Martin Guitars GPC-16E-01 2024

• Grand Performance from the Martin 16 Series
• Steel string guitar with cutaway
• Solid spruce top with forward shifted X-bracing
• Solid body made from East Indian rosewood
• Natural satin finish
• Tortoise pickguard
• Neck made from selected Hardwood with modified low-oval profile
• Ebony fretboard with 20 frets and MOP Dot inlays
• Nickel-plated open-gear tuners
• 44.45 mm nut width and 645 mm scale length
• Ebony bridge with inlay made from Graph Tech Tusq
• Martin E-1 pickup with tuner
• Including guitar bag
• Made in USA

Fully solid Grand Performance

With its solid spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body, the guitar produces a clear precise sound with a rich overtone spectrum that lets every resonate with exceptional clartiy. The solid East Indian rosewood backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. deliver impressive depth and powerful bass perfectly complementing the characteristic Martin sound. The Forward Shifted X-Bracing takes the resonance of this Grand Performance guitar to a whole new level. It enhances the top's vibration, delivering remarkable volume while preserving tonal subtlety and transparency. Whether it's powerful strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar. or delicate fingerpickingFingerpicking:
plucking technique, the GPC-16E-01 2024 delivers harmonic sustainSustain:
Sustain describes the ability of a guitar to let a sound decay for a long time after it has been struck. The longer a note lasts for authentic music.

High playing comfort

The Martin GPC-16E-01 2024 not only captivates with its sound but also stands out for its remarkable playability, making it the perfect choice for musicians who value both comfort and precision. The Selected Hardwood neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck featuring a modified low-oval profile, offers a smooth, effortless playing experience, ensuring comfort even during long sessions. With a nut widthNut width:
Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart of 44.45 mm, it strikes the ideal balance between finger space and control, allowing for everything from precise picking to fast chrod transitions. The high-quality ebony fretboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. adds a velvety, responsive feel, and thanks to the cutaway,Cutaway:
A cutaway is a recess in the body of a guitar that allows the guitarist to reach the higher frets more easily. This makes it easier to pick and play the strings in the upper registers. it provides easy access to the highest frets. Completing the playing experience are the nickel-plated open-gearTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners, which ensure stable, reliable tuning for every performance.

Martin E-1 with tuner

Additionally, the guitar is equipped with the advanced Martin E-1 pickup system, which elevates every performance with its exceptional sound quality. This custom-designed system captures the distinct Martin sound with remarkable precision, delivering a faithful reproduction of your playing. You can easily shape the sound to your preference with the intuitive volumeVolume:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right and tone controlsTone control:
The tone control is a knob on the guitar that influences the sound. When you turn it. The integrated tuner ensures quick and accurate tuning in any setting, while the clear, easy-to-read display makes adjustments simple, even in challenging lighting conditions. The E-1 system provides transparent, uncolored signal transmission, faithfully preserving every subtle nuance of your sound.