The Martin GPC Special 16 Style Grand Performance acoustic-electric guitar delivers full-bodied tone and innovative Fishman electronics for gig-ready acoustic sound. Crafted with a resonant East Indian rosewood back and sides, and a gloss Sitka spruce top, this Grand Performance cutaway model produces rich bass, sparkling highs and lush overtones. The neck's High Performance Taper facilitates fluid playability across the fretboard. The GPC Special 16 Style, a bold instrument for the stage and studio.
The built-in Fishman Matrix VT Enhance electronics elevate the GPC Special 16 Style to a versatile plug-and-play acoustic-electric. Shape your tone with simple bass, mid and treble controls, experiencing the guitar's full tonal range. The tuner allows for quick tuning adjustments between songs. Connect to an amp or PA, and unleash the GPC Special 16 Style's resonant acoustic qualities and natural feedback resistance in live environments.
The GPC Special 16 Style's cutaway body provides comfortable access to higher frets for advanced soloing and intricate voicings. The Grand Performance body style yields a balanced, articulate tone with shimmering highs and focused lows. Strung with Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan strings for a bright, resonant unplugged performance.
A satin finish allows the rosewood back and sides to breathe and vibrate freely, enhancing acoustic resonance. Chrome enclosed tuners, binding and rosette offer an elegant esthetic. Rest assured the GPC Special 16 Style's all-solid-wood construction and dovetail neck joint will stand the test of time. Experience premium craftsmanship and materials with this stunning instrument from Martin Guitars.
Body
Body type: Grand Performance
Cutaway: Yes
Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
Back & sides: Solid East Indian rosewood
Bracing pattern: Forward-shifted X-brace
Top finish: Gloss
Body finish: Satin
Neck
Neck shape: Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck wood: Select Hardwood
Scale length: 25.4"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Fishman MX-T
Other
Headstock overlay: East Indian rosewood
Tuning machines: Chrome enclosed
Bridge: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated white TUSQ
Nut: Bone
Number of strings: 6-string