Martin GPC-16E Rosewood. Series 16 & 17.
- Grand Performance design
- Solid Sitka spruce top
- Solid rosewood back and sides
- Includes hard case
- Made in the USA
This cutaway model from the 16 Grand Performance series features a glossy Sitka spruce top for balanced tone and projection, and a high-performance tapered neck for enhanced comfort both up and down the fretboard.
The GPC-16E is equipped with Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 electronics and strung with light gauge Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings. Due to material availability, this guitar is designed with a tortoise shell pattern or a black pickguard.
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back and sides: Solid Rosewood
- Neck: Selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-pearl dot inlays on the fingerboard
- Scale length: 25.4"
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Bone nut
- Binding: Antique white
- 20 frets
- Pickup: Martin E1
- Pickguard: Tortoise shell
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle: Tusq
- Nickel tuning machines with open gear
- Strings: MA540T
- Color: Natural matte
- Includes gig bag
- Made in the USA
About the 16-17 Series
The 16 and 17 models from Martin are crafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, using the same production processes as higher-end models and utilizing more accessible woods such as mahogany or granadillo. Perfect guitars for both study and stage performances.
- Solid wood construction
- Variety of finishes
- Optional electronics
- Made in the USA
About Martin Guitars
C. F. Martin & Co. has been inspiring musicians worldwide for nearly two centuries with their high-quality guitars and products. They are the creators of the Dreadnought model. Johnny Cash, Elvis, Clapton, John Mayer, Craig Ross, and Jason Isbell have all played a Martin. Contact us if you have any questions about Martin guitars; we’ll help guide you through their extensive catalog.
Martin guitars are known for more than their unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and tone. They are the choice of many guitarists for their detailed construction. Throughout the company's history, Martin instruments have been used across a wide range of musical genres and stages. These instruments are backed by an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.
EAN13: 0729789671811
Data sheet
- Direction
- Right-handed
- Cutaway
- Yes
- Electronic
- With Preamp
- Neck
- Hardwood
- Fretboard
- Ebony
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Gigbag-Case
- Case Included
- Body Shape
- Auditorium/Concert
- Solid Top
- Yes
- Top
- Spruce
- Solid Back
- Yes
- Solid Rosette
- Yes
- Nut Width
- 1 3/4"
- Back
- Rosewood
- Sides
- Rosewood
- Number of Frets
- 20








