Martin GPCE Inception Maple Electro Acoustic Guitar

Name: Martin GPCE Inception Maple Electro Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Martin
SKU: GPCEINCEPTIONCE
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £4,149.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Martin, the Martin GPCE Inception Maple Electro Acoustic Guitar is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

Description

Martin is once again unlocking the sonic beauty of sustainable tonewoods with the GPCE Inception Maple—now refreshed with a stunning gloss finish. This acoustic-electric powerhouse blends cutting-edge innovation with domestic and certified materials, delivering a tone as dynamic as its bold new look. The FSC®-certified European spruce top, gleaming in a gloss amber fade sunburst, provides quick response and powerful projection, while the maple back and sides, accented by a black walnut wedge, produce a bright, articulate sound with just the right touch of warmth. The result? A guitar that’s crisp, clear, and effortlessly expressive.

Under the hood, skeletonised bracing and sonic channelling—technology purpose-built to complement this model’s specific tonewoods—push the boundaries of acoustic guitar design. By optimising response and reducing mass without sacrificing structural integrity, these features allow the GPCE Inception Maple to achieve both increased sustain and greater amplitude—a rare feat in guitar engineering. Typically, boosting one means compromising the other, but here, Martin has perfected the balance. The natural projection of the Grand Performance body shape makes this model an excellent choice for players who demand clarity, resonance, and volume in equal measure.

Aesthetically, the 2025 refresh takes this trailblazing model to the next level. The new gloss finish, also available on the all-new GPE Inception, enhances the depth of the maple and spruce, making its natural beauty even more striking. A sleek black walnut neck, finished in a satin amber fade sunburst, pairs beautifully with an FSC-certified ebony fingerboard and bridge, offering a smoother feel and richer tonal depth than the original model. Arrow and hex inlays, gold open-gear tuners, and refined black walnut binding complete its premium, eye-catching aesthetic.

Whether you’re on stage or in the studio, the LR Baggs Anthem electronics ensure your tone shines through with remarkable fidelity. Featuring a blendable mic and pickup system, volume and mic level controls, and phase inversion for feedback reduction, this system captures the guitar’s natural, dynamic voice with stunning clarity. With upgraded looks and the same revolutionary sound, the GPCE Inception Maple is where nature and technology meet to create something truly extraordinary.

Specifications

Body

Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
Top Material: European Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Skeletonised X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back Material: 3 Piece – Flamed Maple w/ Black Walnut Wedge
Side Material: Flamed Maple
Bridge: Certified Ebony
Saddle: White Tusq
Colour: Amber Fade Sunburst

Neck

Neck Material: Black Walnut
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper
Fingerboard Material: Certified Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4″
Number of Frets: Total 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4″
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Arrow/Hex Design

Hardware

Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear

Miscellaneous

Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem
Case: Moulded Hardshell
Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 – Light MA540T

Additional information

Weight	36.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Martin

Martin is one of the most revered names in acoustic guitar history, renowned for its unmatched craftsmanship, tone, and tradition. Founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, the company pioneered many of the design features that define the modern acoustic guitar, including the dreadnought body shape and X-bracing. Handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, Martin guitars are celebrated for their rich, resonant sound and exceptional build quality. Favoured by artists from Johnny Cash and Neil Young to Ed Sheeran, a Martin guitar embodies timeless tone and heritage, offering players an instrument that only gets better with age.

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Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Electro-Acoustic Guitars

Electro-acoustic guitars combine the natural sound and feel of an acoustic guitar with built-in electronics for amplification. Fitted with pickups and preamp controls, they allow you to plug directly into an amp, PA system, or recording setup while retaining an acoustic character. They’re ideal for live performance, rehearsal, and home recording, offering volume control and tonal adjustment without relying solely on microphones. Electro-acoustic guitars suit players who want the warmth and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility to play amplified when needed.

Guitars

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

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Electro-acoustic guitars are acoustic instruments fitted with built-in pickups or microphones that allow them to be amplified or connected directly to a PA system or amplifier. They retain the natural acoustic tone and feel of a traditional acoustic guitar while adding the convenience of onboard electronics.

They are commonly used for live performance and recording, especially in situations where consistent volume and clarity are needed. Electro-acoustic guitars often include controls for volume and tone, and sometimes built-in tuners, making them a practical choice for gigging musicians who want an acoustic sound with modern flexibility.

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