Martin GPC 14 Fret Spruce Rosewood Acoustic Electric w/Case - GPC16ER

Martin GPC-16E Acoustic-Electric
Grand Performance & Refined Tone and Comfort

The Martin GPC-16E is a premium acoustic-electric guitar designed for players who value clarity, comfort, and versatility in equal measure. Built in Martin’s legendary Nazareth, Pennsylvania factory, the GPC-16E is part of the esteemed 16 Series, known for bringing top-tier tonewoods, build quality, and playability to working musicians and serious enthusiasts alike.

Featuring a Grand Performance body size with 14-fret access and the comfortable depth of an Auditorium model, the GPC-16E blends projection and balance with a sleek feel that performs equally well in the studio, on stage, or at home. The solid spruce top with scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing provides exceptional resonance and clarity, while solid East Indian rosewood back and sides contribute warmth, depth, and complex overtones—making this an ideal guitar for fingerstyle playing, strumming, or flatpicking.

Outfitted with Martin’s E1 electronics, this guitar delivers reliable, stage-ready tone with intuitive onboard controls for volume, tone, and phase, plus a built-in chromatic tuner for convenient tuning in any setting. A high-performance taper neck profile and smooth ebony fingerboard ensure effortless playability across all registers, while traditional appointments like herringbone rosette, antique white binding, and an East Indian rosewood headplate complete the GPC-16E’s elegant look.

Key Features:

• Body Shape: Grand Performance 14-Fret (000 depth) for powerful projection and balanced tone

• Top Wood: Solid spruce with satin finish and scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing for clear, dynamic response

• Back & Sides: Solid East Indian rosewood for warmth, resonance, and rich harmonic content

• Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper for modern comfort and playability

• Electronics: Martin E1 with volume, tone, phase controls and onboard chromatic tuner

• Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony for enhanced clarity and a smooth playing surface

• Nut & Saddle: Bone nut and compensated white Tusq saddle for accurate intonation

• Bridge Style: Modern Belly with drop-in saddle and 2 5/32" string spacing

• Rosette & Inlays: Bold herringbone rosette, multi-stripe top inlay, and Style 28 fingerboard inlays in mother-of-pearl

• Hardware: Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs for vintage aesthetics and reliable tuning

• Pickguard: Tortoise pattern for a traditional look

• Case: Softshell case included for lightweight, durable protection

Specifications Summary:

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Nut Width: 1 3/4"

• Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"

• Saddle Radius: 16"

• Number of Frets: 20

• Neck Join: 14th Fret

• Neck Finish: Satin

• Neck Material: Select hardwood with dark mahogany stain

• Pleked: Yes – for precision fretwork and excellent out-of-the-box playability

• Left-Handed Availability: Yes

Whether you're performing on stage, recording in the studio, or writing your next song, the Martin GPC-16E provides the tone, feel, and elegance to elevate your playing experience. Its balanced sonic profile, premium craftsmanship, and reliable electronics make it a go-to choice for discerning acoustic musicians.