Martin - GPC-X1E Black Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The X Series is made to play. The acoustic-electric GPC-X1E Black is made up of high-pressure laminate (HPL) top, back, and sides in a striking satin black finish that doesn’t sacrifice that classic Martin sound.
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Light gauge strings let the legendary bracing shine. Play daily - the top opens beautifully with age.
Martin has defined what an acoustic guitar should sound like for nearly two centuries. Warm, balanced tone that cuts through effortlessly. The kind of guitar that makes you want to write songs.
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GPC-X1E Black
Playability enhancements include a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, and a modernized bridge contour for a smooth and comfortable playing experience, while its Grand Performance body size provides a projective, balanced tone with added bass, and a cutaway to help you reach the highest frets. The GPC-X1E Black also comes with satin tuners and Martin E-1 electronics, featuring a built-in chromatic tuner and volume, tone, and phase controls, letting you plug in and play at any volume. All X Series models come with a softshell case.
Overview |
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| Recommended Strings | Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light |
| Body Size | GPC-14 Fret |
| Finish Top | None |
| Construction | Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint |
| Back and Side Finish | Satin |
| Bracing Pattern | X-Brace |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Brace Shape | Scalloped |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4'' |
| Top Material | Black HPL |
| Neck Shape | PA Profile |
| Back Material | Black HPL |
| Neck Taper | High-Performance Taper |
| Side Material | Black HPL |
| Electronics | Martin E-1 |
Top |
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| Top Color | None |
| Bridge Style | Sloped Modern Belly |
| Binding | None |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
| Top Inlay Material | None |
| Bridge Material | Richlite® |
| Top Detail | None |
| Bridge Pin Material | Black Plastic |
| Pickguard | None |
| Bridge Pin Dots | White Plastic |
| Pickguard Inlay | None |
| Saddle | Black Tusq |
| Rosette | Pad Printed Herringbone |
| Saddle Radius | 16" |
Body |
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| Brace Material | Spruce |
| Back and Sides Color | None |
| Brace Size | 5/16" |
| Back Detail | None |
| Back Purfling/Strip | None |
| Back Inlay Material | None |
| Heelcap | Black Boltaron |
| Side Detail | None |
| Endpiece | None |
| Side Inlay Material | None |
| Endpiece Inlay | None |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Birch Laminate |
| Fingerboard Material | Richlite® |
| Finish Neck | Hand-Rubbed |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8'' |
| Neck Color | Black |
| Fingerboard Inlay Style | Style 28 |
| Number of Frets Total | 20 |
| Fingerboard Inlay Material | Faux Abalone Pattern |
| Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Binding Material | None |
| Side Dots | White |
Headstock |
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| Headstock Shape | Solid |
| Tuning Machines | Satin Chrome Closed Gear |
| Headplate Material | Black HPL |
| Knob | Small |
| Headplate Logo Style | Script Ink |
| Nut Material | Black Corian |
| Headplate Binding Material | None |
Misc |
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| Case | Softshell |
| Left Handed Availability | true |
| Label | Paper Label |
| Pleked | true |
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