Martin & Co: New Guitars!
DSS Biosphere II
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 BiosphereTM 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.
Specifications:
Body Size: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought-14 Fret Top Material: FSC Certified Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: FSC Certified Sapele
Side Material: FSC Certified Sapele
Neck Material: FSC Certified Select Mahogany Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: FSC Certified Ebony
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: None
Case: Softshell
Electronics: None
Recommended Strings: Kovar – Medium MK13
000C-10E
This solid wood Auditorium model is an affordable workhorse with tone for days. The acoustic-electric 000C-10E features a sapele body paired with a select hardwood neck, fingerboard, and bridge. Its popular 000 body size delivers both comfort and volume with a balanced tone across all six strings, perfect for strumming chords and fingerpicking. It’s a smaller, full-sized Martin that still packs a punch. Sapele is a wood that’s similar in appearance and tone to the genuine mahogany found on our higher-end models, providing a powerful midrange, great punch, and bright and airy trebles. This guitar gives you all the playability and tone of a solid wood Martin in an understated, no-frills package that’s ready to play right out of the box. Not only does the 000C-10E sound great unplugged, but the Fishman® Matrix VT Enhance electronics give you the option to plug in at home, on stage, and in the studio with onboard volume, tone, and blend controls.
Specifications:
Body Size: 000C-14 Fret
Top Material: Sapele
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 Dots
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Hand-Rubbed
Bridge Material: Select Hardwood
Saddle: White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed Gear
Pickguard: None
Case: Softshell
Electronics: Matrix VT Enhance
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light MA540T
GPC-10E
This solid wood Grand Performance model is an affordable workhorse with tone for days. The acoustic electric GPC- 10E features a sapele body paired with a select hardwood neck, fingerboard, and bridge. Its body size is the perfect mix between a classic Dreadnought and 000 style guitar, giving you a versatile instrument that delivers both comfort and power, and a projective, balanced tone with added bass. Sapele is a wood that’s similar in appearance and tone to the genuine mahogany found on our higher-end models, providing a powerful midrange, great punch, and bright and airy trebles. This guitar gives you all the playability and tone of a solid wood Martin in an understated, no-frills package that’s ready to play right out of the box. Not only does the GPC-10E sound great unplugged, but the Fishman® Matrix VT Enhance electronics give you the option to plug in at home, on stage, and in the studio with onboard volume, tone, and blend controls.
Specifications:
Body Size: GPC-14 Fret
Top Material: Sapele
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Sapele
Side Material: Sapele
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 Dots
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Hand-Rubbed
Bridge Material: Select Hardwood
Saddle: White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome Closed Gear
Pickguard: None
Case: Softshell
Electronics: Matrix VT Enhance
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light MA540T
DC-X2E Brazilian 12-String
The remastered X Series is made to play. The acoustic- electric DC-X2E Brazilian 12-String features a hand rubbed satin spruce top with an elegant abalone pattern rosette and eye-catching Brazilian rosewood pattern high-pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides for added durability and looks, without sacrificing that classic Martin tone. Playability enhancements include a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, and a modernized bridge contour for a smooth and comfortable playing experience. This special addition to the X Series lineup also features Martin E-1 electronics with a built-in chromatic tuner and volume, tone, and phase controls. Its iconic Dreadnought body size lends itself to any genre and experience level, while the extra strings provide a unique layer of chime, tone, and texture.
Specifications:
Body Size: D-14 Fret Cutaway
Top Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood
Scale Length: 25,4”
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8”
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 Dots
Back And Side Finish: None
Finish Top: Hand-Rubbed
Top Color: None
Finish Neck: Hand-Rubbed
Bridge Material: Select Hardwood
Saddle: White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Closed Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Softshell
Electronics: Martin E-1
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Extra Light MA500T
