The Martin GPC-13E Modern
The Martin GPC-13E Modern blends contemporary style with stage-ready performance in a versatile Grand Performance cutaway body. The solid spruce top and koa fine veneer back and sides produce clear, balanced tone with shimmering highs and rich mids.

A Projective, Balanced Voice
Scalloped X-bracing boosts volume and responsiveness, while the Grand Performance shape delivers a projective, balanced voice with a bit more bass than smaller bodies — perfect for a wide range of styles. The GP-14 fret cutaway body size pairs with a 1 3/4" fingerboard width at the nut for a comfortable, fast-playing feel, and the cutaway design opens up easy access to the upper frets for lead work and solos.
Modern Details, Classic Look
A Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper ensures smooth, fast playability, and diamond-and-square inlays, Ratio skeletonized open gear tuners, and white binding on the body add a modern twist to a classic look. The gloss natural finish lets the koa's figure shine through, accented by a single ring faux abalone rosette and faux abalone bridge pin dots for a touch of shimmer.
Stage-Ready Electronics
With versatile E1 electronics, a built-in tuner, and a softshell case, the GPC-13E Modern is built to push your sound forward — ready for the stage, studio, or wherever the next idea takes you.
Why We Love This
Our Gear Experts reach for the GPC-13E Modern when they want a guitar that looks and feels as contemporary as it sounds. The koa back and sides bring shimmering highs and rich mids that suit fingerstyle and strumming alike, while the Grand Performance cutaway shape and Ratio tuners give it a genuinely modern edge over traditional Martin styling. It's a guitar built for players pushing their sound forward, not just preserving tradition.
Features:
- GP-14 fret cutaway body for projective, balanced tone
- Solid spruce top, gloss natural finish
- Koa fine veneer back and sides
- Scalloped X-bracing for boosted volume and responsiveness
- Performing Artist neck with High-Performance Taper
- Diamond-and-square fingerboard inlays
- Ratio skeletonized nickel open gear tuners
- White body binding for a modern accent
- E1 electronics with built-in tuner
- Available in left-handed, includes softshell case