The GPCPA4 is an electro acoustic grand performer model that exhibits great Martin tone in a guitar that is designed for live performance. The cutaway and built in pickup system ensure this guitar is fitting for any style and any venue. The grand performer model does not have the low end boom of a dreadnought but still projects loudly with plenty of clarity suiting it to ensembles where the guitar needs to be in the forefront, but not distracting other instruments.

The neck provides Martin’s traditional 25.4-inch scale length, 20 frets and a fretboard width of 1 3/4 inches at the nut. The guitar’s curvy appearance is enhanced by modest decorations. Fingerboard position markers consist of small dot inlays placed between the low E and A string (plus an extra dot at the 12th fret between the A and D string), and the back and top are surrounded by single-ply grained ivoroid binding. The neck, back and sides feature a smooth satin finish, while the top is sprayed with a mirror-like gloss finish.

Fishman Electronics

Martin have aimed to meet the needs of real gigging guitarists in the Performing Artist Series. That means they sound just as good in the studio as on stage! With a Fishman Preamp system built in this guitar sounds great live. It captures all the subtly of your accoustic tone and gives you great control over your amplified sound.


Here's what Martin say about the Performing Artist GPCPA4


The Martin Performing Artist 4 Series features F1 Analog Electronics. This trio of guitars is crafted to provide an exciting playing experience. Great value for solid wood guitars with state-of-the-art electronics. The Martin Performing Artist PA4 guitars are crafted to provide an exciting playing experience. Great value for solid wood guitars with state-of-the-art electronics.

Specifications

Model: GPCPA4
Construction: Ply Blocks/Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Rosette: Two Ring
Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid 'X' Scalloped
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16'
Back Material: Sapele
Back Purfling: none
Side Material: Sapele
Endpiece: none
Endpiece Inlay: none
Binding: Black Boltaron
Top Inlay Style: None
Side Inlay: none
Back Inlay: none
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
Nut Material: White Corian
Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Heelcap: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Material: Black Richlite
Scale Length: 25.4'
Number Of Frets Clear: 14
Number Of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3/4'
Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8'
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Offset Dots- White ABS
Fingerboard Binding: none
Finish Back & Sides: Satin
Finish Top: Polished Gloss
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Black Richlite
Bridge Style: Performing Artist Belly
Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16'
Saddle: 16' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons
Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Black Dots
Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
Case: 375 Hardshell
Interior Label: none
Electronics: Fishman F1 Analog