1955 Martin 0-15

This all-mahogany 0-15 left Nazareth, Pennsylvania in 1955. As it finds us in 2024, this Martin has vibe and character like no other guitar. Because of its pale, greenish color, we call it the "Ghost Martin," and it's easily one of the most popular guitars in the shop.  When we got it, the story was that this guitar lived most of its life in Denver, Colorado. But at some point along the way, an aspiring player brought it to New Orleans, where they tried to make it in the music business. According to the story, the musician didn't find success, so the guitar returned to Colorado after baking in the Louisiana heat and humidity. When the guitar arrived back in Denver, it supposedly took on the unique appearance we see now.  Whether or not the story is true, lacquer has clearly been over-sprayed over the original finish. That leads us to two theories: 1) The overspray was intentionally tinted, perhaps in hopes to replicate a blonde or TV Yellow finish; or 2) The new lacquer overspray didn'