Description
The Acoustic Guitars department take a look at this New Electro Acoustic Maple , the Martin GPCE Inception Maple Electro Acoustic Guitar by is New, it is in stock at a great price and delivered to all areas of the UK. Read More for more product information, images, latest prices and how to order.
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
