Martin 00L Earth Guitar (FSC® Certified) - display model with very slight cosmetic defectserial # 2547297 It’s not just a guitar. It’s a call to action on climate change. A reminder to preserve the planet for future generations. To show our dedication to this cause, we’ve created the first acoustic guitar that is both 100% FSC®-certified and 100% plastic-free. Its top, emblazoned with a work by renowned artist Robert Goetzl, is as stunning as it is powerful, a reminder of what we’re fighting for. And even the gig bag is sustainable: made from hemp—a Martin first. So play, preserve, and protect the planet with the most environmentally friendly guitar on earth.
“There is nothing more important than the quality of the sound and tone of our instruments,” said CEO and Chairman Chris Martin IV. “This is why Martin Guitar has been utilizing machines for almost a decade on all of our instruments, to provide guitar players with unparalleled craftsmanship and playability.”
For 183 years, Martin Guitar has been at the forefront of guitar innovation, responsible guitar building practices and premier craftsmanship, bringing to its consumers the best acoustic guitars in the world.
Next to the iconic Martin tone known worldwide, playability is an important characteristic that sets apart the quality of our guitars. “For 183 years, the Martin Guitar Company has been manufacturing the world’s best acoustic guitars. The Martin tone is legendary and one that we do not take for granted. Playability does not start at the end of the process”, says Fred Greene V.P. Domestic Manufacturing. “The level of expert craftsmanship that goes into every instrument produced in our facilities is perfected through the use of the Plek® machines. Basically, it’s the cherry on top of the sundae.”
Martin Guitar has been Pleking their instruments for close to a decade and we believe this process helps maintain the undeniable Martin guitar sound that is recognizable worldwide. A Martin guitar with optimized playability enhances the tone of our guitars, as it prevents the strings from buzzing on the frets during playing and eliminates intonation problems that may occur due to inaccurate nut height. We want nothing to come between your playability and that iconic Martin tone. This remains our longstanding commitment to all guitar players worldwide.
What is Plek®?
The Plek® Pro has been developed for use in guitar production factories as a tool that not only does precise fret dressing, but also helps with quality control and R&D. This computer controlled device scans and dresses a guitar under actual playing conditions, strung and tuned to pitch or using precise string tension emulation. This is a major breakthrough since the Plek® Pro identifies precisely what needs to be done for perfect fretwork, executes this rapidly, and delivers perfect results on the instrument when strung.
The Plek® Pro speeds up the production process and raises the quality of instruments to an extremely high and consistent level.
You can learn more about the trademarked and registered Plek® process at Plek.com.
Specifications Overview
Body Size: 00-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
Finish Top: Satin
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back & Side Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Sapele
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Sapele
Electronics: None
Recommended Strings: Retro Light MM12
Top
Top Color: Custom Ink
Bridge Style: Modern Straightline - Drop in Saddle
Binding: FSC® Certified European Flame Maple
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Black Fiber Stripe
Bridge Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Top Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Pickguard: None
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: None
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Brace Material: FSC® Certified Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Color: None
Brace Size: 1/4"
Back Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Heelcap: None
Side Detail: FSC® Certified Wood
Endpiece: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck
Neck Material: FSC® Certified Sipo
Fingerboard Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: None
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: FSC® Certified Sapele
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Aluminum
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: FSC® Certified Ebony
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Script Authentic 1933 Overlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: None
Misc
Case: Soft-Shell
Left Handed Availability: Yes
Label: Paper FSC Interior Label w/ "Forests For All Forever" Artwork Paper Label w/ "Earth Day is Every Day" Artwork
Pleked: Yes