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Martin Guitars
GPCPA4 Grand Performance Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Rosewood
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The GPCPA4 Rosewood adds tonal color and variety. The model features a 14-fret cutaway with fast and comfortable Performing Artist profile necks, and Fishman's F1 Analog onboard electronics. Perfect for all performing artists.
Specs:
Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
Body Size: Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway
Top: Solid Spruce
Rosette: Two Ring
Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid ''X'' Scalloped
Top Braces: Solid Spruce 5/16''
Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Binding: White Boltaron
Top Inlay Style: Black/White/Black Boltaron
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: Style 28 - White Corian
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
Electronics: Fishman F1 Analog
Specs:
Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
Body Size: Grand Performance 14-Fret Cutaway
Top: Solid Spruce
Rosette: Two Ring
Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid ''X'' Scalloped
Top Braces: Solid Spruce 5/16''
Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Binding: White Boltaron
Top Inlay Style: Black/White/Black Boltaron
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: Style 28 - White Corian
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
Electronics: Fishman F1 Analog
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GPCPA4 ROSEWOOD 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
I compared this Guitar to a friends Martin J 40, ($5300.)..... and i must say other than the minor appointments like Gloss finish, Head Stock & rosette abalone inlays. The GPCPA ($2200.) sounded better, plus you have the option to plug in if you desire. This guitar is being discontinued, so get one while you can, only 2 left in L&M system.
Posted by LMB on Oct 3, 2018
Great Guitar 0 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
I bought this guitar new several months ago after trying many different brands in the L&M inventory. I have not been disappointed. In my opinion, the rosewood construction gives this guitar such a warm and wonderful tone and great projection that it trumps all others in this price range. The neck profile and finish are comfortable and the fretboard has a larger radius, so it is great for running up and down the neck but not as comfortable for fretting chords. This might be a personal quirk so try it out yourself. I agree with others that the on-board tuner is pretty much useless (download the Martin app and use that tuner instead). Overall, this is a great guitar in terms of sound and playability. Get to a store and test drive one today!
Posted by Kurt on May 25, 2017
Top notch Martin quality and Fishman electronics. 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Have been playing this guitar for well over a year now. So I am writing this review after having taken this instrument for more than just a spin around the block.
The sound, the quality, the electronics are all top notch. I have other guitars that I now rarely play as this instrument sets the bar pretty high and few guitars are likely to meet that standard.
There is little I can add with regard to what so many others write regarding the Martin sound. If you are considering this guitar, you likely already know what I mean by that.
However, not much is said about the integrated Fishman electronics, so I will write about that. These are of a high standard, simple, and reliable. There is an on board tuner which, when activated, mutes the outgoing signal to eliminate that irritating practice of tuning over the PA system. The tuner, as expected, is fixed at A=440.
The tone switch has two modes. One is clean and the other is an EQ'd tone that reduces the midrange which is ideal in settings where you need to add a bit to the low and top ends.
Overall, the amplified sound is true and clear.
The only thing I am not 100 percent happy with - and this is a very minor point - is the accuracy of the tuner. Now don't get me wrong, it is accurate to the ear. However, it is simply a "red light / green light" system to let you know if you are above or below the desired note and when you are in the green zone, there seems to be a bit of variation as to where you can tune. I confirmed this with another tuner I attached to the headstock (the Snark all instrument tuner) and also with the super accurate Peterson Strobe Plus HD. So while the onboard tuner is nice and you can count on it to be in the range you want, I still find a secondary tuner helps you to be more precise. Having said that...I am sure that is the case with any onboard tuner on any guitar.
I am completely happy with this instrument and fully enjoy everything about it.
Posted by Thomas on Mar 1, 2017
Beauty 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Recently purchased this guitar in St. John's NL and was very pleased with it. The sound is Phenominal and for the price you really can't lose. Found the neck easier to play on this model than most others. GREAT GUITAR !!!
Posted by Brian on Jul 2, 2015
Martin and excellence ... 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
Recently purchased this guitar . Plugged into a Fishman LBX500 amp sounds incredible - so real . Quality fit & finish is bar none excellent . Guitar plays extremely easy and I'm sure will get better with age...
Posted by Robert on Dec 8, 2014
GPCPA " L&M" Custom 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
Bought a GPCPA "L&M" Custom with butter bean tuners from a couple x-mas ago. Amazing guitar in Rosewood back & sides with the Fishman analog pickup.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 25, 2014
Love this martin. 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Markham, Ontario
I can't believe the great tone and easy neck playability on the Performing Artist series Martins for the price. The rosewood really adds to the sound. This is a well crafted guitar and is loud! I love this guitar. Mine has bear claw spruce top which really is nice. You won't be sorry.
Posted by Jim on Jan 13, 2014
Performance Grade 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store London South, Ontario
Played two Gigs and no adjustments to the board. The natural sound came through great over the pickup. LOve the built in tuner large letters!
Posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2013
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| GPCPA4 Grand Performance Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Rosewood | 367337 |
