Martin GPCPA3 Performing Artist Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case
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This acoustic guitar may have a grand performance body, but it produces the full, rich sound of a classic Martin dreadnought. It features a Fishman F1 Aura preamp.
Overview
The Martin GPCPA3 shares characteristics from the big rich sound of the Dreadnought and the clarity of the Orchestra model. Featuring legendary Martin tone, the GPCPA3 acoustic electric guitar has striking aesthetic features and onboard intelligence. The GPCPA3 and the Performing Artist Series will take your body, mind and soul to new heights.
The Performing Artist Series 3 integrates two dream guitars: a traditional acoustic with a contemporary acoustic electric. Includes rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, gloss top, satin back and sides and Fishman Aura F-1 electronics and case.
The new Fishman F1 Aura combines incredibly high-end acoustic sound images, onboard digital tuner and a powerful set of tone shaping features for endless tonal versatility.
An impressive array of professional features, including a compressor, phase control, automatic anti-feedback filter and an independent 3-band EQ for both the Gold Plus pickup and the Aura Image signals.
Satin finish neck and a smooth cutaway provides extreme ease of play up and down the fingerboard.
The Performing Artist Series 3 integrates two dream guitars: a traditional acoustic with a contemporary acoustic electric. Includes rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, gloss top, satin back and sides and Fishman Aura F-1 electronics and case.
Onboard Intelligence
The heart of this onboard intelligence is its ability to replicate nine different world-class studio microphones.The new Fishman F1 Aura combines incredibly high-end acoustic sound images, onboard digital tuner and a powerful set of tone shaping features for endless tonal versatility.
An impressive array of professional features, including a compressor, phase control, automatic anti-feedback filter and an independent 3-band EQ for both the Gold Plus pickup and the Aura Image signals.
Neck and Fingerboard
The Performing Artist models feature a more parallel neck profile with a slimmer taper at the 12th fret, giving the guitar comfortable width in the first few frets plus a faster feel for lead work.Satin finish neck and a smooth cutaway provides extreme ease of play up and down the fingerboard.
Specs
- Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
- Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Rosette: Two Ring
- Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid X Scalloped
- Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16 inches
- Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Back Purfling: Black Fiber
- Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Endpiece: None
- Endpiece Inlay: None
- Binding: White Boltaron
- Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
- Nut Material: White Corian
- Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
- Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Heelcap: White Boltaron
- Fingerboard Material: Black Richlite
- Scale Length: 25.4 inches
- Number of Frets Clear: 14
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Width at Nut: 1 3/4 inches
- Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8 inches
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Offset dots - M.O.P.
- Fingerboard Binding: White Boltaron
- Finish Back and Sides: Satin
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Black Richlite
- Bridge Style: Performing Artist Belly
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 3/16 inches
- Saddle: 16 inch Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed with Large Buttons
- Bridge and End Pins: White with Black Dots
- Pickguard: Performing Artist Style - Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case: 375PA Hard Shell
- Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura
- Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Rosette: Two Ring
- Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid X Scalloped
- Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16 inches
- Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Back Purfling: Black Fiber
- Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Endpiece: None
- Endpiece Inlay: None
- Binding: White Boltaron
- Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
- Nut Material: White Corian
- Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
- Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Heelcap: White Boltaron
- Fingerboard Material: Black Richlite
- Scale Length: 25.4 inches
- Number of Frets Clear: 14
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Width at Nut: 1 3/4 inches
- Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8 inches
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Offset dots - M.O.P.
- Fingerboard Binding: White Boltaron
- Finish Back and Sides: Satin
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Black Richlite
- Bridge Style: Performing Artist Belly
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 3/16 inches
- Saddle: 16 inch Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed with Large Buttons
- Bridge and End Pins: White with Black Dots
- Pickguard: Performing Artist Style - Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case: 375PA Hard Shell
- Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(12 ratings)
Submitted November 28, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Simply an awesome guitar"
It should last a lifetime....it is a Martin.
Sound
This guitar suits me perfectly. The feel and tone are just plain awesome. Best guitar in this price range...period!
Features
What more could you ask for? The fishman f1 aura is the best you can get in any price range. Great value.
Ease of Use
Needs some tweaking but that's to be expected with any new guitar. I love my GPCPA3.
Quality
Top notch Martin craftsmanship. This one is built for a lifetime
Value
I got a great deal on mine and its worth every penny
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it and I hope I dont
The Wow Factor
I'm proud to own it. It's a beautiful work of art
Musical Background:
pro
Musical Style:
country
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