Martin Guitar GPCE Inception Maple New

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Martin Guitar GPCE Inception Maple New

Martin Guitar

GPCE Inception Maple New

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 617586
Model: GPCE Inception Maple New
Price: $5,718.90

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This GPCE Inception is a seriously refined instrument – the maple gives it a focused, almost studio-like clarity, while the spruce keeps it musical and responsive. The Anthem pickup system is a real winner for stage use, and the overall build quality is impeccable. It’s ideal for players who want a versatile, high-end acoustic with excellent amplified capabilities, particularly those in genres like Americana, folk, or contemporary singer-songwriter.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar GPCE Inception Maple New
  • Steel-String with Pickup
  • Type: Grand Performance with cutaway
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Maple with walnut
  • Neck: Walnut
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Arrow / Hex Design fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
  • 20 frets
  • Pickup: LR Baggs Anthem
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Ebony bridge
  • Compensated TUSQ saddle
  • Gold open machine heads
  • Strings: Martin Guitar MA540T
  • Colour: Amber Fade Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Maple back/sides deliver focused, articulate projection and clarity
  • • Spruce top provides balanced warmth and responsive dynamics
  • • LR Baggs Anthem pickup system offers exceptional amplified tone and feedback resistance
  • • Walnut neck ensures stability and a smooth, comfortable playing feel
CONS
  • • Maple's inherent brightness might require EQ adjustments for some playing styles
  • • The Grand Performance body size, while versatile, isn’t as resonant as a larger dreadnought
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Maple with Walnut
Neck Material Walnut
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 645 mm (25.4in)
Frets 20
Electronics LR Baggs Anthem
Weight Approximately 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maple delivers a more focused and articulate tone, lacking rosewood’s inherent warmth and bass response; it’s brighter and cuts through a mix better.
Yes, the Anthem system is designed to be versatile; it provides a natural acoustic tone while remaining manageable across a variety of amps and PA systems.
Ebony is typically denser and smoother than rosewood, offering a slicker feel that can facilitate faster playing and more precise note articulation.

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