Martin GPC-11E Road Series Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural

Martin GPC-11E Road Series Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural

If you are looking for that legendary Martin tone in a package built to handle the rigors of the road, the GPC-11E is your ticket. This instrument features a classic pairing of tonewoods designed to cover just about any sonic territory you choose to explore. The top is solid Sitka Spruce, known for its dynamic range and projection, while the back and sides are crafted from solid Sapele. Sapele is tonally very similar to Mahogany, offering a warm, woody midrange, but it brings a slightly brighter "shimmer" to the top end, ensuring your chords cut through the mix with clarity.

The Grand Performance body shape is a true "Swiss Army Knife" design; it is large enough to pump out plenty of volume for heavy strummers, yet articulate enough to satisfy intricate fingerstyle players. The smooth cutaway allows for easy access to the upper register, making lead work a breeze. Played by legends ranging from Neil Young to Ed Sheeran, Martin guitars have defined the sound of modern music, and this Road Series model brings that history to your hands with modern playability, including the high-performance neck taper and the convenient, stage-ready Martin E-1 electronics with a built-in soundhole tuner.

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Highlights

• Grand Performance Versatility: A balanced body shape that handles heavy strumming and delicate fingerpicking with equal grace.

• Solid Tonewood Construction: Features a glossed Sitka Spruce top for projection paired with warm, articulate Sapele back and sides.

• Stage-Ready Electronics: Equipped with the Martin E-1 system and a built-in tuner so you are always ready to plug in and play.

• Smooth Playability: The Performing Artist neck profile and High-Performance Taper allow for fast, comfortable fretwork up and down the neck.

• Sustainable Durability: The FSC® Certified Richlite® fingerboard and bridge offer the look and feel of ebony while being incredibly resistant to temperature and humidity changes.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Sapele

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood

• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

• Fretboard Wood: Richlite

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Fretboard Radius: 16"

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother-of-pearl Pattern Dots, 28 Style

• Neck Profile: Performing Artist

• Finish: Gloss Top, Satin Back and Sides

• Bridge Material: Richlite

• Nut Material: White Corian

• Tuners: Chrome Enclosed Gear

• Electronics: Martin E-1

• Bridge: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

• Manufacturer Part Number: 11GPC11E

• Depth at 1st Fret: .849"

• Depth at 10th Fret: .872"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!