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Part of Martin's X Series, this Special X-GPCE HPL left-handed acoustic-electric guitar combines that world-famous Martin sound with the contemporary playability of an electric guitar. Martin’s Grand Performance body was crafted to produce a powerful, rich sound that is perfect for the singer songwriter, as well as the professional touring and studio musician. The body is constructed with Martin’s forest-friendly Jett Black HPL to give you an attractive visual look. This guitar was crafted to be a "player's dream."

The X Series Special X-GPCE HPL acoustic-electric guitar features a very playable laminate birch neck with a high-performance neck shape. This precision-cut neck has fast FSC Certified Richlite fingerboard, and a 1-3/4 in. nut width, to give you a comfortable spacing between the strings. 

Looking for electronics? This Special X-GPCE HPL comes complete with an onboard Fishman MX preamp. This sound hole-mounted-preamp features easy-to-use rotary controls for Volume and Tone. The controls are mounted conveniently under the sound hole for easy access while you are performing. All you have to do is plug in and play. You’ll have a studio-quality sound right out of the box.

This guitar is everything you’ve come to expect from Martin, at a price that just about anyone can afford. Pick one up. You’ll love the sound and playability of this fine instrument.

Includes gig bag.
Martin X Series Style Special GPC Black HPL Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black
Martin X Series Style Special GPC Black HPL Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black
Martin X Series Style Special GPC Black HPL Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Performance
  • Cutaway: Single cutaway
  • Top wood: Jett Black HPL
  • Back & sides: Jett Black HPL
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
  • Body finish: Hand-rubbed Satin
  • Orientation: Left handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Performing Artist taper
  • Nut width: 1 ¾”
  • Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Neck wood: Birch Laminate
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman MX
  • Configuration: Sound hole mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: No
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Jett Black HPL
  • Tuning machines: Chrome
  • Bridge: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Saddle & nut: Black Corian, Compensated black tusq
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Tonewoods
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Mexico

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One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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