Martin GPE Inception™ Maple – Grand Performance FSC®-Certified Acoustic-Electric Where Sustainability Meets Sonic Innovation – A New Standard in Modern Acoustic Guitars

Discover the Martin GPE Inception™ Maple, a groundbreaking acoustic-electric that unlocks the full sonic beauty of sustainable, certified tonewoods. The GPE Inception Maple introduces a non-cutaway Grand Performance body to Martin’s forward-thinking lineup, blending domestic materials, eco-conscious construction, and innovative bracing for a dynamic, stage-ready instrument.

A gloss-finished, FSC®-certified European spruce top shimmers in an amber fade sunburst, offering lightning-quick response and bold projection. The three-piece flamed maple back and sides, artfully accented by a black walnut wedge, deliver visually stunning depth and a uniquely bright, articulate voice with just the right touch of warmth.

Martin’s exclusive skeletonized X-bracing and sonic channeling technology—engineered specifically for these tonewoods—maximize response and reduce mass for exceptional sustain and volume. The satin-finished black walnut neck features a comfortable GE Modified Low Oval profile and is paired with a certified ebony fingerboard and bridge for premium feel and tonal clarity.

Loaded with LR Baggs Anthem electronics, gold open-gear tuners, a tortoise pattern pickguard, and bound in sleek black walnut, the GPE Inception Maple is a bold new standard for the eco-conscious guitarist seeking modern tone, playability, and style.

Features & Specifications

• Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret, non-cutaway
• Top Material: FSC®-certified European Spruce, gloss amber fade sunburst
• Bracing Pattern: Skeletonized X Brace, scalloped
• Back Material: 3-piece Flamed Maple with Black Walnut Wedge
• Side Material: Flamed Maple
• Neck Material: Black Walnut, satin amber fade sunburst finish
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Fingerboard Material: FSC®-certified Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Inlay: Arrow/Hex Design
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Bridge Material: Certified Ebony
• Saddle: Compensated White TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Case: Molded Hardshell Included
• Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem
• Left Handed Availability: Yes
• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T)
• MSRP: $4,199
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Play the Future of Acoustic Guitars – Martin GPE Inception™ Maple

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