Martin GPC-16E01 Satin Spruce Top Rosewood B & S Electro Acoustic Overview
The Martin GPC-16E acoustic-electric guitar offers players a sleek and versatile Grand Performance-style instrument, combining the projection and tone of a larger body with the comfort of an Auditorium (000) guitar. Handcrafted in Martin’s Nazareth factory, this guitar is part of the esteemed 16 Series, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and excellent playability.
Key Features:
Body and Tonewoods:
- Body Size: Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway with 000 Depth, designed to provide a rich, balanced tone with added bass response and comfortable playability.
- Top Material: Sitka Spruce, known for its broad dynamic range and crisp, clear sound, making it suitable for various playing styles.
- Back and Sides: East Indian Rosewood, offering a warm, resonant tone with strong bass and clear trebles, contributing to the guitar’s overall balance.
- Finish: Satin finish on the top, back, sides, and neck, enhancing the guitar’s natural beauty while providing a smooth feel.
Neck and Fingerboard:
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood with a Modified Low Oval shape, offering a comfortable grip and easy playability across the fretboard.
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony, providing a smooth, durable surface with excellent tonal characteristics.
- Scale Length: 25.4", delivering a familiar feel with a balanced string tension.
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4’’, allowing for comfortable finger positioning, ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle playing.
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28, adding a touch of elegance to the guitar’s design.
Bracing and Construction:
- Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace with scalloped braces, enhancing the guitar’s resonance, volume, and dynamic response.
- Bridge Material: Ebony, ensuring precise intonation and excellent sound transfer.
- Saddle: Compensated White Tusq, designed to optimize intonation and tuning stability.
Hardware and Accessories:
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear, providing reliable tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise, offering a traditional look while protecting the guitar’s top from wear.
- Case: Includes a soft shell case for protection and easy transport.
Electronics:
- Martin E1 Electronics: Features onboard controls for volume, tone, and phase, allowing for easy sound shaping when plugged in. The built-in chromatic tuner ensures quick and accurate tuning.
Additional Details:
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 – Light MA540T, designed to complement the guitar’s tone and longevity.
