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The DSS Biosphere® II celebrates Earth Day with FSC® certification, plastic-free design, and artwork honoring Hawaii’s humpback whales. A sloped-shoulder Dreadnought with a big, balanced voice—built to honor nature and inspire. 

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Description

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

Highlights

Sloped Shoulder D-14 Fret body size
Sapele back and sides
FSC® Certified Sitka Spruce top
Custom Ink
Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper
Sapele back
Softshell case
Recommended Strings: Luxe by Martin® Kovar™ SP Core Strings - Medium
Top Material: FSC® Certified Sitka Spruce
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Custom Ink
Top Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Top Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Binding: Certified European Flamed Maple
Bridge Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard: None
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: Sloped Shoulder D-14 Fret
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: None
Back Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Side Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Certified European Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: None
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: FSC® Certified Select Mahogany
Neck Color: None
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots
Fingerboard Inlay Material: FSC® Certified Sapele
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Aluminum
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Headplate Logo Style: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Softshell
Label: Multiple Paper Labels
Electronics: No
Pleked: true

What's Included

DSS Biosphere® II
Custom & Special Editions, Sloped Shoulder D-14 Fret, Acoustic
Luxe by Martin® Kovar™ SP Core Strings - Medium
Pre-strung on instrument

At A Glance

Body Shape & Volume

Sloped Shoulder D-14 Fret

Neck Shape

Modified Low Oval

DSS Biosphere® II

DSS Biosphere® II

Custom & Special Editions, Sloped Shoulder D-14 Fret, Acoustic

$2,399.00
4.1 out of 5 Customer Rating

The DSS Biosphere® II celebrates Earth Day with FSC® certification, plastic-free design, and artwork honoring Hawaii’s humpback whales. A sloped-shoulder Dreadnought with a big, balanced voice—built to honor nature and inspire. 

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