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Balanced and appointed for superior plugged-in performance, Martin’s GPC-16E02 amalgamates deluxe tonewoods with a well-projecting, effortlessly accessible Venetian-cut Grand Performance body. Spruce-topped mahogany constructs a sonic response with warm and equalized appeal, resonating with a low-end richness while paying equal attention to note clarity in the treble range. Its select hardwood neck is profiled to Martin’s delightfully shallow and even-feeling modified Low Oval carve, granting guitarists a flawless foundational feel for easily perusing the octaves of its 20-fret ebony fingerboard. Gorgeous appointments drive home that iconic Martin luster, including nickel-finished, open-gear tuners, a herringbone rosette, and charming antique white binding. Factor in the transparent versatility of its proprietary E1 electronics with accompanying controls, and the GPC-16E02 proves to be a well-rounded performer for just about any musical application.





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Deluxe sonics and feel in hand





Characterful and well-balanced tonewood pairing is key to any acoustic’s sonic success, and it’s a Martin standard. The GPC-16E02 honors this tradition perfectly, matching a forward-shifted X-braced solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. The tonal product? A timelessly bright, warm, and balanced top with plenty of rich sustain and full-bodied projection to back it up. From lush open chords to the intricacies of fingerstyle phrasing, each musical detail is communicated with absolute lucidity. And just as easily as its song is brought forth, so is it efficiently navigable. Its modified Low Oval neck profile is paired with a 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard, promising flawless fluidity for various hand types.





Ready for the stage with Martin’s E1 preamp





Coming to the amplified aid of the GPC-16E02 is an onboard Martin E1 preamp that offers an astounding amount of shaping versatility and performance convenience. An under-saddle pickup absorbs and translates the natural acoustics of the instrument with faithful tonality and phenomenal clarity. Just inside the soundhole, volume and tone controls allow you to fine-tune the sonic blend to fit the space, and a reverse phase control combats feedback and improves bass response. Its chromatic tuner keeps your intonation in check throughout every show, muting all output while engaged for minimal projection when making adjustments.





A pure player and dressed its best





Look closer, and you’ll find that the detail-laden GPC-16E02 is a real stunner in style and functionality. Open-gear, nickel-finished butterbean tuning machines add an ageless appeal that’s equally dependable in precision and performance-long stability. A natural bone nut retains this traditional vibe up top, while the synthetic TUSQ saddle and bridge pins preserve sustain and tonal purity with every strum atop the ebony bridge. Handsomely ornamented with a multi-striped bold herringbone rosette, faux tortoiseshell pickguard, antique white body binding, and traditional Style 28 fingerboard inlays, the GPC-16E02 knows how to turn a few heads with more than its tone.





Martin GPC-16E02 Features:


Grand Performance body with Venetian cutaway promises exceptional projection and effortless access to all frets


Solid spruce top with forward-shifted X-bracing provides clarity, warmth, and brightness for a balanced and articulate delivery


Mahogany back and sides add a resonant richness with deluxe sustain


Modified Low Oval neck profile and 20-fret, 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard afford players a classically comfortable grasp


Martin E1 onboard preamp and under-saddle pickup supply a clear signal translation with volume, tone, and reverse phase controls and a chromatic tuner


Traditional and trustworthy nickel-finished, open-gear tuners look incredible and remain steadfast guardians of your chosen intonation


TUSQ saddle and bridge pins purify the string response and enhance overall sustain


Charming ornamentation includes a herringbone rosette, faux tortoiseshell pickguard, antique white body binding, and Style 28 fingerboard inlays