Martin DSS Biosphere® II Sloped-Shoulder Dreadnought

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Dedicated to sustainability and preserving our planet for future generations, Martin Guitar is proud to reinforce that call to action this Earth Day with the all-new DSS Biosphere® II. The third model in our Earth Day series showcases another stunning work of art from acclaimed artist Robert Goetzl, taking us to the waters off the coast of Hawaii. This model is a tribute to the Keiki Kohola Project – Caring for Calves in Maui Waters, a nonprofit that promotes the protection of humpback whale mother and calf pairs during their time in Hawaiian waters. C. F. Martin & Co. has made a generous donation to its cause. The DSS Biosphere II is also FSC® certified, 100% plastic-free, and will be adorned with the Preferred by Nature Hummingbird Seal. It’s a satin sloped-shoulder Dreadnought that provides a warm and mellow tone rounded out by powerful mids, bright and airy trebles, and plenty of volume. All nature has its own song to sing. With the DSS Biosphere II, Martin hopes to raise awareness of protecting the environment, and the beautiful music it creates.

This product is produced under licensed ArtGuitar® Patented Technology covered by one or more of the following US patents US 7,736,706, US 7,737,349, US 7,470,455, US 7,895,967 or US 8,192,040.

Specifications

Overview
Strings: Luxe by Martin® Kovar™ Strings - Medium
Body Size: Sloped Shoulder D-14 Fret
Finish Top: Satin
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: FSC® Certified Sitka Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Sapele
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Side Material: Sapele
Electronics: No

Top
Top Color: Custom Ink
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Certified European Flamed Maple
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Bridge Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Top Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Pickguard: None
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: None
Saddle Radius: 16"

Body
Brace Material: Certified European Spruce
Back and Sides Color: None
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Heelcap: None
Side Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Endpiece: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck
Neck Material: FSC® Certified Select Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: None
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: FSC® Certified Sapele
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Aluminum

Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: None

Misc
Case: Hemp Softshell
Label: Multiple Paper Labels
Pleked: true