Item: USMA184482

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Serial# 184482

Up for sale is this very nice Martin 5-15T Tenor guitar from 1962 with it's original soft shell case, a compact powerhouse first introduced in 1949. The guitar is in very good condition showing just some light marks, small dings and light scratches. Finding a nicer one might be a challenge. The guitar had a professional neck re-set by our luthier here in 2020 and a fresh setup so it plays and sounds fantastic now.

This model features Martin's "Size 5" body paired with a 22” tenor scale, offering a unique playing experience that is both comfortable and incredibly inspiring.
While these are versatile instruments, this 5-15T is a "secret weapon" for players looking for that Octave Mandolin vibe. The shorter scale and 11-1/4" wide body make it a perfect candidate for Low G (GDAE) tuning. By tuning in fifths, you unlock effortless two-finger chord voicings and beautiful, droning open strings that are perfect for folk, Celtic, or melodic fingerstyle.

Tone & Build:
All-Mahogany Construction: Provides a warm, woody, and rich voice.
Surprising Resonance: Despite its compact size, the low notes resonate with impressive depth and clarity.
Compact Body: The Size-5 frame makes it exceptionally comfortable for long sessions on the couch or in the studio.
Whether you're a tenor enthusiast or a mandolin player looking for a guitar-bodied alternative, this 5-15T is a songwriter's dream that pulls new melodies right out of your fingers.

Features:

  • Scale Length: 23”
  • Nut Width: 1-1/4”.
  • Body Dimensions: 11-1/4” lower bout width and 3-7/8” body depth at the endblock.
  • Top, Back, & Sides: Solid Mahogany.
  • Fingerboard & Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Tuners: Original individual open-gear tuners with white buttons.
  • Bracing: X-braced top

Includes:

  • Original Soft Shell Case

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 5-15T
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1962
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Family
  • Martin 5-15
Body Shape
  • Parlor
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Top Material
  • Mahogany
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Series
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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