Martin D15M Streetmaster
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2019
- In this video, let's take a look at the Martin D15M Streetmaster!
Music @ 1:54
Demo @ 5:09
Summary @ 7:37
Recorded with a T-Bone SCT-800 tube mic
Guitar purchased from
www.citymusic.com.sg/martin-d...
Original music © by Jonathan Koh
Recorded with the
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
on
Digital Performer 9.5 - Hudba
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The problem with Jon's channel is that every guitar sounds great when he plays it.
Lol.. not really.. those that don’t sound good will not appear in the channel ✌️❤️
Your playing is so beautiful as always.. loved that piece first where you accompany yourself.. gorgeous melody! 👌👍
Thank you kindly!! :)
I could listen to you play all day. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Jolyn ✌️❤️
Had to watch it a second time; you do us all a grand service! Keep doing what you love
Thank you brother ✌️🤓
Thanks for sharing with us Jonathan. Your new Martin sounds amazing.
Thank you..I'm happy as a .lark! :)
Very nice arrangement. I like all of your arrangements. Beautiful.
Thank you ✌️🤓
Congrats! Beautiful guitar. You seem so proud!
Oh yes sir..I truly am so pleased to have this guitar 🤓✌️
Visited City music yesterday and picked up and tried the D-15M streetmaster and was blown away by its intonation and resonance. I played a note and the sound reverberated thru the all wood mahagony and was going on and on. Full rounded sound but no electronics. Mike it up and record it in studio. Did not care to look at other offerings of Martin. This was the sound I pleasantly fell in love when I heard it.
Fantastic Demo. Played one of these at a local guitar store and loved it. Now you have me wanting to order one tonight. Thanks a lot!! lol
Glad to help lol ✌️🤓
Outstanding playing. I’m glad people like this exist. They make the world more beautiful
Thank you so much.. I’m glad people like you appreciate what we put out!! ✌️❤️
Pretty Guitar. Great video, great playing
Thank you Kim ✌️🤓
Thank you! I neeeeed one toooo🎵☘️ Since I played the DSS15m Streetmaster I‘m in love❤️
There you go.. falling in ❤️ ✌️🤓
Awesome player. Love the channel!
Thank you Matt✌️🤓
Great song writing tool indeed. The sound is so sweet, I can tell by your expressions that you can really feel the music generated by it. I hope you write some great new material with it. Thanks for sharing this gem
I will ...once I get some down time :)
Only if you close your eyes and even fly away if your soul
Wow... Such beautiful playing!!
Thank you so much✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Now that I have your attention haha, have you tried the 000-15m? Which one would be best for fingerpicking do you think?
Nice playing and review Jon, I have one of these myself and love it - take care !
Thanks, you too!✌️❤️
I just bought a D-15M for myself. This video is the representation of the sound one can get out of a D-15. Love mine. I played a few d-28 and D-35 before I decided on and bought the D-15. Just love the tone.
Cool ✌️🤓
what a gorgeous guitar cant wait to get mine =)
You are gonna love it! :)
sounds amazing jon!!!
Thank you brother 🤓✌️
I love all your videos. But this one is special because this guitar is special. They say the right guitar will find you and I think this is one of the right guitars for you. It is lucky to have such a talented owner. God bless you my friend.
Thank you and God bless✌️❤️
Jonathan’s dragging a blanket around the house! Everybody jump on! WOW that was So Much FUN!!
:)
Great guitar, great playing equals perfection!
Thank you kindly Ron :)
@@JonIsJustTooLoud You're most welcome, credit where credit is due.
great guitar, great vid, nice story!
Thank you kindly!
My dream guitar. Thanks for sharing.
Normadic N are you getting it??✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud can't afford it. Plus it's a hobby and I have several hobbies going on. So maybe one day I can afford something like this.
That’s cool ✌️❤️
You play so precisely and it really makes me feel happier to listen to your music. I just wonder how you manage in what appears to be a very small space.
very carefully...hahah...It's not so bad..just a bit cluttered today...:)
Very nice playing
Thank you ✌️❤️
Excellent overtones. It fooled my ears into thinking I heard a string section but it's just the full spectrum.
wow...you hear all that too! :)
It really is a very good guitar!
In the end I had mine set up with 11’s the previous owner had 10’s on it even though I think it comes new with 12 or possibly 13 gauge.
it was ok and then ….. I changed my guitar pick from a Jim Dunlop 60mm to a stiff 46 mm but I don’t know the material but it’s some type of plastic I presume with a bit of give in it, the type that really clings to your fingers, anyway with this combination the guitar really came to life and I’m impressed every time I take it from a case and play a chord, so almost everyday!
I think I’ve found my forever guitar !!
Cool!!!
That focused sound
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Oh, and how did I forget? CONGRATS!!! New Guitar Day! ✨🎶🎈🧨🎸 (boy the emojis for this are terrible, LOL)
lol!!
These guitars sound fantastic and I think due to the lighter finish sound more alive that the plain 15M's....I love the tone of all mahogany, my 2020 000-15M Streetmaster came with an arch top hardshell case. They are truly great unique sounding guitars, I chose the 000 size for a more balanced recording tone. Thank you, enjoyed your video and you play very nice! Greeting from the USA
Thank you ✌️❤️
I have the Martin DSS15M which is the slopped shoulder version (all mahogany). Just love it! I agree the sound is awesome. I put a tortoiseshell pick guard on mine and now am thinking about adding a K&K Sound Pure Mine pickup in it. I'm undecided - Love your work and playing. Rick Louisville KY
Thats really nice!! Tell me about the K&K pickups.. are they like/better compared to the lR baggs Anthem ??
@@JonIsJustTooLoud The K&K pure mini sounds great and is very easy to install yourself. I don't think it's better than the LR bags which is more expensive and I'd have to have my luthier put it in. Here see this: czcams.com/video/_Ldbsww5epU/video.html - Rick
Jon! Love to see you playing an acoustic in one of the these episodes. I love my Martin, and I think the Streetmaster series has great tone and usability. Listening to your intro, it made me wonder if you have maybe done some worship gigs/sessions - because it very much had that vibe. Just beautiful. I got the impression that that song is an old friend. 🙂👍
P.S. my Martin is a '67 00-18, and I have to say I love the neck profile 😊😉
Oh wow... that ole guitar of yours must sound heavenly! And yes..I do worship sessions before...I love to worship the King of kings :)
@@JonIsJustTooLoud It is a player's guitar, re-fret, re-bridge, re-nut, neck re-fit, I guess re-everything. But the old wood, it can't be denied. Just beautiful tone and a cannon when I need it to be. BTW, my father was choir director as I grew up, so yeah, all of that too. :)
@@MattyK-USA oh wow!! I'm sure...nothing beats an old guitar that's well made. The tone is just so different. :)
Absolutely beautiful tones - just bought one today because of this video so thank you! Curious what strings you use?
I use Martin’s 013s
Ta musique est belle , merci.
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Got to try one of these at my local shop and now I feel like its time for a new Acoustic lol
Lol! 😂
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Beautiful you are a great player sir would love to jam with you any day !!!
Thank you ✌️❤️
just get this model D15 ..and man ..sound great,full and as you know my friend ,great for picking,strummin and co...😆 guess we get the same feelin to be a owner of this beauty piece of wood..Tcb Mel
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Jon I have been looking at this model as well as the DSS-15M, so the algorithm popped you up today. First off, you are a real treat and evidently a true gentleman as well as a fine player. Thanks for the heartfelt review. You bought one.. so that says a lot. I currently have a 000-15SM. That is a fantastic sounding guitar; however, it’s both a 12 fret and the nut is 1 3/4” with a saddle spacing at 2 1/4”… (the D-15M has a 2 1/8” saddle) so a few more frets and a narrower fretboard seems appealing to me. I can’t get my thumb over even on my Telecaster as convincingly as you do, but on the D-15M it ought to be a bit more accessible. Here’s two questions. Are you familiar with my current guitar for comparison (000-15SM)? Did you compare yours to the DSS-15M? I really like your experience and consideration; if you have any feedback comparing your model with these two others I’d love to hear what you think. Thanks!!
i did not try the DSS..but i did play the ooo15M...watch the video
czcams.com/video/t-quD6cwwPQ/video.html
Congrats on the beautiful Mahagony guitar. You should consider doing some upgrades like bone nut, saddle, pins, remove pickguard and it will sing
Martin's aren't that popular for fingerstyle IMO.haven't seen any Martin fingerstylist
oh btw Martin came out with the D10E ,D12E full solid. they are the revised versions that release in the last namm. worth a comparison with your current guitar
and they come in a beautiful gigbag with velvet insides
In case you didnt noticed..there's no pickguard haha. Yea I'm trying to get my hands on the Martin Liquid Metal pins...we'll see :)
@@JonIsJustTooLoud congratulations is a real beauty, I’m considering buying one but it worries me the fact that is coming without pick guard, and I like strumming a lot, . Does the guitar comes with pick guard to install it if you want ? Are you planning to put pick guard to avoid damage the finish ?? Thanks
Something about a Mahogany top guitar is just so simple and yet it makes all the difference in the world.
yes...very true! ✌♥
Love your videos! Quick question: which guitar do you think is best? The D15m, the 000-15m or the OMC-15? Also what are your thoughts on taylors new AD22?
I do not know...you have to try them out yourselves...I have not played on the Taylor yet.✌🤓
Hey Jonathan, I was the guy that messaged about the Yamaha fsx5 vs 000-15. Just wanted to let you know I ended up getting a streetmaster dss , funny enough I find you have one too haha! I wanted to share a bit of my story to you if you want to read it. The streetmaster is a very close guitar to my heart and I knew that before I got serious about buying one of these. Sparing you the details, a few years back (2019 april) I got out of the hospital for self harm/suicidal ideation and couldn't have my guitars in the hospital due to the chance of harming myself. This alone made me realize how much I wanted out , and to get better. I got out and all I wanted was to play again so we went straight to Sam ash and my mom actually picked the streetmaster out for how gorgeous it was. Not looking at price at all, I promised I'd own it one day to have a piece of that day and remember my struggles in the past, as well as to remeber how important guitar and music and God has been in my survival and mental health , and quite frankly how funny my mom is to say all other guitars look boring compared to this one (not a fan of natural spruce). Thank you so much for your reviews, they have helped me and countless others make decisions and they pick you up on the bad days, subscriber for life here . Thanks as well if you or anyone else is reading, I'm pretty heavy hearted and overwhelmed with happiness and joy tonight, just wanted to spread some positivity. :)
Thank you for sharing Noah!! I’m so glad you are all better!! Join me sometime at one of my live stream✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud definitely much better off than I was and that's all I strive for , one day at a time brother. I try to remember the potter and clay when I have bad days. I have your notifications on , will see you next time you go live ! Have a happy easter , he is risen ❣️🤟🏼.
@@noahgraham4615 yes HE is!! And may peace and joy be with you.. May He watch over you always✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud 🥰
hey jonathon, I just bought a martin OMC 15ME streetmaster in a weathered red finish..It has a fishman pickup and a cutaway..I love it, just wanted to thank you for your wonderful reviews..
YOu're most welcome! 🤓✌
Is there a particular reason you went with the dreadnought size? I’m torn between the 000-15m and the d-15m. Thanks!
None at all.. I just love dreadnoughts✌️❤️
Jonathan: With your skill, you could make a cigar box guitar stand up and dance. I haven't played a Streetmaster, but I can't say I've heard a standard D-15M sound as good.
lol! I am so tempted to get a cigar box guitar from thomann just to you wrong!! ....and yea..This guitar just sounds so good :)
Hi Jon, thanks for sharing this. I really appreciate your lovely playing and presentations. ❤ Your music is just beautiful and touching.
It's crazy how the prices went up since you made this video. Nowadays this guitar is around 1.899€. But anyway..that's the game 🙂
I'm just wondering if you still own and play this Streetmaster despite having a D-35 at home?
I was thinking about selling my Martin 00-15M to afford sth. like a D-28/35.. But I can't do that..😅 It was my first Martin guitar too and there's sth. so sweet about the tonality of an all mahagony that I don't wanna miss...
Keep up your great work.
No I’m the end.. I swapped the Streetmaster with the D35 ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud If you didn't have to pay some extra money for the D-35 it would be a great deal 😅
That is a very nice looking acoustic, and I dont normally like those. BTW what is the machine blowing fog/mist behind you?
Macaroon probably to humidify the dry air from his air conditioner.
hahaah that is an essential oil diffuser....my room gets a bit dry at times :)
Jonathan,
Thanks for sharing your "Street Master"
I've been looking at purchasing one they look beautiful to me. I've played a couple of them. Your's by far sounds the best. Did you sort through a few of these Martain D-15s until you found one you like? My experience with the Sm's they don't have that chime or sustain, The ones I've played felt dry, stiff, "Not Open" Something seems to be missing for an all solid mahogany wood Martin guitar. Any thoughts?
Lol.. I chose this one because it was the show room piece. It’s been played often enough so the sound is more open compared to a brand new piece
@@JonIsJustTooLoud
Well that makes since to me,. You make it sound good. Maybe I need to buy a used one! Thanks for the reply Jonathan.
Peace
You can get a pawn shop better
Hi john , if you had to install a pickup for this guitar, what would you recommend ? Thanks 🙏🏻
LRbaggs Anthem
The gauge is personal. I prefer 12’s. Both Martin phosphorus Bronze SP’s and D’addario’s I find nice. Hope that helps
Yep...I play 0.12s for my dreadnoughts and 0.13 on my GS mini. No preferences on brands although I'm trying out and liking the Martin PB 🤓✌️
To do any justice to the guitar and most definitely your playing, I will have to use my best headphone. Good job bro!!
Thank you 🤓✌️
I have the D-15m ... Not the $treetma$ter! Saved the money... Great guitar, tip my hat to your playing...THANKS !
Thank you✌️❤️
Im curious. You said Martin necks were usually chunky and not as comfortable for you. What is it different with this guitar? I‘ve been considering a D15M or a Djr. Sapele (for comfort). But I also find Martin necks more demanding
I said it was chunky before ( years before).. but not now
Nice I not sure if you ever heard of EKO brand I have a 1965 J54 Dreadnaught , it was a poor man's Martin back the n , it still sounds good , but that's a lovely acoustic
yep!! I heard of EKO guitars way back!! :)
Canadian in the UK I still have an EKO dreadnaught, purchased in the late seventies. I must have written over 100 songs with it - they are great value. I now have a Tanglewood Sundance as my songwriting tool. The overtones/playability are the best I’ve ever heard. It just gets better with age. One day I will buy a nice Martin, probably when I retire in 7 years time, I’d like a smaller body so that it’s more comfortable to play, just like Jonathan’s one in this video, but without the distressed look. I may get a Taylor too for their reputation of being easy to play in the hand.
@@DenisAhmet The Eko is a big tank but still very solid , it has this wonderful tone , I picked it up from a second hand shop a few years ago for £15 pounds I had new strings placed , you will not purchase a guitar like this for that amount of money, it's worth much more than £15, the second shop had no idea of what it was or it's true value, I would ask you a question Denis what strings have you placed on your Eko,
They also make the DSS-15m streetmaster have you tried that one for comparison?
Not too sure.. try checking out my Martin guitars playlist✌️❤️
beautiful guitar. i am looking at 000-15m vs. dss-15m vs. d-15m. what's the difference?
the size and body shape...please try to google and find out ....✌❤
@@JonIsJustTooLoud wow-!! you replied-!! i feel super special haha thanks~ i actually bought D16E Rosewood. Love it-!! Anyways, have a beautiful weekend-!!!
A year later, how are you still liking this one? I’m looking at picking one up.
I sold it off and got meself a D35...The streetmaster is a great guitar!
Bro what size of string grade you have? And brand? Is it 13/56?
I use Daddario 10s 🤓✌
In fact, I like your unbiased coverage of all that guitarists are willing to spend a fortune on. But why do I ask myself, do you play in a room that is even smaller than my bathroom?
Hahaha that's because I don't have a big house like yours! I kinda like my"smaller than your bathroom" studio.. As everything I need is within easy reach. I know it looks cramped in this video.. But it's not that bad 🤓✌️
love this demo, im considering this guitar but im into a more beautiful and warm style of playing which you definitely demonstrated here. Most of the demos play country and blues which im not really into. i want something really "woody", warm, detailed and resonant. This seems like a good choice
Thank you ✌💚
Hello what strings were on this guitar do you know?
The normal Martin 12s
What I wondered after playing one of these is if Martin did anything else to this model other than just "relic" it.
I've played plenty of Martins, I especially enjoy the mahogany ones, but this model just seems to have something "extra" in the tone so that it _sounds_ like an old mahogany guitar.
It's not any visual cue because I really hate "reliced" (sic) guitars, and I didn't want to like Martins new marketing -scam- strategy.
But I ended up being very impressed with the feel and especially the sound.
...even if the looks annoyed me more than a Daisy Rock guitar.
I know what you mean...it kinda surprised to me to hear it the 1st time I played it...What they did...they did it right!
Not necessarily bro
CIAO Jonathan è sempre un piacere ascoltare la tua musica è un linguaggio universale. Purtroppo non capisco quello che dici ma si intravede l'entusiasmo che provi parlando di questa Martin D15M che ha un suono fantastico. Purtroppo il suo prezzo è per me un lusso che non posso permettermi e volevo chiederti un consiglio o un parere: Harley Benton, che ha per me dei costi più adatti alle mie tasche, nella sua gamma ha dei modelli che si avvicinano al suono di della Martin? Ti ringrazio in anticipo per aver letto le mie richieste, un abbraccio ciao.
Ciao Roberto! Le chitarre acustiche Harley Benton sono perfette per la sua fascia di prezzo, ma sfortunatamente i suoni non sono paragonabili alle chitarre Martin. Questo spiega perché le chitarre Martin costano di più. ✌️🤓
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Purtroppo non si può comprare una ferrari con i soldi di una utilitaria. Scusa ti ho fatto una domanda stupida. Grazie e alla prossima
@@robertobasile7416 hahah:)
I love these Streetmaster guitars , but I prefer the OOO so I bought one.
Nice ✌🤓
Maybe I prefer a bluesy gospel lick or am a old timer but it’s all about the wood used in D15M man.
I don’t think a mahogany top usually sounds that crisp. That says things to me regarding the thought that went in to this one. Was very surprised by the highs. Anyway... it’s kind of a thing we all know about writing... that the best tool for it is an acoustic, if we are a Guitarist. Have started having mine out more often... so it’s just easier to grab and mess around on.
Yep.. Fact is having a guitar as a writing tool is so portable... You can actually bring to anywhere for inspirations 🤓✌️
Jonathan Koh I was speaking more along the lines of the acoustic Guitar and all it’s aspects of how you need to approach them being more conducive to writing than say... an electric. But yes... portability is key. Inspiration is a tricky little gremlin sometimes. You gotta catch that little guy when you can. Lol
@@BadChizzle hahaha :)
Bro would you teach me your chords its sounds cool and broken. I know the basic only but want to learn your chords please thanks sounds great bro
I am honoured but I don’t do Skype Lessons... yet✌️❤️
Put fingers on string best way for you but hurts the people
Gonna start running out of space there ☺
seriously....I'm putting this baby in my bedroom...hahaha
LOL better listen to him, Jon! 😂 Actually that looks like a totally cool studio... something to see wherever you look -
@@MattyK-USA lol
Are you still living the Street Master?
No i dont..✌💚
@@JonIsJustTooLoud so you don’t live the sound anymore? Just curious…What made you change your mind?
@@UserConn oh no.. I like the sound. I decided to trade up to a D35
well I have decided Jonathons guitar reviews are a complete waste of time it doesn't matter if it's a Martin or a Harley Benton his playing makes them all sound incredible , I think if I put strings on a sweeping brush he would make it sound amazing.
Lol....I tried that... It didn't work 🤪✌️
Sounds terrible good
hahah Terribly good of you to say that! 🤓✌
Who the **** goes busking with an $1800 guitar?
You'll be so surprised!!
I remember some old guy busking on the streets with a gold top les paul. People still gave him money ☺
@@malcolmhardwick4258 I have seen buskers over here with Taylor and Martin guitars...Some of them are not really into the money I guess...
There really are artists that sacrifice for their art. I've known one or two, I guess. Pretty cool, in my book.
I live in Nashville they play $5000 guitsrs in the streets here.