2013 GPCPA1 Plus

Sonic Evaluation

I was blown away by this GPCA1 plus! It's a marvelously versatile workhorse that would act as a Swiss Army knife for a working musician or anyone who appreciates a guitar that does it all. It does everything well--it's a great small-bodied strummer, with plenty of projecting power and full-yet-balanced sound that would sit in a band mix or recording beautifully. It's also super responsive and dynamic, which makes it an excellent fingerstyle guitar, too. Its string separation, clarity, and articulation are top-notch, too. The low-end is rich and warm, which contrasts beautifully with the sparkling, sweet trebles. And, it has electronics so it's ready to rock the stage! If you're looking for a sonic Swiss Army knife, check this serial out! 

Condition Report

This Grand Performance Plus is in fantastic shape! Its frets show light wear, and the finish shows light signs of normal use. The only cosmetic imperfections to report are some tiny chips on the binding edge and some small areas of finish disruption on the butt of the guitar (likely from a stand). It comes with its EXTREMELY cool original gator-print hardshell case, too! 

• Serial Number

  1712914

• Brand Name

  Martin Guitars

• Model

  2013 GPCPA1 Plus

• Finish Color

  Natural

• Finish Type

  Gloss Lacquer

• Top Wood

  Solid Spruce

• Bracing

  Scalloped Spruce X-Bracing, 5/16” with 1/4” Tonebars

• Binding

  Ovangkol

• Back & Sides Wood

  Solid East Indian Rosewood

• Neck Dimensions

  .830 1st - .860 9th

• Neck Wood

  Mahogany

• Neck Joint

  Dovetail

• Neck Shape

  Performing Artist, High Performance Taper

• Neck Finish

  Satin

• Fingerboard Wood

  Ebony

• Fingerboard Inlays

  Abalone and Corian, Arrows and Squares

• Frets

  20

• Scale Length

  25.4"

• Headstock

  Solid/Square Taper and Square Corners with Black Acrylic Block Logo Inlay and Ovangkol Binding

• Nut Material

  Bone

• Width at Nut

  1.767”

• Saddle String Spacing

  2.172"

• Electronics

  Fishman F1 Aura+

• Saddle

  16" Radius/Compensated/Tusq

• Rosette

  Abalone, Multi-Stripe

• Tuners

  Gold, Enclosed Gear with Large Knobs

• bridge

  Ebony, Modern Belly w/Drop-In Saddle

• Pickguard

  Tortoiseshell

• Case

  Original Hardshell