Martin Road Series GPC-13E Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural Gloss (Store Demo) | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Store Demo — SOLD AS IS, NO WARRANTY. This guitar was on display in our store and is in excellent condition with no major damage, scratches, blemishes, or functional issues. Warranties apply only to brand new guitars at original tag price. Best offer considered.
The Martin Road Series GPC-13E brings a gorgeous glossed spruce top and striking ziricote back and sides to a Grand Performance 14-fret cutaway body that delivers great sound at an accessible price point. Stunning mother-of-pearl pattern fingerboard and rosette inlays, a multi-stripe rosette border, and white binding give this model a refined, eye-catching visual presentation, while an FSC-certified Richlite fingerboard and bridge, gloss body finish, and hand-rubbed neck reflect genuine attention to material quality and craftsmanship. Martin's E1 electronics package with a built-in soundhole tuner means you can tune up anywhere without a pedal, and the Performing Artist neck with High-Performance Taper keeps the guitar comfortable and fast under the hands. Road-ready and now available as a store demo at a significant discount, this GPC-13E is ready for its next adventure.
Product Overview
The Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway body size sits between Martin's smaller and larger acoustic body shapes — delivering a full, balanced tonal projection while remaining comfortable to play, with the cutaway providing easy access to the upper frets for lead playing and extended-range chord work. The solid spruce top, finished in gloss, provides the bright, articulate, dynamically responsive tonal foundation that spruce is prized for across the acoustic guitar world, while the ziricote fine veneer back and sides bring a striking, richly figured visual character alongside a tonal contribution of focused midrange and clear note definition. Scalloped X-bracing with 5/16" braces and 1/4" tone bars allows the top to vibrate more freely, contributing to the dynamic projection and resonance that defines Martin's most musically responsive instruments.
This model introduces several refinements new to the GPC-13E lineup. Mother-of-pearl pattern inlays appear both in the fingerboard (in a 28-style dot pattern) and in the rosette, paired with a multi-stripe rosette border and white binding for a visually cohesive, upscale presentation. The FSC-certified Richlite fingerboard and bridge is a notable material choice — Richlite is an engineered composite material that offers the density, smoothness, and tonal characteristics of premium tonewoods like ebony while being sustainably sourced and FSC-certified, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to material sourcing without compromising performance or feel.
The Performing Artist neck with High-Performance Taper is designed for comfort and speed, with a 1-3/4" nut width that provides solid fingerstyle string spacing while remaining accessible to players of varying backgrounds. The Mortise & Tenon neck joint is a traditional, structurally robust joinery method that provides excellent resonance transfer and long-term neck stability. Martin's E1 electronics package is one of the most practically valuable features on this model — a built-in soundhole tuner means players never need a separate tuner pedal or clip-on unit, streamlining the process of getting in tune before a performance or practice session, while the broader E1 system delivers reliable, natural-sounding amplified tone for any plugged-in performance situation.
Ideal For
- Guitarists who want genuine Martin tone and craftsmanship — solid spruce top, ziricote back and sides, scalloped X-bracing — at a meaningful store demo discount
- Performers who want the convenience of a built-in soundhole tuner without needing a separate tuner pedal
- Players who appreciate sustainably sourced materials, drawn to the FSC-certified Richlite fingerboard and bridge
- Musicians who want a Grand Performance cutaway body for both full tonal projection and easy upper-fret access
- Budget-conscious buyers in Idaho Falls looking to own a genuine Martin acoustic-electric with striking ziricote tonewood at 20% off regular price as a store demo unit
Key Features
Solid Spruce Top with Scalloped X-Bracing
The gloss-finished solid spruce top delivers bright, articulate tonal response, while scalloped X-bracing with 5/16" braces and 1/4" tone bars allows the top to vibrate more freely for dynamic, resonant projection.
Ziricote Fine Veneer Back and Sides
Ziricote back and sides bring striking visual figure alongside a tonal contribution of focused midrange and clear note definition — a premium tonewood choice that sets this model apart visually and sonically.
Mother-of-Pearl Pattern Inlays and Multi-Stripe Rosette
New mother-of-pearl pattern fingerboard and rosette inlays, paired with a multi-stripe rosette border and white binding, give this GPC-13E a refined, upscale visual presentation new to the model.
FSC-Certified Richlite Fingerboard and Bridge
This engineered composite material offers the density, smoothness, and tonal performance of premium tonewoods like ebony while being sustainably sourced and FSC-certified — combining performance with responsible material sourcing.
Martin E1 Electronics with Built-In Soundhole Tuner
The E1 electronics package delivers reliable, natural-sounding amplified tone, while the built-in soundhole tuner allows players to tune up anywhere without a separate tuner pedal.
Performing Artist Neck with High-Performance Taper
Designed for comfort and speed with a 1-3/4" nut width, this neck shape and taper combination provides excellent fingerstyle string spacing while remaining accessible to players from any background.
What's Included
- Martin Road Series GPC-13E Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Natural Gloss, Store Demo)
- Soft-Shell Gig Bag (In pictures)
- Free standard shipping
Sold as is. No warranty applies to this store demo unit. Pickguard style (tortoise or black) may vary based on material availability.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | GPC-13E |
| Year | 2022 |
| Body Size | Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway |
| Construction | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Top Material | Solid Spruce |
| Top Finish | Gloss |
| Top Color | Clear |
| Binding | White |
| Bridge Material | FSC Certified Richlite |
| Bridge Style | Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2-5/32" |
| Bridge Pins | Black Plastic |
| Saddle | Compensated White Tusq, 16" Radius |
| Rosette | Mother-of-Pearl Pattern with Multi-Stripe |
| Back & Sides Material | Ziricote Fine Veneer |
| Back & Sides Finish | Gloss |
| Bracing Pattern | X-Brace, Scalloped |
| Brace Size | 5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars |
| Neck Shape | Performing Artist |
| Neck Taper | High-Performance Taper |
| Neck Material | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Finish | Hand-Rubbed |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Material | FSC Certified Richlite |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1-3/4" |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2-1/8" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | MOP Pattern Dots, Style 28 |
| Side Dots | White |
| Headstock | Solid with Standard Taper, HPL Headplate, Script Ink Logo |
| Tuning Machines | Chrome Closed Gear |
| Nut Material | White Corian |
| Electronics | Martin E1 with Built-In Soundhole Tuner |
| Case | Soft-Shell Case or Soft Gig Bag (varies) |
| Condition | Store Demo — Sold As Is, No Warranty |
| Price | $1199.99 (20% Off Regular Price) |
Get Your Hands on This Martin Acoustic-Electric Today
This Martin Road Series GPC-13E store demo is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls at a significant discount. Stop in to play it in person and hear the ziricote tonal character for yourself, or reach out online with your best offer. A genuine Martin with this level of detail at this price won't last.