DISC Martin GPCX1AE 20th Anniversary Electro Acoustic

Full Description

Versatile with durability for life on the road

Dynamic, rich, distinctive. And, it's a sound that just keeps giving. Thanks to a solid, hand-picked sitka spruce top and a HPL body, this is an instrument that will stay with you for a lifetime. A solid top brings you a sound that just keeps getting richer with age. While HPL (high pressure laminate) back and sides bring the durability and strength for life on the road.

Truly perfect for any passionate performer. This GPCX1AE 20th Anniversary model hones an authentic, timeless tone with a crisp, dynamic edge. Sitka spruce is an unmatched tonewood for versatility and articulation. You can play almost anything, and it responds to you, and your individuality perfectly. And, thanks to its HPL body, the back and sides are less susceptible to warping in different climates while still maintaining a melodic character. Distinctive and durable. It's time to make your debut grand performance.

Playability for the performer

Your smoothest playing action yet. This 20th Anniversary GPC features a high performance taper neck to bring you liquid smooth playability. Built specifically for performance, this neck allows you to play with complete freedom, and sensational comfort.

It makes complicated chords easier to form. And, you can improve your accuracy. You can transition from chord to chord with one fluid, smooth movement. Plus, with a hand-rubbed finish, more of the GPC's natural tone is released, bringing you a truly responsive instrument with the smooth, comfortable playability needed for performance. Expertly-designed features that give this Martin perfectly-tailored playability.

The grandest of performances - GPC

Versatile and unique. Martin's GPC (grand performance cutaway) is aptly named, and truly perfect for performance. It's the ultimate instrument for combining comfort with that richly renowned Martin sound. Made for passionate performers and singer songwriters, it was born to be under the stage light. With playability you won't forget, and a sound you won't find elsewhere - it can only be the GPC.

GPC guitars are renowned for their versatility, and the GPCX1AE is no exception. Explore a big, rich, acoustic voice with the dynamics and balance needed to play through almost anything you desire. Superbly responsive, it reacts to you and your individual style beautifully. You can strum, or delicately pick, play with freedom, and find your persona with the GPCX1AE. It won't let you down. And, with a smooth Venetian cutaway, you're never have to worry about restriction. Roam the fingerboard with complete freedom, comfort, and ease.

Pristine live performance

Natural, pure, majestic. An electronic system that retains your natural acoustic warmth, and resonance. The Martin GPCX1AE comes fitted with responsive Fishman Sonitone electronics. Delivering everything you play with industry-leading clarity.

Many electro acoustic pickup systems fail to provide authentic acoustic sound when playing at high volume. This is not a problem you'll ever have with the GPCX1AE. The Sonitone's active electronic pickup system is designed to communicate your guitar's exact voice at high output. This makes this 20th Anniversary instrument superb for live performance in larger venues. It's an instrument that'll never make you sacrifice warmth or fidelity.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: Martin GPCX1AE 20th Anniversary Electro Acoustic
• Model Number: CMGPCX1AE20
• Construction: Mortise and Tenon Neck Joint
• Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Back Material: High Pressure Laminate (HPL)
• Sides Material: High Pressure Laminate (HPL)
• Top Finish: Hand-Rubbed
• Top Colour: Clear
• Rosette: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern w/Multi-Stripe
• Brace Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
• Brace Size: 0.3125" w/0.25" Tone Bars
• Binding: None

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Performing Artist
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Neck Finish: Hand Rubbed
• Pleked: No
• Fingerboard Material: Morado
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Neck Joint: 14th Fret
• No. of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2.125"
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl Pattern
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Dots - 28 Style Pattern
• Side Dots: White

Hardware and Electronics

• Electronics: Fishman Sonitone
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Headstock Shape: Solid w/Standard Taper
• Headplate Material: High Pressure Laminate (HPL)
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
• Heelcap: Black
• Bridge Material: Morado
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop-In Saddle
• String Spacing: 2.15625"
• Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
• Knob: Small
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
• Pickguard: Black

Miscellaneous

• Recommended Strings: Lifespan 2.0 Authentic Acoustic MA540 Phosphor Light
• Label: Paper Label