Side Dots: Yellow
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Colour: Dark Mahogany
Finish Top: Satin
Top Colour: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Neck Colour: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Recommended Strings: SP LIFESPAN 92/8 PHOSPHOR BRONZE MEDIUM (MSP7200)
Knob: Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Dots: N/A
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: N/A
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: N/A
Electronics: None
Left Handed Availability: Yes

Martin 000-15 Special

The 000-15 Special is a “time-limited edition” model that continues the Martin tradition of the popular 15-Series line in a rich satin finish with solid mahogany back and sides, but features a solid Sitka spruce top.

Black binding borders the top, black purfling accents the 2-piece back, and a black heel-cap adorns the solid mahogany neck.

Satisfy your desire with an affordable solid wood guitar that is visually distinctive and innovative.

Full specs

Model: 000-15 Special
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Top Detail: N/A
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Material: Mahogany
Back Detail: N/A
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
Side Material: Mahogany
Side Detail: N/A
Endpiece: N/A
Endpiece Inlay: N/A
Binding: Black
Top Inlay Material: N/A
Side Inlay Material: N/A
Back Inlay Material: N/A
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Plek: Yes
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Detail: N/A
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: N/A
Heelcap: Black
Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Golden Era Style Diamonds and Squares Short Pattern
Fingerboard Binding Material: N/A
Side Dots: Yellow
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Colour: Dark Mahogany
Finish Top: Satin
Top Colour: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Neck Colour: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Recommended Strings: SP LIFESPAN 92/8 PHOSPHOR BRONZE LIGHT (MSP7100)
Knob: Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Dots: N/A
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: N/A
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: N/A
Electronics: None
Left Handed Availability: Yes

Martin DR Centennial

The DR Centennial is a “time-limited edition” that will cap-off the celebration of “100 Years of the Dreadnought”.

This guitar features a silky-smooth, satin-finish on the body and neck. The Adirondack spruce top with Vintage Tone System (VTS) is bordered by an “antique white” binding.

This elegant, yet simple guitar is an excellent and affordable value for all discerning guitarists.

Full specs

Model: DR Centennial
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Top Detail: N/A
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back Detail: N/A
Back Purfling/Strip: N/A
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Detail: N/A
Endpiece: N/A
Endpiece Inlay: N/A
Binding: Antique White
Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Side Inlay Material: N/A
Back Inlay Material: N/A
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Plek: Yes
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Detail: N/A
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: N/A
Heelcap: N/A
Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
Fingerboard Binding Material: N/A
Side Dots: Yellow
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Colour: N/A
Finish Top: Satin
Top Colour: Clear
Finish Neck: Satin
Neck Colour: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Recommended Strings: SP LIFESPAN 92/8 PHOSPHOR BRONZE MEDIUM (MSP7200)
Knob: Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: N/A
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: N/A
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: N/A
Electronics: None
Left Handed Availability: Yes

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