Martin Road Series GPC-11E Sapele Grand Performance Electro Acoustic

£1,149.00

Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Martin Road Series GPC-11E Sapele Grand Performance Electro Acoustic is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Martin Acoustic Guitars straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Martin crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff. The GPC-11E is the latest Grand Performance addition to Martin’s…

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Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Martin Road Series GPC-11E Sapele Grand Performance Electro Acoustic is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Martin Acoustic Guitars straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Martin crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff.

The GPC-11E is the latest Grand Performance addition to Martin’s Road series. Combining simple design traits with versatile woods and cutting-edge electronics, Martin have struck the perfect balance between rich acoustic tone and practicality.

The Grand Performance size is accessible and lightweight, brilliant for musicians on the move. Add a tapered neck profile, cutaway and subtle soundhole electronics, and you’ve got a true workhorse that’s perfect for just about any style!

Here’s what Martin say:

With a gorgeous glossed Sitka Spruce top and Sapele back and sides, this solid wood Grand Performance model with cutaway is a great sounding guitar at an affordable price. New to this model are stunning mother-of-pearl pattern fingerboard and rosette inlays with a multi-stripe rosette border. It has a Richlite fingerboard and bridge, satin finish body, and a hand-rubbed neck finish. Also new to this model is the Fishman MX-T electronics package with a built-in soundhole tuner that auto mutes the audio output so you can tune up any time without using a pedal. This guitar comes with a soft-shell case so it is Road-ready to join you on all of your adventures!

Specifications

  • Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
  • Top Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Bracing Pattern: X Brace
  • Brace Shape: Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Back Material: Sapele
  • Side Material: Sapele
  • Binding: Black
  • Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
  • Neck Shape: Performing Artist
  • Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
  • Nut Material: White Corian
  • Fingerboard Material: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
  • Number of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: MOP Pattern Dots- 28 Style Pattern
  • Fingerboard Binding Material: None
  • Side Dots: White
  • Back and Side Finish: Satin
  • Finish Top: Gloss
  • Finish Neck: Hand Rubbed
  • Bridge Material: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle
  • Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
  • Saddle Radius: 16"
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  • Case: Soft Shell
  • Electronics: Fishman MX-T

Stuff About 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.

The Important stuff

Acoustic Guitars — Acoustic guitars are timeless instruments known for their natural tone, warmth, and versatility. Using a hollow wooden body to amplify the sound of vibrating strings, they produce a rich and resonant voice that suits everything from gentle fingerpicking to lively strumming. Favoured by singer-songwriters, folk musicians, and performers across countless genres, acoustic guitars are valued for their simplicity and expressiveness. Available in various body shapes such as dreadnought, concert, and parlour, each offers a unique tonal character and feel. Whether played around a campfire or on stage, acoustic guitars continue to connect people through their pure, organic sound.. Electro. Grand. Sapele.