Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH
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Martin Guitar
GPC-16E-01 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
592436
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
GPC-16E-01 LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,023.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GPC-16E-01 LH is a serious step up – a beautifully crafted instrument with a fantastic voice and a reliable pickup system for stage or recording. The Grand Performance body is comfortable and versatile, making it ideal for singer-songwriters and players who want a balanced tone with projection. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers the Martin quality and feel you'd expect.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH 2024
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- Type: Grand Performance with Cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- Antique white binding
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Tortoise pickguard
- Bridge: Ebony
- Tusq saddle
- Open Gear Nickel machine head
- Strings: MA540T .012 - .054(Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural matt
- Includes gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Spruce top provides excellent projection and responsiveness across the spectrum.
- • The E1 pickup system offers a natural amplified tone, surprisingly clear.
- • Ebony fingerboard and Tusq saddle contribute to smooth playability and sustain.
CONS
- • The Grand Performance body, while comfortable, might be a bit small for some larger players.
- • Rosewood can be susceptible to humidity changes, requiring careful maintenance.
- • The .012-.054 string gauge demands a bit more finger strength.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1 Pickup System
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The E1 prioritizes a more natural, acoustic tone, less processed than the Aura series, which some find more 'artificial'. It's a great choice if you want a clean amplified signal.
The selected hardwood neck has a comfortable, slightly modified low oval profile; most players find it accommodating, but it's not as chunky as some vintage Martins.
Consistent humidity (around 45-55%) is key. A hygrometer and case humidifier are strongly recommended to prevent cracking and maintain optimal tone and stability.
