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I used M.B.'s technique to resize mine. 
(of course, that was a few years ago... I really need to upload a new one)

I'll tell ya what, if any of you ever get a chance to sit with one of these guitars... do not pass the opportunity up.  Now I realize not everyone likes the same tones as I do, but this guitar is amazing.  It's like several different insturments in one.  When you pick it with your fingers, there's this warm soft tone that reminds me a bit of my classical guitar sound.  With your nails, or a pick it's yet another sound.  When you strum it, there's even yet another sound.  It really is very versitile.  Add to that, I can finally do some extra LITTLE things that make my strumming sound better which I just couldn't really HEAR on the Epi dread although I was trying. 

Seriously, I thought there was fret buzz when I first tried it out and I almost passed it over.  The neck is wider than my dread, and a bit pickier.  The guys in the shop offered to do a set up on it and lower the nut for me for free, but suggested I NOT do that.  They showed me how they finger the frets and how they have no buzz at all on the same guitar.  They advised me that adjusting my playing and perfecting my fretting was the best choice because I am going to get better... much better with this guitar and then will be regretting having lowered the nut.  So, those on the Skype Jam tonight please bear with me and try not to cringe too much with my buzzing.  I noticed the Martin Dreads will hide all those "poor player" mistakes, although this 000 does not.  I just couldn't pass up the tone and beauty.  I know some people think the lack of frills is ugly, but I just think the simplicity of this guitar and the rich mohoganny wood are so darn PURTY!  I hugged my guitar last night.  Yes, I really did hug it. 

BTW - I also tried out that Taylor Mini on DE's suggestion, and it is a MIGHTY FINE little guitar.  It does NOT lack in volume compared to other slightly larger guitars like this 000.  It is a bit cheaper also and I would absolutely suggest it to someone that is "anti-Martin" or looking for a small quality guitar in a slightly lower price range.  Tonally, it was a lovely sound... but the rich wood on this 000-15M makes a tone that I just could NOT pass by.  So rich and yummy!

Cool!  I'll see ya'll then.... except Zurf.  We'll miss you.  Have safe travels!!!!

Electric guitars seem to have even thinner necks than the average acoustic.  I thought there was a lot less barring going on with classical guitars, however you may want to keep in mind that classicals usually have nylon strings which, even with a wider neck, will be easier to barre than an acoustic steel string.  Of course, that is my opinion based on the fact that I can actually barre that Bm on my classical and not on my dread.

pssst... hey Toots... pssst!  Did you notice your new membership status under your name?  Us mods concurred that you deserved a little more recognition than just "honored member". 

absolutely ONE of us!  Perfect!  I hope you contacted him BGD and at least invited him to cyber jams (which I think you still need to get in on)!  speaking of which... I will be making a new thread here shortly!

cool cool... I commented on youtube.  I like what you've done!

Ha ha ha!  Actually, my hubby is very supportive of my affair with Martin.  I have a deposit down on one... just waiting for the income taxes to come in (NEXT WEEK) and I'll have it in my arms.  Now, having seen this chart I believe I can continue purchasing guitars as long as I have the $$!  And here I thought ONE Martin would be the end of the line for me.  YAY!  GAS shall continue!

Thanks Wayne for the cudos on the Martin again.  My husband said to me, "if you get that Taylor, you are STILL going to want a Martin.  You are in love.  So... just get the Martin!"  LOL!

M.B. I don't know much about tap tuning, but I do know when I go in and tap a nice guitar it sounds heavenly... and the cheaper ones just "thunk".

Joe, it sounds to me like maybe the file needs to be converted into a smaller size.  I've had that problem before.  Heed Russell's advise about changing the file type/converting and see if that helps at all.

So, based on this chart... unless I decide to "switch sides", divorce my husband and marry a woman, I will ALWAYS need to buy more guitars even if I have tons of guitars hiding at friends houses that I cannot name and I am not a gigging musician.  Fair enough. 

Good for you Jx3!  You've set a good example not only for the trout, but also for the other band members.  Giving some respect will often auto earn you respect as well.  If they think of steppnig on YOUR  toes in the future, they will likely think TWICE about it because of your actions this time around.