With the Martin DSS Biosphere II, the traditional US manufacturer from Pennsylvania presents an ecologically sustainable acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk for the benefit of the environment. A breathtaking design combined with high-quality materials results in a first-class playable instrument that not only makes a valuable contribution to the preservation of the planet, but also impresses with its outstanding sound. An equally sustainable soft shell caseGuitar case:
Case complements the special model and provides an excellent transport and storage option.
To draw attention to the threat to biodiversity in the ocean and to make people aware of its importance and preservation,
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
"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
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.
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.