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Balanced and appointed for superior plugged-in performance, Martin’s GPC-16E amalgamates deluxe tonewoods with a well-projecting, effortlessly accessible Venetian-cut Grand Performance body. Spruce-topped rosewood constructs a sonic response with warm and equalized appeal, resonating with a low-end roundness while paying equal attention to note clarity in the treble range. Its select hardwood neck is profiled to Martin’s delightfully shallow and even-feeling modified Low Oval carve, granting guitarists a flawless foundational feel for easily perusing the octaves of its 20-fret ebony fingerboard. Gorgeous appointments drive home that iconic Martin luster, including nickel-finished, open-gear tuners, a herringbone rosette, and charming antique white binding. Factor in the plugged-in power and streamlined sonic refinement of its premium Martin E1 electronics, and the GPC-16E proves to be a well-rounded performer for just about any musical application.





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Deluxe sonics and feel in hand





Characterful and well-balanced tonewood pairing is key to any acoustic’s sonic success, and it’s a Martin standard. The GPC-16E honors this tradition perfectly, matching a forward-shifted X-braced solid spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides. The tonal product? A timelessly bright, warm, and balanced top with plenty of full-bodied projection to back it up. From lush open chords to the intricacies of fingerstyle phrasing, each musical detail is communicated with absolute lucidity. And just as easily as its song is brought forth, so is it efficiently navigable. Its modified Low Oval neck profile is paired with a 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard, promising flawless fluidity for various hand types.





Plug in courtesy of E1 electronics





Onboard Martin E1 electronics let you quickly connect to your favorite acoustic amp, recording interface, or even house PA systems at venues. Musicians at Sweetwater are impressed with the E1 system’s tone, volume, and phase-reverse controls, which let you faithfully amplify your GPC-16E’s richness and warmth while shaping sound quality to taste. The E1’s phase-reverse button is especially convenient for eliminating prickly feedback in tight spaces when standing near your amp is unavoidable. What’s more, the E1 system features a built-in tuner. You can tune up without a cable connection, so tuning breaks onstage and on the couch are equally painless. With onboard electronics this good, you’ll feel confident the GPC-16E is equipped for anything.





A pure player and dressed its best





Look closer, and you’ll find that the detail-laden GPC-16E is a real stunner in style and functionality. Open-gear, nickel-finished butterbean tuning machines add an ageless appeal that’s equally dependable in precision and performance-long stability. A natural bone nut retains this traditional vibe up top, while the synthetic TUSQ saddle and bridge pins preserve sustain and tonal purity with every strum atop the ebony bridge. Handsomely ornamented with a multi-striped bold herringbone rosette, faux tortoiseshell pickguard, antique white body binding, and traditional Style 28 fingerboard inlays, the GPC-16E knows how to turn a few heads with more than its tone.





Martin GPC-16E Features:


Grand Performance body with Venetian cutaway promises exceptional projection and effortless access to all frets


Solid spruce top with forward-shifted X-bracing provides clarity, warmth, and brightness for a balanced and articulate delivery


East Indian rosewood back and sides add a round resonance that enhances low-end presence


Modified Low Oval neck profile and 20-fret, 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard afford players a classically comfortable grasp


Martin E1 electronics supply a clear signal translation with volume, tone, and enhance controls


Traditional and trustworthy nickel-finished, open-gear tuners


TUSQ saddle and bridge pins purify the string response and enhance overall sustain


Charming ornamentation includes a herringbone rosette, faux tortoiseshell pickguard, antique white body binding, and Style 28 fingerboard inlays