Martin D-15 Mahogany Vs. Rosewood

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Martin D-15 Mahogany Vs. Rosewood

Unread post by kdz111 » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:56 pm

I am interested in acquiring a Martin D-15 and I was wondering if you guys think it is worth the extra money to get the Rosewood ($1000) Vs. the Mahogany ($700). I have played the Mahogany and I loved it but I haven’t had a chance to play the Rosewood yet. Thanks.
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Re: Martin D-15 Mahogany Vs. Rosewood

Unread post by T714 » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:15 pm

kdz111 wrote:I am interested in acquiring a Martin D-15 and I was wondering if you guys think it is worth the extra money to get the Rosewood ($1000) Vs. the Mahogany ($700). I have played the Mahogany and I loved it but I haven’t had a chance to play the Rosewood yet. Thanks.
the rosewood has an added "oompf" in the low end, but the D-15 mahogany/sapele is a really nice guitar...brighter, but some will say more balanced. FWIW, if you want the best price, PM me and I can give you a great dealer to hook you up.
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Unread post by Brock » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:36 pm

I own the Mahog D-15 and love it. Never played the rosewood D-15, though so I can't give an opinion.
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Unread post by mangold » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:36 pm

I think the mahogany is the nicer guitar, the fact that it costs less is only an added bonus. Mahogany may be cheaper, so many think it is inferior to rosewood in tonal quality, but i prefer it over anything else for tone in a back and side wood. The sapele d15is on the only mahogany topped guitar that i like.
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Unread post by guitardmb » Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:00 am

I think its all up to personal preference. So just play them both and get what you like the best.
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Unread post by dmbvideos » Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:12 pm

When I was going for a "high end" guitar, I played the Martin D-16GT with its mahogany back and sides. It was nice, but then I picked up the D-35, and said to the guitar dude, "Dude, I have to own this guitar." So yeah, it was the rosewood that I liked more. But play them both and see which one your ears like better.
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Unread post by jkanter » Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:27 am

Go with the D-16RGT. Rosewood back and sides, Gloss Top...INCREDIBLE SOUND FOR AMAZING PRICE!

You'll find it at buffalobrosguitars.com or elderly.com for around $890.
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Unread post by sunglassesatnight » Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:30 am

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Unread post by sfmartins » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:03 am

slimerdmb24 wrote:^
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Don't listen to this n00b, whoever he is.
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Actually I agree with "the n00b".

Alhough Mahogany is supposed to have a "more balanced sound", everybody seems to agree the "R" is worth it in the D-16RGT..
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Unread post by Brock » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:55 am

I don't agree, but that's just me.
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Unread post by mangold » Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:00 pm

bbatsell wrote:I don't agree, but that's just me.
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Unread post by sfmartins » Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:29 pm

praisedave wrote:
bbatsell wrote:I don't agree, but that's just me.
Ok, so I rephrase, "a lot of people agree the R is worth it..." :)
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Unread post by mac4140 » Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:47 pm

i'm looking to sell my D-15 (mahogany)...purchased new in 2003...can email pics...let me know if interested...great guitar, but I'm looking to get an acoustic/electric...thanks

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Unread post by Trippin Hillbilly » Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:53 pm

mac4140 wrote:i'm looking to sell my D-15 (mahogany)...purchased new in 2003...can email pics...let me know if interested...great guitar, but I'm looking to get an acoustic/electric...thanks

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Are you talking about a solid body acoustic?
If not, why not just install a pickup?
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Unread post by mangold » Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:54 pm

Trippin Hillbilly wrote:
mac4140 wrote:i'm looking to sell my D-15 (mahogany)...purchased new in 2003...can email pics...let me know if interested...great guitar, but I'm looking to get an acoustic/electric...thanks

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Are you talking about a solid body acoustic?
If not, why not just install a pickup?
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