The Martin Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar combines that world-famous Martin sound with the contemporary playability of an electric guitar. Its unique body design blends a tight waist with a deep body. The end result is a tone that is well-defined, plus a massive amount of power and projection. Its solid Sitka spruce top is braced perfectly to give you a rich, full-bodied tone that is versatile enough for any musical situation. The body is rounded out with forest-friendly rosewood HPL back and sides to give you an attractive visual look.
The Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a very playable laminate birch neck, with a Performing Artist neck taper. This precision-cut neck has a fast FSC Certified Richlite fingerboard, and a 1-3⁄4 in. nut width, to give you the right amount of spacing between the strings. This guitar was crafted to be a "players dream," to give you easy access across the entire fingerboard.
Looking for electronics? The Martin Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar comes complete with an onboard Fishman Sonitone preamp. This soundhole-mounted-preamp features easy-to-use rotary controls for Volume and Tone. The controls are mounted conveniently under the soundhole for easy access while you are performing. All you have to do is plug in and play. You’ll have a studio-quality sound right out of the box.
Become part of the Martin family with this high-quality acoustic-electric today!
Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage
Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.
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Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidityOther plan features include:
For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details
Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.
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I had 3 guitars to choose from Taylor 1 Series, Breedlove Concert and Martin GPCPA5. In the end I wound up with Martin because of the bottom end boom it had over the other two guitars. The Taylor was too bright, Breedlove was awesome but a bit too dark (Mahogany) where as this guitar checked all my boxes.Martin Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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I have a number of Guitars, Taylor DN-3 with Lyric Pick-up, Tak12 String, Peavey GW-3, TakGN93CE-NAT, and none of these sound nor play as well as the Martin. I have always liked Taylor the best, but the Martin overshadowed the Taylor the first time I played it. Now I cannot put it down. I go back to the others to try, with new strings, new set up, but I always end up with the Martin in my hands. For the price nothing else comes close.Martin Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.I ordered a Taylor 110 ce, which was a great guitar, but sent it back. The Martin had a stronger sound, a better and perfect set up, and has a stronger fuller sound. The neck is far better and the darker rosewood hpl looks better to me. Very pleased with this guitar. But it does not come with a gig bag like Taylors do, though it sounds and plays much better than the Taylor 110 ce.
Martin Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.I have not had this Martin long. When I first opened the box, I was a little taken back from what I thought to be a full box. A little smaller but I picked it up, tuned it, and now I can't seem to set it down. This smaller than expected guitar produced the sound of a giant! A really good but for the Martin low in. I have a Lovebreed that I was proud of. The Martin plays itself. An awesome choice.
Martin Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.One big note. This guitar DOES Have a tuner on board. Description say no tuner. Bought one didn't need to but no worries always need backups.
Martin Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.Order Date: 1/13/2016 - This Guitar Custom 2015 GPCPA5 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric, First I would like to say this is a sweet guitar, it does have the custom stamp made for musicians friend, the owners ID card was a little different when it arrived, at that point, it really didn't matter, I know how a guitar should feel, after talking with Harry @ Martin, the guitar is made of every thing that's listed for the GPCPA5, and maybe them some, just that if you search for it, your not going to find it. The guitar is solid, well constructed framing, i went through six acoustics guitars last year and I settled with the two Martins
the playability makes the guitar a joy to play and i have a selection to choose from
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like this guitar it has different sound at first than the more it sustains the sound it gets very clear and fullMartin Performing Artist Series Custom GPCPA5 Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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