Martin GPC-X1E Black Overview

The Martin GPC-X1E Black is a modern acoustic-electric built around the versatile Grand Performance body shape, offering a balanced response with added low-end presence and comfortable playability. Constructed entirely with black HPL for the top, back, and sides, it delivers durability and consistency while maintaining a clear, articulate voice suited for a wide range of playing styles.

Designed with a cutaway for upper fret access, this model also features a PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper, a thinner fingerboard with a beveled edge, and refined string spacing for a smooth, comfortable feel. The onboard Martin E-1 electronics system includes a built-in tuner and straightforward controls, making it a reliable option for both stage and practice environments.

Highlights

• Grand Performance body with cutaway for balanced tone and upper fret access
• All-black HPL construction for durability and consistent performance
• PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper for modern playability
• Martin E-1 electronics with onboard tuner, volume, tone, and phase controls
• Includes softshell case for easy transport and protection

Specifications Body

• Body Size: GPC-14 Fret
• Top Material: Black HPL
• Top Finish: None
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Back Material: Black HPL
• Side Material: Black HPL
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin
• Rosette: Pad Printed Herringbone
• Binding: None
• Pickguard: None

Neck

• Neck Material: Birch Laminate
• Neck Shape: PA Profile
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Finish: Hand-Rubbed
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Richlite®
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 (Faux Abalone Pattern)
• Number of Frets: 20

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Richlite®
• Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Saddle: Black Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Nut Material: Black Corian
• Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Closed Gear

Electronics

• Pickup System: Martin E-1
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Phase, Built-in Chromatic Tuner

Miscellaneous

• Case: Softshell
• Country of Origin: [Not Provided]
• Serial Number: [Not Provided]
• Left-Handed Availability: Yes
• Pleked: Yes
• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.