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Martin Performing Artist GPCPA4 (Sapele Natural)

Item ID: GPCPA4

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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Weight: 4lbs 11oz
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Martin Performing Artist GPCPA4 (Sapele Natural)

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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 GPCPA4, a well-balanced instrument that's great for any style of music.

Martin GPCPA4 Performing Artist Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Finish: Natural Polished Gloss
  • Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
  • Body Size: Grand Performance 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
  • 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 GPCPA4!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Grand Performance, 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 Style 18
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 Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material White Corian/16" Radius Compensated White TUSQ
Nut Width 1-3/4"
Body Length 19-3/4"
Body Width 15-3/4"
Body Depth 4-1/2"
Overall Length 40-3/8"
Electronics Fishman F1 Analog
Case Included Hardshell
Manufacturer Part Number GPCPA4

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Reviews

based on 11 reviews

Martin rocks!

by Ken Fortinberry from Kentwood,La
March 15, 2013
Music Background: Music Director,Hobbist
Bought new from Andy Miller at sweet water,great guitar,great service.

perfect

by david dusablon from largo fl
March 10, 2013
Music Background: played live country music ,for 13 years !!!
been playing an alvarez acoustic now for the last 22 years, i felt it was time for some thing new , bright and exciting.the first guitar i picked up was the martin performing artist series,and that w... read more [+]as it, that,s all it took, it was light weight,well balanced,with a bright crisp tone it was exactly what i was looking for !!! i instantly fell in love!! needless to say, she came home with me !!! thank you martin !!!. close [-]

Fantasticq

by Kyle from
January 19, 2013
Music Background:
I am a little biased...I have been playing a fender DG11 the past 10 years...about a $120 guitar I got when I was 10 (always been a big electric player)...so this guitar was obviously an upgrade for m... read more [+]e.

BUT I do have to say that compared with the other high end guitars I have played, this guitar is amazing. It is extremely comfortable, looks great, sounds AMAZING and plays fast. It even smells amazing. Martin includes all the little fun stuff as well like a maintenance booklet and whatnot, and the included case is great!

Sweetwater, as usual, did an awesome job setting up the guitar and getting it sent out as soon as possible. I havent had a chance to play it live yet, but after owning it for about 3 weeks I can say that it is an unbelievable deal. I love it... close [-]

Great Guitar!

by Ivan Tan from United States
November 15, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist, Worship Leader
It plays and sounds like a Taylor. I have played many Taylors and Martins before and this is definitely one of the best in terms of sound and playability. The action is just right and the sound is bri... read more [+]ght. My friends came over to my place and wouldn't let it down! close [-]

awsome guitar

by patrick sloan from erie pa
September 17, 2012
Music Background: pro musician
i own a gibson acoustic that i love to play, but when i played this martin i was blown away with its rich tones, had to have it, i also played some of the more expensive martin guitars and felt that t... read more [+]his guitar sounded just as good at a better price. close [-]
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Martin Performing Artist GPCPA4 (Sapele Natural)

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