Available for a limited time, the GP-X2E Ziricote Special is an exciting new addition to the X Series, expanding the lineup with a Grand Performance model that blends comfort, versatility, and bold sound. Designed to strike a balance between a Dreadnought and a 000, this guitar offers strong projection, a dynamic voice, and a balanced low end, making it a great choice for a variety of playing styles. A solid sapele top provides warmth and punchy midrange, while ziricote-patterned high-pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides add durability and eye-catching style. Inside, scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance, and a hand-applied finish gives the guitar a natural, understated aesthetic. The Performing Artist neck profile with a high-performance taper ensures a comfortable and effortless playing experience. When it’s time to plug in, Martin E1 electronics offer volume, tone, and phase controls for shaping your sound, plus a built-in chromatic tuner for quick, silent tuning. With satin chrome enclosed gear tuners for rock-steady stability and a softshell case included, this guitar is truly made to play—wherever inspiration strikes.

Specifications Overview

• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
• Body Size: GP-14 Fret
• Finish Top: Hand-Applied
• Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Back and Side Finish: None
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Top Material: Solid Sapele
• Neck Shape: PA Profile
• Back Material: Ziricote HPL
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Side Material: Ziricote HPL
• Electronics: Yes
• Electronics Options: Martin E1
  
  

Top

• Top Color: Natural
• Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly
• Binding: None
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Top Inlay Material: None
• Bridge Material: Select Hardwood
• Top Detail: None
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Saddle: Compensated White TUSQ®
• Rosette: Single Ring Abalone Pattern
• Saddle Radius: 16"
  
  

Body

• Brace Material: Spruce
• Back and Sides Color: None
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Back Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: None
• Back Inlay Material: None
• Heelcap: Black Boltaron
• Side Detail: None
• Endpiece: None
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None
  
  

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood
• Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
• Neck Color: Natural
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: White
  
  

Headstock

• Headstock Shape: Solid
• Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Closed Gear
• Headplate Material: Ziricote HPL
• Knob: Small
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Headplate Binding Material: None
  
  

Misc

• Case: Softshell
• Left Handed Availability: true
• Label: Paper Label
• Pleked: true

The above photos may not be of the exact guitar you'll receive. Figured tops, serial numbers, and instrument weights may differ. Please feel free to reach out for these and other in-hand details.