Martin Guitar GPC-13E Burst Ziricote
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Martin Guitar
GPC-13E Burst Ziricote
Product Info
Article Number:
556349
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
GPC-13E Burst Ziricote
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,088.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GPC-13E is a serious instrument – the ziricote gives it a warmth and depth you don’t often find, and the E1 pickup system makes it stage-ready. The 14-fret design really unlocks a powerful low-end that's great for fingerstyle or strumming. It's a premium-priced guitar, but delivers a lot of value for the discerning player seeking a balanced and articulate sound.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar GPC-13E Burst 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")
- Fingerboard radius: 16"
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- White Corian nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Black 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: Burst
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Ziricote back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Spruce top provides excellent projection and responsiveness across the range.
- • E1 pickup system offers natural amplified tone with useful controls.
- • 14-fret design enhances bass response and comfortable playability.
CONS
- • Ziricote can be a harder wood to maintain, requiring careful humidity control.
- • Richlite fingerboard, while durable, lacks the 'feel' of traditional ebony.
- • Grand Performance body size may be slightly less versatile for some players.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Ziricote
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Richlite
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ziricote is generally brighter and more focused than Rosewood, offering a more articulate sound with a tighter low end and sparkling highs.
While Richlite lacks the traditional feel of ebony, it’s incredibly durable and stable; many professionals appreciate its consistent performance and resistance to humidity changes.
The E1 offers a more natural amplified tone than previous generations, with improved dynamic response and less of a 'processed' sound – it's a noticeable upgrade.
