Martin D-15M StreetMaster Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Distressed | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin D-15M StreetMaster brings vintage soul to modern craftsmanship with its all-solid mahogany construction and authentically distressed finish. This dreadnought delivers the rich, warm tones and powerful projection Martin is famous for, while the road-worn aesthetic and broken-in feel make it instantly comfortable for players seeking a guitar that looks and plays like a well-loved classic.
Product Overview
The D-15M StreetMaster celebrates the working musician with a unique distressed burst finish that gives this brand-new guitar the character of a vintage instrument. Built with solid mahogany top, back, and sides, this dreadnought produces warm, complex tones with pronounced midrange frequencies and rich harmonic overtones. The non-scalloped X-brace design allows the mahogany top to resonate freely, delivering the balanced projection and tonal depth that made Martin dreadnoughts legendary. Unlike typical new guitars, the StreetMaster arrives with a street-worn appearance that pays homage to decades of working guitarists.
The Modified Low Oval neck profile with standard taper provides exceptional comfort across all playing positions, featuring a select hardwood mahogany neck paired with a smooth katalox fingerboard. Katalox, known for its extreme durability and beautiful dark coloration, offers a premium alternative to traditional rosewood while maintaining excellent playing characteristics. The 16-inch fingerboard radius and 1.6875-inch nut width deliver familiar Martin playability, while the abalone Diamonds and Squares inlay pattern adds visual appeal that catches the light beautifully against the dark fingerboard.
Aged nickel tuning machines with black buttons complement the vintage aesthetic while providing reliable tuning stability. The katalox bridge with compensated bone saddle ensures excellent string energy transfer and accurate intonation across the fretboard. Strung from the factory with Martin's Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze strings (.013-.056), the StreetMaster delivers immediate tonal satisfaction with extended string life, making it truly ready to play right out of the soft-shell case.
Ideal For
- Working musicians who want a guitar that looks as road-tested as it sounds
- Singer-songwriters seeking warm, vocal-friendly mahogany tones with vintage character
- Blues and folk players attracted to the woody, organic voice of all-mahogany construction
- Acoustic performers who prefer instruments with broken-in feel and comfortable playability
- Guitar collectors drawn to Martin's unique StreetMaster series aesthetic and all-solid wood construction
Key Features
All-Solid Mahogany Dreadnought Construction
The StreetMaster's solid mahogany top, back, and sides create a tonal signature distinctly different from traditional spruce-topped guitars. Mahogany emphasizes warm midrange frequencies and produces complex overtones that sit perfectly in mixes without overpowering other instruments. The dreadnought body size provides powerful projection and bass response, making this guitar equally effective for strumming and fingerstyle playing. As the wood ages and opens up, the tonal complexity only improves.
Authentic Distressed Finish
Martin's distressed burst finish process creates genuine wear patterns that look like they've developed naturally over years of playing and touring. This isn't a simple cosmetic overlay—the finish shows authentic checking, wear marks, and color variation that capture the spirit of vintage instruments. For players who appreciate the visual character of well-played guitars, the StreetMaster delivers that aesthetic from day one while maintaining all the structural integrity and playability of a new Martin.
Katalox Fingerboard and Bridge
Katalox, a dense tropical hardwood prized for its durability and sonic properties, provides the fingerboard and bridge materials for the StreetMaster. This wood offers tonal characteristics similar to rosewood with enhanced sustainability and extreme wear resistance. The smooth, fast-playing katalox fingerboard maintains its appearance and feel through years of playing, while the katalox bridge efficiently transfers string energy to the mahogany body for maximum resonance and sustain.
Modified Low Oval Neck Profile
The comfortable Modified Low Oval neck shape with standard taper accommodates various hand sizes and playing techniques without fatigue. Combined with the satin finish that allows your hand to move freely across the neck, players experience effortless chord transitions and single-note runs. The 14-fret neck joint provides excellent upper fret access, while the 25.4-inch scale length maintains proper string tension for both rhythm playing and lead work.
Premium Hardware and Appointments
Aged nickel tuning machines with black buttons deliver smooth, precise tuning adjustments while complementing the vintage aesthetic perfectly. The bone nut and compensated bone saddle ensure optimal string vibration and accurate intonation across all frets and strings. The abalone Diamonds and Squares fingerboard inlay adds elegant visual detail, while the multi-stripe rosette frames the soundhole with classic Martin styling. Every component works together to create an instrument that honors Martin's heritage while embracing the working musician's ethos.
What's Included
- Martin D-15M StreetMaster Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
- Soft-shell case for protection and transport
- Martin limited lifetime warranty
- Factory-installed Martin Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze strings (.013-.056)
- Certificate of authenticity
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Solid mahogany top, back, and sides |
| Neck | Select hardwood mahogany, Modified Low Oval profile, standard taper |
| Fretboard | Katalox, 16" radius, Abalone Diamonds and Squares inlay |
| Scale Length | 25.4 inches |
| Frets | 20 total (14 to body) |
| Pickups | None (acoustic only) |
| Electronics | Not equipped |
| Hardware | Katalox bridge, compensated bone saddle, aged nickel open-gear tuners with black buttons |
| Finish | Satin Distressed Burst |
| Body Size | D-14 Fret Dreadnought |
| Nut Width | 1.6875 inches (1 11/16") |
| Bracing | Non-scalloped X-brace |
| String Spacing | Standard Martin dreadnought spacing |
| Nut/Saddle Material | Bone/Bone |
| Strings | Martin Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze (.013-.056) |
| Number of Strings | 6-string |
| Orientation | Right-handed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10D15MSTREETMASTER |
| Case | Martin Soft Shell Case |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic Guitar Today
Experience the vintage character and rich mahogany tones of the Martin D-15M StreetMaster at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. This unique dreadnought combines the warm, complex voice of all-solid mahogany construction with the instant appeal of a road-worn finish that tells a story before you even play the first note. Visit our Idaho Falls guitar store today to feel the comfortable neck profile and hear the powerful projection that makes Martin dreadnoughts legendary among acoustic players.