I already own a J-45 Standard, which is know to be a workhorse, but the Martin D-15M for me takes the cake. It has different wood material and it is so raw but at the same time there is something special about it. The wood even have some flaming on it. It plays great right out of the box, and it has become my number 1 acoustic and it is my go to for gigs. The gigbag that comes is perfect for me as it is light and I can carry it around with ease. If you are on the fence, do not hesitate and get it!