Martin GPC-16E Rosewood Acoustic-Electric - Grand Performance | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin GPC-16E Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar delivers exceptional versatility with its Grand Performance body shape that combines projection and balanced tone. Handcrafted in Martin's renowned Nazareth factory, this professional-grade instrument features premium East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a resonant spruce top. Ideal for intermediate to advanced players seeking studio-quality sound with live performance capabilities.
Product Overview
The GPC-16E showcases Martin's masterful craftsmanship with its solid spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, finished in elegant satin that enhances the natural wood grain. The Grand Performance body shape offers the projection and bass response of a dreadnought while maintaining the comfortable depth of Martin's Auditorium (000) design, making it perfect for both fingerpicking and strumming techniques.
The guitar features Martin's signature forward-shifted X-bracing with scalloped braces, optimizing the spruce top's resonance and creating the balanced, articulate tone Martin guitars are celebrated for. The ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl Style 28 inlays provides smooth playability across all 20 frets, while the modified low oval neck profile with high-performance taper ensures comfortable access to upper register notes.
Equipped with Martin's E1 electronics system, the GPC-16E seamlessly transitions from acoustic to amplified performance with onboard volume, tone, and phase controls. The built-in chromatic tuner allows for quick, accurate tuning without external devices, making this guitar stage-ready for any performance situation.
Ideal For
- Studio recording artists who demand authentic acoustic tone with professional electronics
- Singer-songwriters performing in venues ranging from coffee shops to concert halls
- Fingerstyle players seeking balanced string response and clear note separation
- Blues and folk musicians who appreciate the warmth of rosewood with spruce brightness
- Touring performers needing reliable electronics and comfortable playability
Key Features
Grand Performance Body Design
The GPC body shape combines the best elements of Martin's most popular sizes, offering dreadnought-like projection with the comfortable playing experience of a smaller-bodied guitar. This design provides excellent balance across all frequency ranges.
Premium Tonewoods
The solid spruce top delivers crisp highs and strong fundamentals, while the East Indian rosewood back and sides contribute rich overtones and sustained resonance. The satin finish allows the wood to breathe naturally, enhancing tonal complexity.
Martin E1 Electronics
Professional-grade electronics feature intuitive onboard controls for volume, tone, and phase adjustment, plus a built-in chromatic tuner. The system captures the guitar's natural acoustic character while providing feedback resistance for stage performance.
Forward-Shifted X-Bracing
Martin's innovative bracing pattern optimizes top vibration and projection while maintaining structural integrity. Scalloped braces reduce weight while enhancing the top's responsiveness to playing dynamics.
Modified Low Oval Neck Profile
The comfortable neck shape with high-performance taper provides easy access to all frets while maintaining the traditional feel Martin players expect. The ebony fingerboard offers smooth, fast playability.
What's Included
- Martin GPC-16E Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar
- Softshell case
- Martin Limited Lifetime Warranty
- PLEK'd setup for optimal playability
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Grand Performance 14-Fret (000 Depth) |
| Top | Solid Spruce, Satin Finish |
| Back & Sides | East Indian Rosewood, Satin Finish |
| Neck | Select Hardwood, Modified Low Oval Profile |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 16" Radius |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
| Frets | 20 Total |
| Inlays | Style 28 Mother of Pearl |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with Built-in Tuner |
| Bracing | Forward-Shifted Scalloped X-Brace |
| Bridge | Modern Belly, Ebony |
| Tuners | Nickel Open Gear |
| Strings | Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic-Electric Today
Experience the exceptional craftsmanship and versatile performance of the Martin GPC-16E at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can help you explore this guitar's full tonal range in our comfortable showroom setting. Contact us today to schedule your personal playing session or visit our website to learn more about our complete Martin guitar collection.