Martin Guitar GP-X2E Ziricote Special
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Martin Guitar
GP-X2E Ziricote Special
Product Info
Article Number:
617506
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
GP-X2E Ziricote Special
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GP-X2E Ziricote Special is a seriously impressive guitar. The ziricote delivers a really unique sonic character, and the E1 pickup makes it stage-ready. It’s a great choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a premium-voiced, versatile acoustic-electric.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar GP-X2E Ziricote Special
- Sttel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Grand Performance
- Top: solid sapele
- Back and sides: Ziricote
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Selected hardwood
- Diamond and squares fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- 20 frets
- Pickup: Martin E1 Preamp
- Tortoise pickguard
- White
- compensated TUSQ bridge
- Brigde material: Selected hardwood
- Chrome matte machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitar MA540T
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Ziricote back/sides deliver a rich, complex overtone response.
- • Solid sapele top provides excellent projection and warmth.
- • Martin E1 preamp offers clear, balanced amplified tone.
- • Diamond and square inlays add a touch of elegance and refinement.
CONS
- • Ziricote can be brittle; requires careful handling and humidity control.
- • Grand Performance body may be slightly small for larger players.
- • The MA540T strings are a bit bright; consider swapping for a warmer set.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sapele
Back & Sides
Ziricote
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood (likely Mahogany)
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ziricote tends to be brighter and more focused than rosewood, with a tighter low end and more pronounced midrange. It offers a unique clarity and articulation.
The selected hardwood neck typically has a comfortable, low profile, but it's not specifically a 'fat' neck; players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
The E1 preamp is known for its feedback resistance; however, proper EQ and mic technique are always crucial in live environments to minimize feedback.
