Martin Guitar GPC-13E-01 Ziricote
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Martin Guitar
GPC-13E-01 Ziricote
Product Info
Article Number:
556345
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
GPC-13E-01 Ziricote
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,978.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GPC-13E-01 is a serious instrument, offering a beautifully balanced tone with that signature Martin warmth and projection, but with a unique Ziricote flair. The Grand Performance body makes it comfortable and versatile for fingerstyle and strumming, and the E1 pickup system means it's stage-ready. It's an excellent choice for the discerning player seeking a premium-priced acoustic with amplified capabilities.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar GPC-13E-01 Ziricote
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Grand Performance - 14 Fret
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Ziricote
- X-Brace spruce
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- White style 28 Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- White binding
- Abalone pearl pattern multi-stripe rosette
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Fretboard radius: 16"
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Tortoise pickguard
- Richlite bridge with compensated white TUSQ saddle
- String spacing at bridge: 54.8 mm (2.16")
- Enclosed chrome tuners
- Factory strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 guitar strings phosphor bronze - light .012 - .053 (art. #469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Ziricote back/sides deliver a uniquely rich, complex overtone response.
- • Spruce top and X-bracing provide excellent projection and clarity.
- • Martin E1 pickup system offers a natural amplified tone with minimal feedback.
- • Richlite fingerboard provides a stable, durable playing surface with a smooth feel.
CONS
- • Ziricote can be visually polarizing – not everyone loves its grain pattern.
- • The Grand Performance body is a bit smaller, might not suit all playing styles.
- • Richlite, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of ebony for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Ziricote
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ziricote tends to be a bit drier and more focused than Rosewood, offering a tighter low end and more pronounced mid-range, with a sparkling high-end.
It’s a change in material, but Martin has optimized its use; it’s very stable and durable, and most players find it provides a comfortable and consistent playing experience.
The E1 is known for its natural amplified tone and low feedback characteristics, making it a solid choice for stage performance, though it lacks the more advanced features of some higher-end systems.
