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Martin Performing Artist DCPA4

Item ID: DCPA4

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Sapele Back and Sides, Richlite Fingerboard, and Fishman Electronics - Natural Polished Gloss

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Your Stage-ready Martin!

What happens when you merge the classic look and feel of a traditional Martin acoustic guitar with the convenience of today's modern acoustic-electric? You get the Performing Artist series, that's what! Like so many classic Martins from years past, the Performing Artist series is crafted using nothing but the finest tonewoods, with solid Sitka spruce for the top and solid Sapele making up the back and sides. Add to this a satin-finished neck, a unique neck carve, and a convenient cutaway, and you've got a guitar that's downright inspiring to play. But this is only half the story.

Martin takes the acoustic-electric guitar on an evolutionary journey, equipping these instruments with the Fishman F1 Analog electronics system. Far more than a simple pickup system, the discreetly mounted F1 Analog system offers a convenient onboard tuner as well as volume and tone controls to help take charge of your sound. This is the Performing Artist DCPA4, a well-balanced instrument that's great for any style of music.

Martin DCPA4 Performing Artist Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Finish: Polished Gloss Natural
  • Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
  • Body Size: D-14 Fret Cutaway
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Rosette: Two Ring
  • Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid "x" Scalloped
  • Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16"
  • Back Material: Solid Sapele
  • Back Purfling: None
  • Side Material: Solid Sapele
  • Endpiece: None
  • Endpiece Inlay: None
  • Binding: Black Boltaron
  • Top Inlay Style: None
  • Side Inlay: None
  • Back Inlay: None
  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
  • Nut Material: White Corian
  • Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
  • Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • Heelcap: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Material: Black Richlite
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • # Of Frets Clear: 14
  • # Of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3/4"
  • Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8"
  • Fingerboard Position Inlays: Offset Dots - White Abs
  • Fingerboard Binding: None
  • Finish Back & Sides: Satin
  • Finish Top: Polished Gloss
  • Finish Neck: Satin
  • Bridge Material: Black Richlite
  • Bridge Style: Performing Artist Belly
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16"
  • Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons
  • Recommended Strings: Martin Sp Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (Msp7100)
  • Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Black Dots
  • Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
  • Interior Label: None
  • Electronics: Fishman F1 Analog
  • Brown Hardshell Case Included

Martin puts a new spin on their classic guitars with the Performing Artist DCPA4!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Dreadnought, 14-fret Cutaway
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Finish Polished Gloss (top), Satin (neck, back, and sides)
Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Solid Sapele
Body Bracing Hybrid X Scalloped, 5/16" Solid Sitka Spruce
Neck Wood Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material Black Richlite
Fingerboard Inlay White ABS Offset Dots
Binding Black Boltaron
Neck Shape Performing Artist Profile
Number of Frets 20 (total), 14 (clear)
Scale Length 25.4"
Tuning Machines Chrome Enclosed with Large Buttons
Bridge Material Black Richlite
Nut/Saddle Material Bone/16" Radius Compensated White TUSQ
Nut Width 1-3/4"
Body Length 20"
Body Width 15-5/8"
Body Depth 4-7/8"
Overall Length 40-1/2"
Electronics Fishman F1 Analog
Case Included Hardshell
Manufacturer Part Number DCPA4

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Reviews

based on 9 reviews

great sound

by Mike Burden from Pensacola, Florida
January 14, 2013
Music Background: just play for fun
Great guitar. I have wanted a Martin for a long time and finally decided to add to my collection. I have a Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Ovation, Yamaha and a Takamine and this Martin has its own sound th... read more [+]at really fits my ear and is easy on the fingers. close [-]

Cant be beat for Quality & Money!!

by Dan Fuentes from Minnesota
July 18, 2012
Music Background: 30 yrs of playing, hobbyist, student
After playing just about every guitar I could put my hands on that was comparable in style, quality, options and price , I couldnt find anything even close to the DCPA4! I was looking for American mad... read more [+]e with solid wood and a great pickup. This is it...if you are looking for a cut-away nothing touches it in playability , tone, fingering , neck speed. I was a bit leary buying site un-seen from Sweetwater, but Mark Bruhn and the staff were perfect. The guitar was pristine and the packaging looked like it came from Fort Knox. I'm sold on Sweetwater and Martin!! close [-]

Martin Performing Artist DCPA4

by Daniel Stapleton from United States
April 26, 2012
Music Background: semi pro
I did research before buying, but was still surprised by the way this guitar plays and sounds. I am very impressed with the neck - ease of play up to the higher register, and also the satin finish is ... read more [+]nice. I mostly perform unplugged, so this guitar is what I have been seeking after for good projection to accompany my vocals. The on board tuner is a nice touch and the ease of use and minimalist features of the electronics in general are a plus as well. With a hard shell case built into the price, I can't seem to figure a reason why you should not buy one : ) close [-]

Amazing sound

by LeRoy Lewis from Virginia Beach, VA
March 17, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
I played a bunch of different guitars today including Taylors, Martins, Seagulls, and Breedloves. My objective was to check out the Martin GPCPA4 as I thought that it was the guitar that I wanted aft... read more [+]er doing a bit of research. However, I also wanted to check out other guitars in the $1000-$1500 price range. Now don't get me wrong, I enjoyed playing all of the guitars that I picked up and would be excited to have any one of them as a gift or what have you. But if Im spending my hard earned money on one of these guitars, without a doubt Im buying the DCPA4. I hadn't even considered this guitar when I walked into Guitar Center today. I really liked the shape and size of the GPCPA4 and was sure it was the one for me. I didn't like the look of the dreadnought as much. In fact it was maybe my least favorite appearance wise. Ive got to go with sound over appearance and I will own this guitar very soon. Play it and you will know what I mean. close [-]

Martin DCPA 4

by Rob from nj
March 4, 2012
Music Background: 14, years
You can't top this guitar for the price. I am Impressed with the overall tone . This particular model plays loud yet rich full balanced tone unpulgged! The workmenship is nothing short of a magnif... read more [+]iciant instrument . The fishman electronics is basic , if you do gigs you may want to think about the dcpa3 . Overall very pleased would do the deal all over again. close [-]
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