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Description
The Martin GPC-X1E Grand Performance acoustic-electric guitar provides discerning players with resonant tone, comfort and onboard electronics at an accessible price. Its spruce-braced Hawaiian koa high-pressure laminate top, mortise-and-tenon neck joint and scalloped X-bracing deliver the rich sound Martin is renowned for. The performance-focused neck offers speed, comfort and dexterity along its Richlite fingerboard.
Hawaiian Koa HPL Top Produces Powerful Tone
The spruce-braced Hawaiian koa HPL top and scalloped X-bracing provide the articulate tone and robust volume Martin guitars are known for. Notes ring true and sustain fully, with a balanced frequency response across the tonal spectrum. The koa pattern HPL contributes clarity and projection, allowing this guitar to fill a room with inspiring tone.
Mortise-and-Tenon Neck Joint Enhances Resonance
The mortise-and-tenon neck joint offers a solid construction platform that maximizes resonance and minimizes dead spots. Notes sing clearly from the first fret to the neck joint and beyond. The laminate birch neck provides stability and sustain. Together, these design elements allow this guitar to produce full, resonant tone.
High-Performance Neck Profile Facilitates Smooth Playability
The high-performance neck profile provides a familiar, comfortable feel for intricate chords and melodic lines. Its 25.4" scale length and 1.69" nut width strike an ergonomic balance, while its 16" radius allows smooth playability across all six strings. The profile gives you the speed and dexterity required for any style.
Onboard Electronics Provide Plug-and-Play Convenience
The Martin E-1 pickup system features controls for volume and tone mounted under the sound hole for plug-and-play convenience. The onboard tuner allows you to stay in tune and quickly adjust for peak performance. Simply connect to an amplifier or PA system and adjust the controls to your liking for full, natural tone when amplified.



Features
- Spruce top, scalloped X-bracing, koa HPL back and sides
- Performance Artist neck profile, Richlite fingerboard
- Onboard Martin E-1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Mortise-and-tenon neck joint, laminate birch neck
Specs
- Body size: GP-14 Fret Cutaway
- Top wood: Koa HPL
- Top finish: None
- Back & side wood: Koa HPL
- Back & side finish: Satin
- Bracing: X-Brace scalloped spruce, 5/16"
- Rosette: Pad printed herringbone
- Neck wood: Birch laminate
- Neck finish: Hand-rubbed
- Neck shape: PA profile
- Neck taper: High performance taper
- Scale length: 25.4"
- Number of frets total: 20
- Nut material: White Corian
- Neck color: Natural
- Neck joins body at: 14th fret
- Heelcap: Black Boltaron
- Fingerboard material: Richlite
- Number of frets: 20
- Width at nut: 1-3/4"
- Inlay style: Style 28 dots
- Side dots: White
- Type: Martin E-1
- Tuning machines: Chrome closed gear
- Saddle: White Tusq
- Bridge material: Richlite
- Bridge style: Sloped modern belly
- Strings: 6
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Soft shell
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Very Nice Sounding Guitar, Happy
submitteda month ago
byRick
fromMinneapolis, MN
I was in the acoustic room at GC and looked at several guitars in this price range, all of which sounded good to me. I am a novice player but know a bit about quality and the resonance that I like to hear. Long story short, the sales rep. / musician smiled when I came out with this Martin adding, "I knew you would choose that one". Very nice deep tone and resonance for KOA HPL and less worry about temperature extremes. Martin craftsmanship throughout and set up. I would definitely recommend this X-Series guitar to anyone looking for a good solid instrument.
Great guitar for a great price
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submitted3 months ago
byChad
fromTacoma Washington
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For being a beginner at the guitar I couldn't be any happier with the purchase I made. The guitar sounds amazing
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submitted6 months ago
asked byKade
fromCa
Is the guitar made out of real wood? (Koa) Or just a pattern
The "wood" is HPL: High pressure laminate (HPL) is a composite material made of multiple layers of kraft paper, resin, and decorative paper that are bonded together under high heat and pressure. HPL is a durable, versatile material that's often used in construction and interior design for furniture, countertops, and wall cladding.submitted7 months ago
asked byTim
fromWisconsin
Is guitar full size, 3/4 size, travel size???
This is full size - 4/4.