Detail 01
FSC-certified construction
The stated tonewoods and listed wood appointments are FSC-certified.
Product detailSKU #1500000479447
Martin00L Biosphere IV Acoustic Guitar - Emperor Penguin
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A purpose-driven sloped-shoulder 00 acoustic pairing FSC-certified tonewoods, a clear and balanced voice, and Robert Goetzl’s emperor-penguin artwork.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who value focused warmth, articulation, and controlled dynamics
- Fingerstyle players seeking an intimate sloped-shoulder 00 response
- Collectors drawn to conservation-focused design and custom artwork
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a non-steel-string instrument
- Left-handed players
- Those who require a hard case
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Scalloped Sitka spruce X-bracing
The guitar uses scalloped X-bracing made from FSC-certified Sitka spruce.
Detail 03
Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper
This describes the stated neck profile and taper.
Detail 04
Custom ink top artwork
Robert Goetzl created artwork depicting an emperor penguin protecting its chick.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, six-string steel-string acoustic.
- 02It has a 24.9 in. scale length, 1.75 in. bone nut, and 20 frets.
- 03A softshell case is included.
- 04The release supports the Global Penguin Society.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What woods are used?
It has an FSC-certified Sitka spruce top, FSC-certified sapele back and sides, an FSC-certified select mahogany neck, and an FSC-certified ebony fingerboard and bridge.
02What body style is the 00L Biosphere IV?
It is a solid, sloped-shoulder 00 acoustic with a 14-fret neck joint.
03Who created the artwork?
The custom emperor-penguin artwork was created in collaboration with artist Robert Goetzl.
04Does it include a case?
Yes. A softshell case is listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.9"
6 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- FSC-certified ebony
- Color
- Natural with custom ink top artwork
- Body Material
- Sitka spruce/Sapele
- Top Material
- FSC-certified Sitka spruce
- Body Shape
- Sloped-shoulder 00-14 fret
- Neck Wood
- FSC-certified select mahogany
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000479447
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