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The Martin GPC-11E Road Series acoustic-electric guitar features a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides for a balanced tone suitable for any playing style. The GPC-11E sports a Performing Artist profile neck for a slim, fast feel, as well as a cutaway for easy access to higher frets. Fishman MX-T electronics give you a natural plugged-in sound and the built-in tuner mutes the output for discreet tuning. Gorgeous mother-of-pearl inlays grace the soundhole rosette and fingerboard. Pick up the GPC-11E Road Series acoustic-electric at for an affordable guitar ready to hit the road.

Resonant Tonewoods Project With Clarity

The GPC-11E gets its balanced tone from a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides. Sitka spruce provides strength and elasticity for a wide dynamic range, while sapele produces a focused midrange and sparkling high end. Together, these tonewoods yield a clear, well-rounded sound suitable for any genre.

Performing Artist Neck Plays Fast and Smooth

Martin designed the Performing Artist neck profile to feel familiar in the hand while allowing for extended playing sessions. Its slim, rounded shape gives you unfettered access across the fretboard so you can play at any tempo with comfort and accuracy.

Fishman Electronics Offer Convenience and Control

The Fishman MX-T pickup system captures the GPC-11E's natural tone for a realistic plugged-in sound. Unique to this system is the built-in tuner, which mutes the output signal when engaged so you can tune discreetly on stage. Adjustable controls let you shape your amplified tone to suit the venue.

Premium Gig Bag Provides Road-Ready Protection

A premium soft shell case is included to shield your GPC-11E from the rigors of transport and storage. Padded handles and a durable shell keep the guitar safe on the go, while pockets give you space to organize cables, straps and other accessories.

Martin GPC-11E Road Series Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Martin GPC-11E Road Series Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Martin GPC-11E Road Series Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • All-solid wood
  • Gig bag
  • Computerized Plek setup
  • Lifespan 2.0 Authentic Acoustic MA540 Phosphor Light Strings

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Performance
  • Cutaway: Yes
  • Top wood: Solid spruce
  • Back & sides: Solid sapele
  • Bracing pattern: 5/16" non-scalloped/with 1/4" tone bars
  • Body finish: Gloss top, satin back and sides
Neck
  • Neck shape: Performing Artist with High Performance Taper
  • Nut width: 1-3/4"
  • Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Neck wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 14 clear of the body, 20 total
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman
  • Configuration: Soundhole mounted
  • Preamp EQ: 2-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay:
  • Tuning machines: Chrome Enclosed Gold Gear
  • Bridge: FSC Certified Richlite
  • Saddle & nut: Compensated White TUSQ, White Corian
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: 
  • Accessories: Soft-shell case
  • Country of origin: Mexico

collapse expand iconWarranty

One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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4.53

19 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Fantastic solid wood Martin.

I just purchased the Martin GPC-11E at the Fort Myers Guitar Center. This is a solid spruce top, solid Sapele Body Martin Guitar for under $1,000 making it a fantastic value. GC gave me a very nice discount on the floor model making it just too tough to walk away from. The sound is fantastic as well, with crystal clear highs, full mid range, and soft subtle lows. The model I bought has not been set up yet but will not need much, if any adjustments. The aesthetics of this guitar are very nice for an instrument in this price range with features such as pearl inlay around the sound hole, pearl fret markers, and a gloss finish on the spruce top. This model comes equipped with Fishman Pickups that features both volume and a tone controls inside the top of the sound hole but easy to reach. It has a very clever on board tuner that is located inside the sound hole down low, can be easily activated with a single touch of a button and the display is easy to see, and when activated mutes the input of the guitar so tuning while gigging is simple. I own a Taylor costing more than twice the price of this Martin, a 1990 Guild, and a solid wood Alvarez 12 String and none come close to the balanced sound of this Martin. This Martin guitar is built in Mexico which allows for premium features at an affordable price but make no mistake about it, Martins luthiers in Mexico make fantastic instruments. I love everything about this instrument, regardless of the great price I paid.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Set up was way off the mark

It was delivered to my home. When I started playing it just was not right. It was buzzing on the 3rd and 4th frets. It also had dead spots on the fret board near the 8th fret. Had to take it in to get to play right. The guy who fixed it said that he had never seen a new guitar need that much work.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming10
  2. Recording10
  3. Small Venues10
  4. Practicing8
  5. Use it for every play1
Cons
  1. Pickup system1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced14
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Audio18
  2. Fun To Play15
  3. Good Feel15
  4. Stays In Tune11
  5. Consistent10

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • My first Martin guitar

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byJose

    fromSan Diego California

    After playing for around 4-5 yrs it was time for an upgrade. I was using a fender as my beginner guitar and it did the job pretty well. This guitar has been a perfect upgrade for what I was looking for. My style has always been more to fingerpicking and it has been perfect.

  • Great Guitar

    4

    submitteda year ago

    byDylan

    fromMesa AZ

    First one I bought had issues Through my PA and DAW sounded like soft low battery distortion, guitar center said well everything seems fine but we can exchange it. Waiting on the new one now. Overall sounds incredible, better than my Gibson. Bright mids and highs and mellow low end

  • Solid choice for an all solid wood Martin

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byStephen

    fromDallas

    These things sound pretty darn good: the combination spruce top with sapelle back and sides produces good tone. The question one needs to ask is whether you need to stay at this price point, or whether you can afford to save a little more for a standard series or maybe a 15 series. If I could have done it over I would have saved up more and gone that route but this is a well made guitar and mine plays great. It's a little heavier built than the ones I referenced but sounds really good for the price.

  • Best Bang for your dollar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMelissa

    fromPhilly

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The Martin guitar has a great fret board nice feel, tone is awesome

  • yes

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byjames

    fromtulsa, oklahoma

    I like the box. Sounds great. Mine does NOT have the built in tuner. NOS or a change Martin made and have not changed their verbiage.

  • Set up was way off the mark

    3

    submitted3 years ago

    byCurtis

    fromWisconsin

    It was delivered to my home. When I started playing it just was not right. It was buzzing on the 3rd and 4th frets. It also had dead spots on the fret board near the 8th fret. Had to take it in to get to play right. The guy who fixed it said that he had never seen a new guitar need that much work.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byJohn

    fromundisclosed

    Is there a Phase switch?

    Is there a Phase switch?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, there isn't.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byDave

    fromTrescott TWP Maine

    Is the truss rod adjustable

    Is the truss rod adjustable

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the truss rod is adjustable.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byWorty

    fromModesto CA

    Is this considered a dreadnought guitar?

    Is this considered a dreadnought guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, more of a Jumbo.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJulio

    fromLilburn, GA

    What strings are recommended by the manufacturer for this guitar? I don't want to change the strings and have to readjust the trust rod.

    What strings are recommended by the manufacturer for this guitar? I don't want to change the strings and have to readjust the trust rod.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    MARTIN AUTHENTIC ACOUSTIC LIFESPAN® 2.0 GUITAR STRINGS - LIGHT

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byjerry

    fromFL

    Since the guitar has no preamp can you leave it plugged in?

    Since the guitar has no preamp can you leave it plugged in?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes. you can leave it plugged in.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBob

    fromChillicothe ohio

    Is this guitar made in Mexico or usa?

    Is this guitar made in Mexico or usa?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar was made in Mexico.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGeoff

    fromLonetree colorado

    Small body and neck? Available left handed?

    Small body and neck? Available left handed?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Neck shape: Performing Artist with High Performance Taper Nut width: 1-3/4" Fingerboard: FSC Certified Richlite Neck wood: Solid Mahogany Scale length: 25.4" Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order on a left handed model

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byderek

    fromPA

    Does this guitar come with a tuner inside the guitar?

    Does this guitar come with a tuner inside the guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with a Fishman MX-T electronics package with a built-in sound hole tuner that auto mutes the audio output so you can tune up any time without using a pedal.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byCR

    fromJacksonville, Florida

    Hello Does this guitar have a satin finish on the back and sides?

    Hello Does this guitar have a satin finish on the back and sides?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Body finish: Gloss top, satin back and sides

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byFrank

    fromundisclosed

    Do I still need a hardshell case?

    Do I still need a hardshell case?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, we would recommend a hard shell case
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