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An FSC-certified Green Martin Machine That Celebrates Oceans





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Looking for a modern Martin with a little something extra? The Biosphere dreadnought acoustic guitar may be just the thing! This one-off creation features 100% FSC-certified tonewoods and zero plastic. The Biosphere dreadnought is the third Martin guitar to boast fully green credentials that remind players to preserve our planet’s beauty. The Biosphere dreadnought commands attention in terms of looks and tone with a powerful spruce top braced with European spruce. The top is framed by European flame maple binding that draws attention to limited-edition artwork featuring humpback whales set against an aquatic backdrop. The Biosphere dreadnought’s slope-shoulder body shape makes for a smooth playing experience, not to mention a mature low-end response that adds focus while retaining quintessential dreadnought power. Moreover, a mahogany neck with a progressive carve improves fretting accuracy and comfort at both ends of the neck. Simply put, it’s one of the best-playing green guitars we’ve ever seen. But don’t delay: the Biosphere dreadnought is here at Sweetwater only for a limited time.





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Sloped dreadnought body with a progressive neck





You’ll immediately notice how the Biosphere dreadnought’s stunning top makes a unique visual statement. Similarly, the body shape sounds distinct, with a touch more warmth than Martin’s standard D series dreadnoughts. Sloped shoulders add maturity and balance to the Biosphere’s thick dreadnought projection ? essentially making tones more musical by reigning in woody lows. This modification is bound to make a difference for fingerstyle players, singer/songwriters, and recording artists. Furthermore, the Biosphere’s mahogany neck delivers versatile support for an abundance of playing styles. This neck features Martin’s modified low oval high-performance taper ? a mouthful to say, but a joy to play! This tapered take on the oval neck fuels enhanced accuracy and comfort at both ends, giving you the right grip for large frets down low and smaller frets up high. No matter your playing style, we think you’ll feel right at home with the Martin Biosphere dreadnought.





Serial M2863347


Serial M2863347


Classic tonewoods, zero guilt





The Biosphere dreadnought’s spruce top and sapele back and sides deliver clear tone that harkens back to classic Martin recipes, but with a twist: they were responsibly sourced and have receipts to prove it. The Biosphere dreadnought is 100% FSC-certified, which means it’s won the seal of approval from the Forest Stewardship Council, the group that oversees one of the world’s leading voluntary sustainability programs. What’s more, the Biosphere dreadnought contains zero plastic, a rarity in the guitar world that showcases a future that’s packed with clean oceans and beautiful instruments, not just one or the other! For example, the bridge is crafted with an FSC-certified ebony base and bone pins. On top of being green, these premium components let the true nature of tonewoods and strings shine by offering superior performance to plastic at every turn.





Martin Biosphere Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:


Limited-edition slope-shouldered dreadnought body supplies well-rounded tone for strums, fingerstyle, and recording


Constructed with 100% FSC-certified tonewoods and no plastic


Stunning oceanic top art with printed humpback whales


Powerful, resonant top made from FSC-certified Sitka spruce


Mahogany neck with modified low oval high-performance taper for enhanced playability across the scale


Rich, full-bodied tone fueled by sapele back and sides


Smooth ebony fingerboard with 25.4-inch scale and 20 frets


Deluxe appointments, including an ebony bridge, bone nut, and bone bridge pins, fuel pristine performance


Serial M2863347