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Martin Special GPC X1E X Series HPL Rosewood Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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Overview

Rosewood HPL top acoustic-electric guitar with comfortable neck profile and natural amplified tone.

The Martin Special GPC X1E X Series HPL Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar is crafted for discerning players seeking resonant tone, comfort, and onboard electronics from an accessibly-priced instrument. Featuring a Rosewood HPL top, mortise-and-tenon neck joint, and scalloped X-bracing, this guitar delivers the rich tone Martin is renowned for. The performance-focused neck shape ensures speed, comfort, and dexterity along its Richlite fretboard.

Powerful Tone with HPL Top and Scalloped X-Bracing

The spruce-braced HPL top and scalloped X-bracing provide the articulate tone and robust volume that Martin guitars are famous for. Notes ring true and sustain fully, with a balanced frequency response across the tonal spectrum. This design ensures that every note is clear and resonant, making it perfect for a wide range of playing styles.

Solid Construction with Mortise-and-Tenon Neck Joint

The mortise-and-tenon neck joint and laminate birch neck offer a solid construction platform that maximizes resonance and minimizes dead spots. This ensures clear, ringing notes from the first fret to the neck joint and beyond. The high-performance neck profile and rosewood fingerboard provides a familiar, comfortable feel for intricate chord voicings and melodic lines, with a 25.4" scale length and 1-3/4" nut width for ergonomic balance and smooth playability.

Advanced Martin E-1 Pickup System

The Martin E-1 pickup system features rotary controls for volume and tone mounted under the soundhole for plug-and-play convenience. The onboard tuner allows you to stay in tune quickly and efficiently, ensuring optimum performance. Simply connect to an amplifier or PA system and adjust the controls for a full, naturalistic tone when amplified.

High-Quality Hardware and Design

The Martin GPC-X1E Special features premium hardware, including a Richlite bridge with a sloped modern belly design, white Tusq saddle, and chrome closed gear tuning machines. The headplate is made of black HPL, and the guitar features a solid headstock with a black Boltaron heelcap. The tortoise pattern pickguard adds a classic touch to its modern design. The body is finished with a satin gloss, and it includes a soft shell case for easy transport and protection.

The Martin Special GPC X1E X Series HPL Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar offers the impeccable tone and playability of a high-end Martin guitar with the affordability and durability of high-pressure laminate. Its exceptional value and performance make it a top choice for both aspiring guitarists and seasoned professionals. Discover the beauty and sound of this unique guitar today.

Features

  • High-pressure laminate top, back, and sides for durability
  • Mortise-and-tenon neck joint, laminate birch neck
  • Martin E-1 pickup system with volume and tone controls
  • Richlite bridge, white Tusq saddle, chrome tuning machines

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Specs

Special GPC X1E X Series HPL Rosewood Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

Series
  • Series: GPC-X1E Rosewood Special
Body
  • Body size: GP-14 Fret Cutaway
  • Top wood: Rosewood HPL
  • Back & sides wood: Rosewood HPL
  • Finish: Satin
  • Bracing pattern: X-Brace
  • Brace material: Spruce
  • Brace shape: Scalloped
  • Brace size: 5/16"
  • Binding: None
Neck
  • Material: Birch Laminate
  • Shape: PA Profile
  • Taper: High Performance Taper
  • Neck color: Rust
  • Neck joins body at: 14th Fret
  • Finish: Hand-Rubbed
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Nut width: 1 3/4"
  • Fingerboard width at 12th fret: 2 1/8"
  • Nut material: White Corian
  • Number of frets total: 20
Fingerboard
  • Material: Richlite
  • Inlay style: Style 28 Dots
  • Binding material: None
  • Side dots: White
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Martin E-1
  • Electronics options: None
Hardware
  • Bridge material: Richlite
  • Bridge style: Sloped Modern Belly
  • Bridge pin dots: Black
  • Saddle: White Tusq
  • Tuning machines: Chrome Closed Gear
  • Headplate material: Black HPL
  • Headstock shape: Solid
  • Heelcap: Black Boltaron
  • Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Other
  • Case: Soft Shell (item number: 12B0014)
  • Pleked: Yes
  • Recommended strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)
  • Rosette: Pad Printed Herringbone
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Edition Size: Open
  • Country of origin: USA
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