Martin GPCPA1 Madagascar Rosewood Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

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Experience the very best in Martin craftsmanship. The GPCPA1 offers top-of-the-line quality in a Grand Performance body shape.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Adirondack spruce top Dynamic tone with a loud, clear sound
Fishman F1 Aura Plus electronics Blends 3-band EQ and 9 modeled mic tones
Madagascar rosewood back and sides Enhanced low-midrange warmth, character and beauty
Grand Performance body shape Deep low end with greater projection

For those seeking a guitar that captures a workman-like functionality, yet exemplifies the rarefied elegance of top-tier construction, the Martin GPCPA1 with Madagascar Rosewood will meet and exceed your exact list of demands. This exquisite guitar melds the resonant power of Martin's Grand Performance series design with luxurious tonewoods and top-notch electronics, resulting in a highly playable guitar fit for live performance or the recording studio.

An Exercise in Artisanal Craftsmanship:

The GPCPA1 embodies the rich, full, and clarion resonance that signify Martin's Grand Performance line of guitars. While its body shape molds a hefty sound, the combination of rosewood and Adirondack spruce breathes vibrant energy into the GPCPA1's timbre. Additionally, the tapered Artist Profile neck and increased string spacing make this Martin both comfortable to play and easy to use.

Fishman F1 Aura Plus Imaging System Grants Improved Control

Building upon the already established quality of the Fishman F1 Aura, the F1 Aura Plus preamp system delivers the tonal versatility you've come to expect from Fishman electronics in an incredibly simple and intuitive interface. With just two buttons and an inconspicuous LED display, you get mid-contour shaping, phase control, volume control and the ability to cycle through three preset sound images. Or, for a more natural sound, the F1 Aura Plus can be set to standard pickup mode, delivering the same clear, natural tone synonymous with… read more the basic Fishman F1 Aura. The advanced processing power of the F1 insures that no matter your tonal preferences, you're sure to be impressed.

Features:

- Style 45 Rosette
- Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
- Grained Ivoroid Bindings
- Delmar Tortoise Color Pickguard
- 5/16 Inch Adirondack Scalloped Braces
- Solid Black Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge
- Gold Enclosed Tuners
- Bone Nut and Saddle
- Alternative Torch Fingerboard Inlay
- Dreadnought Body Shape
- Artist Profile Tapered Neck
- Polished Gloss Finish read less

- Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
- Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Rosette: Style 45
- Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped (Golden Era Style), Forward Shifted
- Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16 in.
- Back Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
- Back Purfling: Style 45 - Golden Era
- Side Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
- Binding: Grained Ivoroid
- Top Inlay Style: Style 41
- Back Inlay: Black/Maple Fiber
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
- Nut Material: Bone
- Headstock: Solid/Long Diamond/Square Taper
- Headplate: Solid Madagascar Rosewood
- Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4 in.
- Frets Clear: 14
- Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4 in.
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8 in.
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Alternative Torch Inspired Inlays
- Fingerboard Binding: Grained Ivoroid
- Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss
- Finish Neck: Polished Gloss
- Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Bridge Style: Performing Artist Belly
- Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16 in.
- Saddle: 16 in. Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Gold Enclosed with Large Buttons
- Recommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (Msp7100)
- Bridge & End Pins: Bone with Select Pearl Dots
- Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case: Geib Style - Gray
- Interior Label: None
- Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura Plus

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Martin GPCPA1 Madagascar Rosewood Guitar

The Martin GPCPA1 is a very special dovetail Performing Artist guitars that reflects the best of Martin innovation, expert craftsmanship and selection of superior tonewoods - all in one. As PA series models, this Grand Performance guitar includes a unique slim tapered fast neck for exceptional player comfort in all positions, a smaller and lighter PA "belly" bridge for greater tonal response, and increased string spacing for easier finger picking. It also includes the state-of-the-art Fishman F1 Aura + onboard electronics system that deliver striking acoustic realism and projection. Plugged in or pure acoustic, this is agreat sounding guitar - and with good reason. The top is solid Adirondack spruce, pearl inlaid in the 41 style, and driven by 5/16 inch Adirondack scalloped braces, forward-shifted in the "Golden Era" X pattern. The back, sides, and headplate are Madagascar Rosewood, selected for its beauty and close acoustic and visual resemblance to Brazilian Rosewood. Solid black ebony is used for the fingerboard and bridge.

Details include grained Ivoroid bindings, Delmar beveled tortoise color pickguard, special "alternative torch" inspired position inlays, gold enclosed tuners, bone nut and saddle. One of the most distictive Performing Artist production models to date.

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