Martin D15m vs d10e

[MTA88]

Originally Posted by Corndog

I dunno, the 15 series is almost irrefutable isn't it?
A Nazareth made all mahogany Martin guitar with a nice hardshell case, bone nut and saddle, open back Grover tuners. Their light weight and resonant tone is just fantastic and addictive. I usually reach for mine first. One can't go wrong, especially for the price IMO.

It does look and sound lovely doesn’t it

[Goat Mick]

Originally Posted by MTA88

Your specs seem to be a bit off
ItÂ’s the d10e has scalloped x bracing
The d15M has non scalloped x bracing

I was off the opinion that scalloped x bracing was a goood thing

Also the d15m has standard dovetail neck joint
D10e has Mortise and tenon neck joint
I havenÂ’t the slightest clue which is better or more durable etc


D15m has standard neck taper
D10e has high performance neck taper
IÂ’m guessing the high performance neck taper would be better?


You are correct and the tusq saddle and bone saddle
IÂ’m assuming bone is superior

Of cours



IÂ’m seeing the d15m has no inlays or binding,Not sure if thatÂ’s good or bad


The 10e has black binding, multi stripe top inlay material, bridge is indeed richlite, heelcap is black,

IÂ’ve got my research cut out for me to learn what all this means and what it amounts to.

U are correct about the white corian on the d10e vs bone is it?

I know mahogany is a softer wood vs sapele as stated before

8-900 jingha vs 1510 for sapele.

WouldnÂ’t the sapele be more durable ?

Just trying to figure out if the 15m really is worth the much higher price and you aren’t just paying for “Made in USA”

As far as I know Sapele is an expensive wood

The specs I quoted came from the side by side comparison on the Sweetwater site. D15m is on the left and the D10e is on the right.

[MTA88]

Originally Posted by Goat Mick

The specs I quoted came from the side by side comparison on the Sweetwater site. D15m is on the left and the D10e is on the right.

No worries sweet water may have some errors

I had to go to martin direct for those specs.

I’m guessing the d15M is built to mimic pre World War II guitars so they went old school with a few things

Tone and mimicking that older vintage tone was of utmost importance
Hence the lack of scalloped bracing
Use of bone etc

And genuine mahogany build

We have to be very calculated with our purchases when living in the Caribbean.
Particularly with luxury items like these

They both seem like lovely guitars either way.

I won’t be travelling anytime soon to get the opportunity to compare them in store unfortunately

The nice thing about Martin guitars I’m seeing is that they don’t usually devalue that much particularly when you keep them in decent condition which is why in addition to the lovely tone they produce, I’m gravitating towards that brand

The idea of an item holding it’s value is a plus .

[MTA88]

I see sweet water spelt bronze as bronse too lol
Errors will be made no worries

I’m still learning and doing my research in said items as do many locals in the country before making a plunge

Very informative and educational these forums are

Like pianoworld.com these forums are like an online database /encyclopedia of knowledge on the instruments for the world to share and benefit from.

[theghostwriter]

Originally Posted by jacot23

D-15 Wins this battle hands down!

EXCEPT

it's nut width is 1-11/16" vs 1-3/4" on the D-10e. For some that probably doesn't matter, for me it does; I'd get the D-10e.

I much prefer the 1-3/4, but I started playing guitar on 1-11/16 so I'm sure I could get used to it again. In fact, I've wondered if it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a 1-11/16 guitar just so if I ever needed to pick up someone's random guitar and play it wouldn't throw me off too much.

All that said, the D15M is one I've been considering as I'd like a nice all-mahogany dreadnought.

[Corndog]

Well Ghost,
All I can tell you is you'll have to compare for yourself. I switch frequently between my 1 3/4" Martins and a 00-15M (1 11/16" nut). I don't really notice, like some. The 15 also has 1/2" more scale length, and I don't notice that either.
I had a 000-10E briefly and currently have the 00-15 mentioned above. Really different animals. The 15 is alive in your hands, feather weight, and oh so resonant. It's worth the wee bit extra, all day.
I would not hesitate to get a D-15. Oh yeah, bonus: Made in Nazareth and has a hardshell case.

[Wellington]

I've gotta do my promo for Guild and suggest you take a look at the Guild D-20 as well if you're considering a D15. Both great guitars, Guild just gets overlooked sometimes but are fantastic USA guitars.

Edit*
Sorry I didn't realize I already replied, I thought this was another new thread of this topic

[Don Lampson]

Originally Posted by kurth

Buying a guitar from the states, when you're not in the states....is a pain, regardless of brand. I personally would prefer 3 $500 dollar guitars to one $1500 when buying sight unplayed. Or one at a time and see how it goes. Lots of real nice $500 guitars. Out of the three, you get at least one good guitar, and at least one pretty good guitar....and the dud usually can be sold for cost. I'd save my $1500 guitar for when I could go and play some in person and choose the best. Miami's probably got some good guitar shops.

I'm with you on that idea! Guitars are improving rapidly, and constantly... The playability, and features in todays $500 - $750 models is absolutely amazing!

Don