Martin Guitar GPC-10E Roadseries Special
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Martin Guitar
GPC-10E Roadseries Special
Product Info
Article Number:
587616
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
GPC-10E Roadseries Special
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GPC-10E Roadseries Special is a fantastic all-around acoustic, especially good for singer-songwriters and players needing a reliable amplified option. The sapele construction provides a balanced and woody tone, while the Fishman pickup system handles stage volume beautifully. It's a great value for a Martin, offering a lot of quality without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar GPC-10E Roadseries Special
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Grand Performance Fret with cutaway
- Top: solid sapele
- Back and sides: Sapele
- X-Bracing
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: selected hardwood
- Style 28 fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- White TUSQ saddle
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance
- Brigde material: selected hardwood
- Sealed chrome machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art. #469771#)
- Colour: Dark Mahogany
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid sapele top delivers a warm, focused, and articulate tone.
- • Fishman Matrix VT Enhance provides excellent amplified clarity and feedback resistance.
- • Style 28 fingerboard inlays add a touch of elegance and classic Martin aesthetic.
- • Road Series construction balances premium features with durable, gig-ready build quality.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides, while resonant, lack the top-end sparkle of rosewood.
- • The shorter scale length might feel a bit cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Dark Mahogany finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sapele
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Selected Hardwood with Style 28 Inlays
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Matrix VT Enhance
Weight
5.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a significant step up from basic systems, offering more nuanced control and a more natural amplified tone, but lacks the advanced features of higher-end Fishman or Martin systems.
Yes, the 25.4” scale is ideal for fingerstyle, offering a comfortable string spacing and a slightly warmer, rounder tone that complements fingerpicked melodies.
The Road Series is built to withstand the rigors of regular use; the bracing and finish are more robust than some standard Martins, making it well-suited for travel and performance.
