FEATURES

• Grand Performance 14-fret body with Auditorium (000) depth for balanced tone and added bass
• Satin spruce top with satin mahogany back and sides
• Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance
• Ebony fingerboard and bridge for smooth playability and rich tone
• Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper for comfortable fretting
• Bold herringbone rosette with multi-stripe top inlay
• Martin E1 electronics with onboard volume, tone, and phase controls
• Built-in chromatic tuner for quick, accurate tuning
• Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs
• Compensated white Tusq saddle and black Tusq bridge pins with mother-of-pearl dots

*Includes Martin softshell case
DESCRIPTION

The Martin GPC-16E combines the projection and full-bodied tone of a Grand Performance guitar with the comfortable depth of an Auditorium design, creating a versatile instrument perfect for both stage and studio. Handcrafted in Martin’s Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, this acoustic-electric offers players premium tonewoods and thoughtful craftsmanship in a sleek, player-focused package.

Its satin spruce top delivers bright, responsive highs, while the satin mahogany back and sides add warmth and a rich midrange. The forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances volume and sustain, giving the GPC-16E a lively, open sound. An ebony fingerboard and bridge contribute both visual elegance and tonal clarity.

The Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper offers a comfortable feel for all playing styles, making chord changes and intricate picking effortless. Elegant appointments like the bold herringbone rosette, tortoise-pattern pickguard, and multi-stripe top inlay showcase Martin’s timeless design heritage.

Equipped with Martin E1 electronics, the GPC-16E makes it easy to shape your amplified tone, while the onboard chromatic tuner ensures you’re always performance-ready. Whether you’re strumming, fingerpicking, or exploring melodic leads, the GPC-16E delivers a dynamic and inspiring playing experience.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Body Shape: GPC-16E Grand Performance
• Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
• Top Wood: Solid Spruce
• Top Finish: Satin
• Color: Natural
• Body Bracing: Forward Shifted X Brace
• Binding: Antique White
• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Compensated White Tusq
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Tuning Machines: Open Gear
• Electronics: Martin E1
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze, .012-.054

*Includes Martin softshell case