Martin GPC-16E Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Satin Natural

The Interstellar Tone Traveler has always believed that great tone shouldn't require ceremony, and the Martin GPC-16E is built around exactly that conviction. Handcrafted in Martin's Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, this Grand Performance cutaway represents the working player's acoustic-electric — thoughtfully designed, comfortable in any setting, and ready for every stage of the journey without demanding anything complicated in return. The Grand Performance body shape is one of Martin's most versatile designs: broader in the lower bout than a standard 000 for added bass response and projection, yet built to 000 depth for a comfortable, easy-wearing experience that doesn't fatigue over long sets. The satin spruce top and satin mahogany back and sides aren't just an aesthetic choice — satin finishes allow the wood to vibrate more freely than thick gloss lacquer, contributing to a more open, natural resonance that players notice immediately under the hand. Solid mahogany back and sides deliver the focused, punchy midrange warmth that has made mahogany a beloved tonal foundation for countless acoustic styles, from fingerpicking to full-chord strumming. A bold herringbone rosette with multi-stripe brings an unexpected visual richness to the 16 Series platform, a premium detail that elevates the aesthetic above what players typically expect at this level. The cutaway opens the upper register fully for players who want to explore the entire length of the ebony fingerboard, and the 25.4" scale length provides the string tension and projection that make the GPC-16E feel authoritative in performance settings. Onboard Martin electronics with volume, tone, and phase controls plus a built-in chromatic tuner give the player everything needed for stage and studio without reaching for additional gear. A Modified Low Oval neck profile with high-performance taper keeps playability smooth and immediate, black Tusq bridge pins with MOP dots add a refined visual detail, and the forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing contributes the vintage-inspired resonance that has become a hallmark of Martin's current production philosophy. For the Interstellar Tone Traveler who wants a versatile, comfortable, stage-ready acoustic-electric built in Nazareth with genuine Martin craftsmanship — the GPC-16E answers the call. Top: Spruce Finish Top: Satin Top Color: Clear Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe Binding: Black Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32" Bridge Pin Material: Black Tusq Bridge Pin Dots: MOP Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern Pickguard Inlay: None Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe Saddle: Compensated White Tusq Saddle Radius: 16" Body Size: Grand Performance 14-Fret (000 Depth) Cutaway Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint Back Material: Mahogany Side Material: Mahogany Body Finish: Satin Back Purfling/Strip: None Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace Brace Shape: Scalloped Brace Material: Spruce Brace SIze: 5/16" Heel Cap: Black Endpiece: None Endpiece Inlay: None Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Neck Taper: High-Performace Taper Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Color: Dark Mahogany Neck Finish: Satin Scale Length: 25.4" Number of Frets: 20 Neck Joins Body: 14 Fret Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8" Nut Width: 1 3/4" Inlay Style: Style 28 Fingerboard Inlay Material: MOP Fingerboard Binding: None Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay Headplate Binding Material: None Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Knob: Butterbean Nut Material: Bone Electronics: Martin E1 Case: Martin Gig Bag

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