{"product_id":"pre-owned-vintage-1957-martin-5-15t-tenor-acoustic-guitar-with-case","title":"Vintage 1957 Martin 5-15T Tenor Acoustic Guitar With Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"Used And Vintage Acoustic Guitars\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/VINTAGEacoustic-guitars_600x600.png?v=1662574704\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/VINTAGEacoustic-guitars_600x600.png?v=1662574704\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e At the midpoint of the 20th century (1949 to be exact), Martin introduced a new tenor acoustic, the 5-15T.  It replaced the previous 5-17T model and was timed well to embrace the growing resurgence of folk music, whose revival peaked in the mid 1960's.  Originally inspired by 4-string banjos, tenor guitars took on a life of their own.  The 5-15T features a 23\" scale and all-mahogany Size-5 body.  This one in particualar is spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has been vetted and setup to play perfectly by our shop.  Everything appears to be original (except the case of course - but what comes with it is a very nice SKB hardshell case that will protect the instrument).  There is an inlay dot missing from 7th fret.  It appeaers to have fallen off long ago.  We tried to fix that, but our repair shop not able to find a replacement dot that would have matched - anything we had would have looked \"odd\", so we left the hole empty.  It does not impact playability at all.  The overall condition is very good.  It has a fair amount of wear, as to be expected for for an instrument that has been around long enough to qualify for senior citizen status!  It's all normal player wear and aging, with nothing major, and no issues impacting playability or sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of which, this little tenor guitar sounds amazing!  It projects nicely, and has a round, warm ton thanks to its all-mahogany construction.  The neck and Brazilian rosewood fretboard are in great shape, and it's very comfortable to play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rarely see instruments like this walking in the door, and have a feeling it will be walking out the door soon, especially at this price.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # 158926\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Size 5 (Terz) body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid mahogany top, back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss finish (faded nicely)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-braced top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 fret mahogany body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU shape neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrazilian rosewood fretboard and peghead overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvoroid dot inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen gear tuners with white buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectanguar Brazilian rosewood bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTortoiseshell pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23\" scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.28\" nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.25\" lower bout width \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.875 body depth at endblock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket SKB hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43552640139507,"sku":"84MAR015","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/products\/1-DSCF9980.jpg?v=1683440283","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.com\/products\/pre-owned-vintage-1957-martin-5-15t-tenor-acoustic-guitar-with-case","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}