About Martin & Robert Goetzl

When Martin Guitar and Robert Goetzl come together to create instruments, the result is a collection of masterpieces that puts the power of music, art, and nature in your hands. 

A resident of Lyndhurst, NJ, Robert Goetzl’s artwork can be seen throughout the Martin Guitar factory and museum. Paintings by Robert are featured on the tops of guitar models including the 00L Earth Guitar, DX 175th Anniversary, DX Woodstock 50th Anniversary, and the D-18 RG. His concept drawings have also been the basis for guitar designs including serial number two million - known as the "Watch Guitar."

Prior to Robert’s involvement at Martin Guitar, he worked as a freelance artist and illustrated children’s books.

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Chris Martin & Robert Goetzl

The Koi Guitar

D-Robert Goetzl 7

D-Robert Goetzl 9

Specifications – Overview

Body size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Top Material: Spruce

Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

Electronics: None

Finish Top: Gloss

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Scale Length: 25.4”

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

DSS Biosphere® II

Specifications – Overview

Body size: Sloped Shoulder D-14 Fret

Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint

Bracing Pattern: X Brace

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Top Material: FSC® Certified Sitka Spruce

Back Material: Sapele

Side Material: Sapele

Electronics: None

Finish Top: Satin

Back and Side Finish: Satin

Scale Length: 25.4”

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

D-Robert Goetzl 8

Specifications – Overview

Body size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Top Material: Spruce

Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

Electronics: None

Finish Top: Gloss

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Scale Length: 25.4”

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

D-Robert Goetzl 7

Specifications – Overview

Body size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Top Material: Spruce

Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

Electronics: None

Finish Top: Gloss

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Scale Length: 25.4”

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

OM Biosphere®

Specifications – Overview

Body size: 000-14 Fret

Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint

Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Top Material: FSC® Certified Sitka Spruce

Back Material: Sapele

Side Material: Sapele

Electronics: None

Finish Top: Satin

Back and Side Finish: Satin

Scale Length: 25.4”

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

D-Robert Goetzl 6

Specifications – Overview

Body size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Top Material: Spruce

Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

Electronics: None

Finish Top: Gloss

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Scale Length: 25.4”

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

Goetzl 0 Tenor Uke1

Specifications – Overview

Body size: Tenor Ukulele

Construction: Applied Dovetail Neck Joint

Bracing Pattern: Tenor Ukulele

Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped

Top Material: Sinker Mahogany

Back Material: Sinker Mahogany

Side Material: Sinker Mahogany

Electronics: None

Finish Top: Satin

Back and Side Finish: Satin

Scale Length: 17''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/32''

Neck Shape: Tenor Ukulele

Neck Taper: Standard Taper


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