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Description

The X Series GPCX2AE Macassar Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar is crafted from a solid Sapele top paired with Macassar patterned high-pressure laminate back and sides, a birch laminate high performance neck and Fishman Sonitone electronics. A great guitar for studio or stage. Case sold separately.

The Martin guitar's laminate birch neck is a multilayered wood creation, bonding layers of birch under extremely high pressure. The material is then carved and finished in a conventional manner. The end result is a very strong neck that provides definition and articulate sustain from note to note.

The neck is fashioned with a Performing Artist neck shape and taper, 25.4 in. scale, 1-3/4 in. nut width, and 16" radius provide comfort and dexterity when performing intricate movements and progressions along the black Richlite fretboard.

This X Series GPCX2AE Macassar Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar comes compete with the Fishman Sonitone. The Fishman Sonitone features a soundhole-mounted preamp with rotary controls for Volume and Tone. The controls are mounted conveniently under the soundhole. All you have to do is plug in and play. You’ll have a great acoustic guitar sound, right out of the box.

This guitar has the look and sound of a highly collectible Martin guitar, but goes for a price that anyone can afford. Embrace the dream of owning your very own Martin guitar, at a price that is too good to pass up.

Martin Special Grand Performance Cutaway X2AE Style Macassar Acoustic Guitar Natural Natural
Martin Special Grand Performance Cutaway X2AE Style Macassar Acoustic Guitar Natural Natural
Martin Special Grand Performance Cutaway X2AE Style Macassar Acoustic Guitar Natural Natural

Features

Body
  • Body type: Grand Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Single cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid Sapele
  • Back & sides: Macassar HPL
  • Bracing pattern: X
  • Body finish: Hand-rubbed
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Performing artist
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45mm)
  • Fingerboard: Richlite
  • Neck wood: Birch laminate
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman Sonitone
  • Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
  • Preamp EQ: 1-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Macassar HPL
  • Tuning machines: Chrome
  • Bridge: Richlite
  • Saddle & nut: Corian
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Body style
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Mexico

Reviews

4.14

29 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

This is my main axe now!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Could very well be your perfect guitar!

I don't usually write detailed reviews, but I will make an exception for this guitar...so please read the whole review if you are really interested in this guitar. Bought one of these after playing everything in the big guitar store. Aesthetically, the guitar is beautiful. The body is small and easy to hold and play sitting, standing, or reclining in a hammock. Don't let the small size fool you, it still has that deep Martin sound, along with a clear presence in the mid and high ranges, all with a "punch" that is "tighter" than pretty much anything I've ever played. It is somewhat quieter than most, which lends perfectly to someone who likes to play and sing unplugged, but hammer on the strings and this baby will really ring out, with no vibration or distortion, and plugged in, it keeps it's true acoustic tone...the Fishman electronics are great, and true to the guitar's sound. I've read reviews that complain about the plastic look of the sides and back...well it pretty much is plastic, but I think that's a good thing. The back and sides are made of high pressure laminate. Synthetic materials combined with a resin that forms a plastic like structure that is almost bulletproof. This material is rugged, less apt to warp than solid wood, makes for great resonance with the solid mahogany top, and will probably last forever, making this a great guitar for the road. In summary, this guitar looks great, plays great, sounds great...what more could you want?

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Too Much Plastic and Too Quiet

What I like: The guitar was in tune and stayed in tune right out of the box. (When does that ever happen?) There is no fret buzz and the action is nice and low. When plugged in, the sound level is pretty consistant from the first to the sixth string. What I don't like: The face of the guitar does not resonate. When I strum it, unplugged, it sounds dead. Every single person who sees the guitar says something like "I didn't know Martin made PLASTIC guitars." Why do they say this? The back and sides look and feel like a plastic toy guitar. this bothers me a lot. When I finger pick, it is so quiet... the guitar feels dead. When I strum, there is very little sustain. It dies fast. When I pick a solo, I can't let a note ring for very long before the level tapers off to nothing. The only good use I can see for this guitar is if you are looking for a Martin Neck you can play plugged in. It sounds really nice plugged in. The Sonitone pickups are better than I expected. I can just imagine how it would sound on a better Martin! Don't buy it for acoustic jams. Don't buy it for looks. The picture displayed here is not true to what you get. It doesn't look like wood at all.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing22
  2. Jamming16
  3. Recording15
  4. Small Venues14
  5. Rock Concerts6
Cons
  1. Poor Quality6
  2. Flat Sound3
  3. Not Consistent2
  4. Requires Constant Tuning1
  5. Heavier than other guitars of similar size.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced20
  2. Novice7
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Feel24
  2. Stays In Tune21
  3. Good Audio19
  4. Consistent17
  5. Fun To Play17

Reviewed by 29 customers

  • THEY WILL HAVE TO PRY THIS GUITAR FROM MY COLD DEAD FINGERS

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBob D

    fromRichmond VA

    All I can say is I bought this guitar damaged the back was separated and had a few cosmetic issues it was a martin and sounded great damaged ,brought it home and repaired it and have never looked back. You cannot play another guitar and get the tone and over all complete functionality that a Martin produces hands down! This instrument is light and plays like a dream with all different genres so if you want to spoil yourself tone wise Martin is always true to its word even if its assembled in Mexico. BE WARNED YOUR GOING TO LOVE IT.

  • Perfect size, full smooth tone

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byrjc

    fromMinnesota

    The Martin GPCX2AE has a solid quality feel everywhere on it. Tuners are smooth and it sounds great plugged in. Aftertone sustain is rich, full and bell like. Nut is a little wider than some at 1.75" but still in the normal range for steel string guitars; it helps to not accidentally mute strings when fingerpicking.

  • Martian GPCX2AE

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJeff

    fromFrisco, Tx

    My 1st Martin, and I love it! The tone is great and it's easy to play!

  • Amazing

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byLisa

    fromDuarte

    I'm having a hard time keeping it tuned. Could be me. My Martin never did that though. It has a GREAT SOUND... Beauty... I'm absolutely keeping it !!

  • Super bummed out

    2

    submitted6 years ago

    byI like guitar

    fromManchester CT

    Was so happy to have a Martin. 3 weeks in, it sounded worse and worse. The body was slowly caving in. Kept it humid, did treatment with no luck. Ended up returning it.

  • Great Martin tone!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bySpur One

    fromUniversal City

    The tone is definitely the rich, deep Martin tone. Great low action which makes it easy to play. The nut width is perfect and the neck feels really good.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byNone

    fromAllanta

    Is this guitar a dreadnought?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is not a dreadnought style guitar.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byAndrew

    fromRoselle, Illinois

    Is this made in Mexico?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar was made in Mexico.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMichelle

    fromHigh Point NC

    How much does the case cost?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byGeorge

    fromNJ

    With a solid top and HPL sides/ neck on the Martin gpcx2ae cutaway guitar, what is the best way to care for it?

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    I would recommend a case with humidifier.