Detail 01
Scalloped spruce X-bracing
The bracing is described as supporting balanced resonance and projection.
Product detailSKU #1500000411630
MartinGPC-X1E Special X Series HPL Acoustic-Electric Guitar White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The right-handed GPC-X1E Special uses HPL for its top, back and sides, paired with a satin finish. That paper-and-resin construction is described as resisting humidity and temperature changes, making it relevant for guitars moving between changing environments. Martin E1 electronics give the model its acoustic-electric configuration. A natural birch-laminate Performing Artist neck with high-performance taper, Richlite fingerboard, 25.4-inch scale and 20 frets completes its working layout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Transporting a GPC-14F acoustic-electric guitar in its listed softshell case for rehearsals or sessions.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this guitar is specified as right handed.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Martin E1 electronics
Soundhole-mounted rotary controls provide volume and tone adjustment, and the system includes a built-in tuner.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the body made from?
The top, back and sides are HPL, described as paper and resin.
02Is a case listed?
Yes. The guitar is listed with a softshell case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Volume and tone
- Pickup System
- Martin E1
9 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- White Corian
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret
- 2-1/8 inch
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Fingerboard Width At Nut
- 1-3/4 inch
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- PA profile
11 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
- Back and Sides Material
- HPL
- Saddle Material
- White TUSQ
- Bridge Material
- Richlite
- Body Size
- GPC-14F
- Top Material
- HPL
- Neck Wood
- Natural birch laminate
- Fingerboard Material
- Richlite
- Body Style
- PA profile
- Tuning Machines
- Ping Gold 18:1
- Body Shape
- PA profile
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Softshell
2 detailsOther
- Bracing
- Scalloped spruce X-brace
- Built in Tuner
- Yes
