The Guitar Player's Resource
Do you really think you need different guitars for studio work and live performance? Martin's GPC Special 16 Style proves that's outdated thinking. When you combine traditional Martin craftsmanship with modern Fishman electronics, you get an instrument that refuses to compromise.
Here's what separates this from other acoustic-electrics: that East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with solid Sitka spruce top isn't just premium materials - it's a proven tonal combination that delivers rich bass, sparkling highs, and lush overtones whether you're plugged in or not. The Grand Performance cutaway body gives you comfortable access to higher frets for advanced soloing while maintaining Martin's signature balanced, articulate tone.
But here's where this guitar gets serious about working musicians: the built-in Fishman Matrix VT Enhance electronics aren't an afterthought. Simple bass, mid, and treble controls let you shape your tone quickly, while the built-in tuner handles quick adjustments between songs. Natural feedback resistance means you can crank your amp without fighting howling frequencies.
That High Performance Taper neck facilitates fluid playability across the entire fretboard, and the all-solid-wood construction with dovetail neck joint means this instrument will serve you for decades, not just seasons.
The question is: are you ready to stop carrying multiple guitars to gigs, or do you want one instrument that handles both intimate acoustic moments and full-band electric performances without breaking a sweat?
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
