Martin Guitars GPC-13E Burst

The Martin GPC-13E Burst acoustic guitar at a glance

With the Martin GPC-13E Burst, the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer Martin & Co. presents another member of its Mexican Road series, which is characterized by its fair price-performance ratio and outstanding quality.

Woods and construction

A semi-solid construction consisting of a SitkaTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body spruce top and a bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body. made of strikingly grained Ziricote produces a powerful tone that unfolds quickly and comprehensively in all frequencies thanks to a flat Scalloped-XCeiling bracing:
Bracing bracing. A wafer-thin high-glossFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. finish plays a key role in the rapid development of the sound and also allows the observer a deep insight into the coarsely marbled grain of the wood. A Select Hardwood neck, which can be easily gripped in all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets thanks to a Performing ArtistNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat profile set into a black Richlite fingerboardFretboard:
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., ensures obliging playability. To ensure clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. over the entire scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 645 mm, the manufacturer relies on a compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. made of GraphTech TUSQ and a 44.45 mm wide nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. made of White Corian, whose fine notches are perfectly matched to the saddle. Closed chromeTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners also ensure easy tuning of the stringsStrings:
Strings are thin metal or nylon strings that are stretched across the body of a guitar. They produce tones when struck or plucked. Different sounds are produced depending on the thickness and material of the strings., which are fixed with plastic pins in a RichliteBridge:
Bridge bridge.

Pickups

For flexible use both in the living room and on stage, the instrument is equipped with a high-quality Fishman MX-T pickup systemPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible., which has regulation and an integrated tuner in the sound holeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar.. The scope of delivery of the Martin GPC-13E Burst includes a sturdy gig bagGig bag:
guitar bag.