Martin Guitar GPC-16E-02
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Martin Guitar
GPC-16E-02
Product Info
Article Number:
592500
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
GPC-16E-02
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,913.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GPC-16E-02 is a real sweet spot in Martin’s lineup. The solid woods give it a mature, balanced tone that’s fantastic for singer-songwriters and players who want a great plugged-in sound. It’s premium-priced, but delivers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar GPC-16E-02
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickguard
- Style: Grand Performance with cutaway
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- 5-Ply binding
- Nut: Bone
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Scale: 645 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Bridge material: Ebony
- Saddle: TUSQ
- Strings: MA540T (Art. #469771#)
- Colour: Natural matte
- Includes gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid mahogany back/sides deliver a warm, focused, and mature tonal character.
- • The E1 electronics offer a surprisingly natural amplified sound, especially for a stage.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides smooth playability and excellent note definition across the fretboard.
- • Grand Performance body shape balances comfort with a full, resonant voice – versatile.
CONS
- • Matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can show fingerprints and handling marks easily.
- • The 44.5mm nut width might feel a little tight for players with larger hands.
- • Solid mahogany, while warm, lacks the extreme brightness some players prefer for fingerstyle.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Martin E1
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The E1 is designed for a more natural, less processed amplified tone, prioritizing acoustic accuracy over heavily sculpted effects – it's a different philosophy.
Yes, the GP body is noticeably smaller than a dreadnought, making it more comfortable for many players, especially those with a smaller frame.
The pickguard's impact is minimal; it's primarily aesthetic, though a thicker pickguard *could* slightly dampen the vibration of the top.
