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Key Features
- Grand Performance with cutaway
- Solid East Indian rosewood body
- L.R. Baggs Element electronics
- Includes Martin softshell case
Martin GPC-16E, Vintage Tint Overview
The Martin GPC-16E combines the rich, resonant voice of the refreshed 16 Series with the comfort and versatility of a Grand Performance body. Its gloss spruce top in a warm Vintage Tint finish is paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, delivering deep bass, shimmering overtones and articulate highs that project with clarity in any musical setting. The balanced body shape and 000 depth provide excellent playing comfort without compromising volume or tonal richness, making it equally suited to home practice, recording sessions and live performance.
A smooth cutaway offers effortless access to the upper frets for expressive lead playing, while scalloped X bracing enhances sustain and dynamic response across every note. The comfortable Modified Low Oval neck and ebony fingerboard provide a confident playing experience, and L.R. Baggs Element electronics faithfully reproduce the guitar's natural acoustic character on stage. Fitted with Martin Era Legacy Edition strings and supplied with a protective softshell case, the GPC-16E is ready for performance wherever your music takes you.
Product Ref: 381504
Full Description
View Full DescriptionBalanced performance with exceptional comfort
The GPC-16E is built around Martin's Grand Performance body with a comfortable 000 depth, offering an ideal balance of projection, comfort and versatility. Its gloss spruce top is paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides to produce deep bass, rich overtones and articulate highs that remain clear whether you're fingerpicking intricate passages or strumming powerful chords. The cutaway design adds effortless access to the upper frets, making the guitar equally capable of expressive lead work and accompaniment.
Resonant construction for dynamic tone
Scalloped X bracing allows the spruce top to vibrate freely, enhancing sustain, responsiveness and overall resonance. Combined with the long 25.4" scale length, the result is a lively, punchy acoustic voice with excellent note definition and dynamic range. From delicate fingerstyle arrangements to energetic rhythm playing, the GPC-16E responds naturally to every nuance of your performance while maintaining clarity across the entire frequency spectrum.
Premium playability and timeless craftsmanship
A satin-finished Modified Low Oval neck delivers a comfortable, familiar feel that encourages long playing sessions, while the ebony fingerboard offers a smooth and durable playing surface across all 20 frets. The elegant Vintage Tint finish is complemented by a faux tortoise pickguard and classic Style 28 fingerboard inlays, creating an instrument that blends traditional Martin styling with modern performance-focused design.
Ready for stage, studio and beyond
The L.R. Baggs Element electronics capture the guitar's natural warmth and articulation for dependable amplified performance, making the GPC-16E equally at home on stage or in the recording studio. Nickel open-gear tuners provide reliable tuning stability, while the ebony bridge and bone saddle maximise sustain and efficient string vibration transfer. Supplied with Martin Era Legacy Edition strings and a protective softshell case, it's equipped to perform from the moment you pick it up.
Specifications
- Product Name: Martin GPC-16E, Vintage Tint
- Product Code: GPC-16E-VT
Body
- Body Size: GP-14 Fret Cutaway (000 Depth)
- Top Material: Spruce
- Top Colour: Vintage Tint
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Back & Side Finish: Satin
- Bracing Pattern: X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
Neck & Fretboard
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
- Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Hardware & Electronics
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: Bone
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element
- Case: Softshell
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