Martin Guitars DSS Biosphere II

Plastic-free and 100% FSC-certified: fighting climate change with sustainability

To draw attention to the threat to biodiversity in the ocean and to make people aware of its importance and preservation, Martin is producing the DSS Biosphere II, a guitar that is produced and designed completely sustainably according to the strictest criteria. After the Martin OOL Earth and the Martin or Biosphere, this is already the third eco-friendly model in the manufacturer's range and one of the results of its numerous projects to make guitar making ecological and future-oriented. This is a completely plastic-free and 100% FSC-certified guitar that will delight responsible guitarists.

An attractive design for mindfulness and responsibility

The absolute premium feature here is the artistically stunning ceiling, whose custom art motif was specially designed by artist Robert Goetzl. This masterpiece is intended to raise awareness for the conservation of the endangered humpback whale population off the coasts of Hawaii and pay tribute to the Keiki Kohola Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the whale cows and their calves. Naturally in combination with a considerable donation from Martin Guitars.

"There's so much that we can do as individuals to fight climate change in our daily lives, yet we are continually looking for ways that our company can inspire musicians and their fans to take action. Not just or Earth Day, but every day. Music has always been a powerful tool for bringing people together for change." - Christian Frederick Martin IV (CEO Martin Guitars)

Exquisite tonewoods

In addition to its clear message, the manufacturer naturally guarantees passionate and environmentally conscious acoustic guitarists the proven Martin quality with the DSS Biosphere II. The outstanding sound is shaped in particular by the tonewoods used here, which give it a balanced character with the necessary assertiveness. The solid Sapele bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body. provides a bright tone with warm mids and basses, while the solid topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body top made of Sitka spruce adds a soft sound character with excellent treble response. The Scalloped-XCeiling bracing:
Bracing bracing also demonstrates innovation, providing the top with better vibration characteristics for a higher volume thanks to its deeper centered bracing. Singer-songwriters in particular are delighted with these versatile sound results, which lend their compositions maximum expressiveness and authenticity.

Tried and tested for a comfortable playing experience

With the mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck is definitely a popular classic in guitar making, as the wood species is an optimal choice for this demanding guitar part due to its stability and pleasant weight. Accordingly, the neck with its modifiedNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat low-oval profile and nut widthNut width:
Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart of 44.45 mm sits comfortably in the hand, while the velvety ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. allows the fretting hand to glide effortlessly over all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets. Meanwhile, nickel-plated open-gearTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners and the durable ebony bridgeBridge:
Bridge with compensated bone inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. ensure high tuning stability and pure playing pleasure. This also guarantees absolutely clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. over the entire scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 645 mm as well as a perfect string actionString action:
The string action refers to the distance between the guitar strings and the fretboard. A low string action makes the guitar easier to play for comfortable fingering.