C.F. Martin & Co DSS Biosphere II

Essential Information About the Martin DSS Biosphere II Guitar

• Eco-friendly luthiery: FSC-certified woods (top, back/sides, neck, fingerboard, and bridge) to combine music and commitment.


• Dreadnought Slope Shoulder format: a generous acoustic, designed for projection and solid low-end presence.


• Sitka spruce + rosewood combination: balance between precision, depth, and sustain, with rich harmonic complexity.


• Premium protection included: delivered in a Martin polycarbonate case, sturdy for transport and storage.

A Martin that embraces a sustainable approach

Renowned for its acoustics with a strong character, Martin offers with the DSS Biosphere II a modern interpretation of its standards: a guitar built to last, but also to minimize environmental impact through the use of FSC-certified materials. This approach maintains the brand's finishing standards while highlighting a sober, elegant aesthetic focused on the essentials.

For which guitarist and styles?

Thanks to its Dreadnought Slope Shoulder format, the DSS Biosphere II is suitable for motivated beginners as well as intermediate and advanced players seeking a versatile and expressive acoustic. It excels in strumming (folk, pop, acoustic rock), while remaining very convincing in fingerstyle for rich arrangements, with a broad response and excellent note sustain.

Sound

The Sitka spruce top provides a clear attack, clarity, and excellent dynamics: it responds equally well to finger nuances and energetic pick playing. The rosewood back and sides enhance depth, sustain, and harmonic complexity, with solid lows and bright yet defined highs. The Dreadnought Slope Shoulder format contributes to generous projection and ample bass, while maintaining a rounder, more musical feel. The satin finish promotes a natural touch and open resonance, ideal for a lively and inspiring acoustic.

Technical specifications

Format	Dreadnought Slope-Shoulder Cutaway	Fingerboard	Ebony
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin varnish
Top	Sitka Spruce	Hardware	Nickel
Back&Sides	Sapele

Type	acoustic guitar	Scale length	645 mm / 25.4"
Back	FSC-certified rosewood	Bridge	FSC-certified ebony
Sides	FSC-certified rosewood	Tuners	open nickel
Finish	satin varnish	Design	ecological and sustainable (FSC-certified materials)
Neck	FSC-certified selected hardwood	Case	Martin polycarbonate case included
Nut width	44.5 mm / 1.75"