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Google us! Lovies Guitar Shop Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 1940 Martin 0-15 Pre-War Natural Acoustic Guitar! At $25 upon its introduction in 1940, the 0-15 was Martin & Co.'s most economical guitar. The company's response to the deepening depression through the Mid 1930's was a few prototype 15 series guitars built in 1935, but the 15 series didn't enter production until the spring of 1940. Only the 14 fret single 0 size was offered in the new 15 series, with 00's left to the slightly more expensive 17 series. Apart from a slightly simpler fingerboard dot pattern, white plastic tuner buttons and pins, and a less-glossy finish, there is very little different about the 15 and 17 series guitars. It's an elegant little guitar, otherwise unadorned but for its unique and very cool tortoiseshell celluloid headstock overlay. Like every guitar built before the War, this one features finely scalloped top bracing and a tiny maple bridge plate -- which ensures that every ounce of tone is yours for the picking. A beguiling guitar, this 0-15 easily fits into the category of instruments that are hard to put down. Its trebles are round and forward, the bass is open and warm in that small-guitar kind of way, and there is a liveliness and excitability in its response. This guitar is in great shape for its age with a couple cracks on the top (one was repaired), and bottom near the end pin, several indents and marks, finish checking and numbers etched onto the back of the headstock, rated at 8/10. Has upgraded tuners. Included with this guitar is a hard-shell case, a complimentary sample of Fret-Not, our preferred fretboard cleaner, check it out at fretnot.net and a complimentary Cooper Standard Fin guitar pick—our favorite for enhanced control and reduced movement! For additional photos, including internal shots, please visit our website. Thank you for considering this exceptional instrument from Lovies Guitars. 1st Fret: .825” 9th Fret: 1.015” Nut Width: 1 11/16” Serial: 74763 SKU: 7464 We offer a 14-day money-back return policy. Buy with confidence. All guitars are guaranteed to arrive in the condition as described, and a full refund will be issued if not. Additionally, all our guitars are fully insured, and we will assist with any claims that may arise. Lovies Guitars holds a CITES Master File, and we can provide certificates when and where they are required. We are also declaration-friendly, ensuring a smooth experience for international shipments.