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MartinSpecial GPC-X1E Ziricote HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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The Korena take

Martin’s Special GPC-X1E combines a GP-14F cutaway body with ziricote HPL top, back, and sides. The cutaway gives access beyond the 14th-fret neck joint, while the 20-fret neck uses a High-Performance Taper, 25.4-inch scale, and Richlite fingerboard. For amplified work, its Martin E-1 system adds soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls with a built-in tuner. Spruce X-bracing, a Richlite bridge, and white TUSQ saddle complete the specified build; a softshell case is included.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Amplified acoustic sets where soundhole volume, tone, and tuner controls are useful.
  • Players seeking a Grand Performance cutaway with access to its upper frets.
  • Fingerpicking or strumming on a right-handed six-string acoustic-electric.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Martin Special GPC-X1E Ziricote HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural construction detail

Detail 01

GP-14F cutaway body

The Grand Performance body includes a cutaway and joins the neck at the 14th fret.

Detail 02

Martin E-1 pickup/preamp

Offers rotary volume and tone controls at the soundhole, plus a tuner.

Detail 03

High-Performance Taper neck

This is the specified neck taper on its 25.4-inch scale neck.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The instrument is right handed.
  2. 02A softshell case is listed with the guitar.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does the GPC-X1E have a built-in tuner?

Yes. The Martin E-1 electronics include a built-in tuner.

02What material is used for the guitar body?

The top, back, and sides are made from ziricote HPL.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right handed
Scale Length
25.4"
5 detailsBody & build
Top Material
Ziricote HPL
Fingerboard Material
Richlite
Color
Natural
Country of Origin
USA
Neck Wood
Birch laminate
4 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Tier
new
Korena Special
false
Source Id
site51500000435228

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