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Martin Road Series Special GPC-10E Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

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Overview

An exclusive Road Series model built for modern performers.

The Martin Road Series Special GPC-10E delivers a balanced, all-solid wood acoustic experience for players in search of timeless tone, modern comfort and long-lasting reliability. As part of Martin’s Road Series, this Guitar Center Exclusive is designed to bring the brand’s signature sound and feel into a format that’s accessible, consistent and ready for real-world use. A satin-finished solid spruce top paired with solid sapele back and sides creates a clear, dynamic voice with bright highs, warm mids and balanced low end, while scalloped X-bracing enhances articulation. The Performing Artist neck profile and cutaway body provide smooth playability and easy access to upper frets, complemented by an ebony fingerboard for a fast, responsive feel. Equipped with Fishman Presys VT electronics and shipped in a softshell case, this Grand Performance acoustic-electric is ready for stage and studio alike.

All-Solid Spruce and Sapele for Classic Martin Tone

The GPC-10E features all-solid tonewoods, with a spruce top and sapele back and sides working together to deliver a balanced, articulate response. Built on a Grand Performance cutaway body, it offers a versatile blend of comfort and projection. The spruce top provides clarity and headroom, while the sapele body adds warmth and a focused midrange that keeps notes defined. Scalloped X-bracing supports a lively, responsive top, allowing the guitar to react naturally to both light fingerstyle playing and more aggressive strumming.

Performing Artist Neck for Comfortable, Modern Playability

The GPC-10E's select hardwood Performing Artist neck with a high-performance taper offers a fast, comfortable feel that adapts easily across playing styles. Its slimmer carve allows for effortless movement along the neck, while the ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, durable playing surface with a crisp, responsive attack. The 14-fret cutaway design ensures easy access to higher frets, making it well-suited for more technical passages and lead work.

Fishman Presys VT Electronics for Natural Amplified Tone

Equipped with Fishman Presys VT electronics, the GPC-10E delivers a clear, natural amplified voice that stays true to the guitar’s acoustic character. Discreet soundhole-mounted controls provide quick access to volume and tone adjustments without interrupting your playing, keeping the system simple and unobtrusive. Designed for reliability and ease of use, it offers straightforward performance whether you’re on stage or in rehearsal.

Classic Appointments With Stage-Ready Reliability

Subtle details give the GPC-10E its classic Martin character, including a faux tortoiseshell pickguard, Style 28 dot inlays and a single-ring rosette. Chrome enclosed-gear tuners provide stable, dependable tuning, while the satin finish on the body enhances resonance and keeps the feel natural and comfortable. A softshell case is included for convenient transport and protection.

A Road Series Guitar Built for Everyday Performance

The Martin Road Series Special GPC-10E Spruce combines all-solid tonewoods, comfortable playability and reliable electronics in a design built for real-world use. As part of the Road Series, it delivers the consistency and performance players expect from Martin in a guitar that’s equally at home on stage or off. With its balanced voice and classic styling, this Guitar Center Exclusive is a dependable instrument built for modern performers.

Features

  • Road Series acoustic-electric available exclusively at Guitar Center
  • Grand Performance cutaway body offers balanced tone and solid projection
  • All-solid spruce top and sapele back and sides provide rich, resonant tone
  • Scalloped X-bracing enhances responsiveness and articulation
  • Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper ensures smooth playability
  • Ebony fingerboard provides a fast, durable and responsive feel
  • Fishman Presys VT electronics deliver natural, stage-ready tone
  • Satin body finish enhances resonance and offers a natural feel
  • Chrome enclosed-gear tuners for stable, reliable tuning
  • Softshell case protects the guitar for travel and storage

Command the stage with the Martin Road Series Special GPC-10E Grand Performance acoustic-electric guitar, delivering dependable live control, confident stage presence and inspiring studio-ready tone.

Specs

Road Series Special GPC-10E Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Specifications:

General
  • Product type: Acoustic-electric guitar
  • String type: Steel
  • Series: Road Series
  • Model: Special GPC-10E
  • Guitar Center exclusive: Yes
Body
  • Body size class: GP-14 fret
  • Cutaway: Yes
  • Body construction: Laminate
  • Top material: Spruce
  • Back material: Sapele
  • Side material: Sapele
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Color: Natural top/Medium cherry stain back and sides
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X-bracing
  • Bracing material: Spruce
  • Binding material: Black
  • Rosette material: Single-ring Boltaron
Neck
  • Neck material: Select hardwood
  • Neck profile: PA profile
  • Neck taper: High-performance taper
  • Neck finish: Hand-applied
  • Neck joint: Mortise and tenon
  • Scale length: 25.4"
Fingerboard
  • Fingerboard material: Ebony
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Style 28 faux mother-of-pearl dots
  • Side dots: White
  • Nut material: White Corian
  • Nut width: 1.75"
Hardware
  • Bridge style: Modern belly
  • Bridge material: Ebony
  • Saddle material: Compensated white TUSQ
  • Bridge pins: White plastic
  • Tuning machines: Enclosed-gear
  • Hardware finish: Chrome
  • Headstock overlay: Brazilian rosewood HPL
Electronics
  • Pickup system: Fishman Presys VT
  • Controls: Volume, tone
Strings
  • Number of strings: 6
Other
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Case: Softshell case
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