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Martin Performing Artist GPCPA4 Koa (KOA Amber Burst)

Item ID: GPCPA4KAB

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Solid Koa Back and Sides, Richlite Fingerboard, and Fishman F1 Analog Electronics - Amber Burst

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Sweetwater Exclusive! Your Stage-ready Martin!

Only at Sweetwater! The Martin GPCPA4 Koa Performing Artist series acoustic/electric guitar is the result of a combination of the classic look and feel with great features for playing live. In addition to its slim and comfortable Artist Profile neck, the GPCPA4 Koa's gives you a solid koa back and sides to complement its solid Sitka spruce top. Not only does this combination of tonewoods sound great, it looks amazing! What's more, the onboard Fishman F1 Analog electronics system lets you get great sound live, so you'll enjoy playing the GPCPA4 Koa, even plugged in!

Martin GPCPA4 Koa Performing Artist Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Koa and Sitka spruce: an amazing combination of tonewoods
  • Super-comfortable Performing Artist neck profile
  • Onboard Fishman electronics for amazing live sound

Koa and Sitka spruce: an amazing combination of tonewoods
You'll love the rich and mellow sound of the GPCPA4 Koa's solid koa back and sides. What's more, they look amazing! To match both the look and sound of this exotic wood, Martin paired it with an expressive solid Sitka spruce top, which gives you complex and truly melodic overtones. If you're looking for an exceptional guitar that will hold its own from coffee house to the Austin City Limits main stage, the Martin Artist Series GPCPA4 Koa is it!

Super-comfortable Performing Artist neck profile
Whether you need to survive long recording sessions or plan to play out late into the night, you'll be glad you got a GPCPA4 Koa acoustic guitar. The GPCPA4 Koa features one of Martin's amazing Performing Artist series necks, whose slimmer profile is easy on your hand, allowing you to play those extended sessions in comfort.

Onboard Fishman electronics for amazing live sound
Of course, if you're a real performing artist, you'll probably need to be able to plug-in when you play live. That's why Martin put added an onboard Fishman electronics system to the GPCPA4 Koa acoustic/electric guitar. The GPCPA4 Koa's Fishman F1 Analog electronics system is easy to use, and it does a fantastic job capturing every detail of your instrument's sound. You'll love playing out live with your Martin GPCPA4 Koa!

Martin GPCPA4 Koa Performing Artist Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar Features:
  • Slimmer Performing Artist neck profile provides extraordinary comfort for long playing sessions
  • Beautiful tone derived from a solid Sitka spruce on a solid koa back and sides
  • Elegant Two Ring rosette adds the perfect touch of class to this remarkable instrument
  • Fishman F1 Analog provides excellent sound for live, plugged-in playing
  • Quality hardshell case included

Martin puts a new spin on their classic guitars with the Performing Artist GPCPA4 Koa!

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Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Grand Performanace, 14-fret Cutaway
Color Amber Burst
Finish Polished Gloss top, neck, back, and sides
Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Solid Koa
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 1855624

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based on 3 reviews

Beautiful Guitar !

by from Alabama
January 10, 2012
Music Background:
I had been wanting a Martin guitar for a long time, when I saw this one listed at Sweetwater I new this was the one I had been waiting for. This guitar looks,sounds and plays great. To me, it has a ve... read more [+]ry balanced sound from low to high. The action was almost perfect right out the box.
The staff at Sweetwater did a great job. close [-]

My Favorite Guitar

by Elliot Topper from Nogal, NM
January 5, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician, Composer
Beautiful sweet and warm sounding instrument. Perfect balance between a OM and Dreadnought. Neck is easy to play, overtones and resonance is so rich and full. Koa and spruce are a great match.
... read more [+] Martins standard action is to high for me, no problem a little saddle sanding and it is perfect. This is the guitar I will use on my next CD,
a joy to play for finger picking, strumming, and leads. close [-]

Awesome Koa Martin

by John M. from Iowa
November 18, 2011
Music Background: church musician
The flamed Koa (gloss) back and sides and quartersawn Sitka Spruce top with Amberburst finish, and the flamed Koa headstock overlay were strikingly beautiful as I lifted it out of the case for the fir... read more [+]st time. The loud tonally balanced voice and the ebony fingerboard and bridge were what I noticed next. The action is perfect and the awesome electronics are icing on the cake; reasonable price and helpful sales staff, too. close [-]

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Martin Performing Artist GPCPA4 Koa (KOA Amber Burst)

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