Martin GPC-X2E Cocobolo Overview

The Martin GPC-X2E Cocobolo pairs a solid spruce top with cocobolo-patterned HPL back and sides, offering a balanced, articulate voice with clear highs and a defined low end. The Grand Performance body shape delivers a comfortable feel with strong projection, making it a versatile choice for both strumming and fingerstyle work.

Designed with modern playability in mind, it features a PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper, along with a thinner fingerboard and beveled edge for a smooth, broken-in feel. A cutaway allows easy access to upper frets, and the onboard Martin E-1 electronics system provides reliable plug-and-play performance with simple controls and a built-in tuner.

Highlights

• Grand Performance body with cutaway for balance and upper fret access
• Spruce top with cocobolo HPL back and sides for clarity and durability
• PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper for comfortable playability
• Martin E-1 electronics with onboard tuner, volume, tone, and phase controls
• Includes softshell case for protection and portability

Specifications Body

• Body Size: GPC-14 Fret
• Top Material: Spruce
• Top Finish: Hand-Rubbed Satin
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Back Material: Cocobolo HPL
• Side Material: Cocobolo HPL
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin
• Rosette: Single Ring Abalone Pattern
• Binding: None
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: PA Profile
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Finish: Hand-Rubbed
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood
• 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: Select Hardwood
• Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Closed Gear

Electronics

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

Miscellaneous

• Case: Softshell
• 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.