Martin Custom Shop GP Acoustic Guitar, Cedar And Padauk

Player’s Perspective

Music Store Live is proud to offer up this Martin GP Custom Shop guitar. The katalox fretboard and padauk back and sides are not only attention-grabbing, but of course, the guitar sounds absolutely incredible.

The Grand Performance body shape was added back in 2010 to Martin’s lineup and it falls pretty much right between their OM and their Dreadnought shapes. It’s comfortable to play while also being very full-bodied in sound. It’s actually very similar to Taylor’s Size 14 acoustic guitar, for any that might be familiar with that. But, of course, Martin has a distinct feel and sound that have made their guitars so special for so long. And when it’s a custom build, you know you’ve got a true one-of-a-kind special guitar. The feel is absolutely exquisite.

The unique tonewoods used here are bright and snappy while still being full and loud. The katalox fretboard and figured padauk back and sides are nicely complemented by the western red cedar top. The katalox has a similar tone to ebony and padauk is similar to maple with maybe a bit more warmth to it, overall. It’s a guitar that can handle hard strumming but is also dynamic enough for fingerstyle playing. It leans toward the brighter side of the tonal spectrum without being shrill or piercing. It’ll sound great played solo and will also cut through nicely in a band setting.

This isn’t just any Martin acoustic guitar. It’s built by Martin’s top luthiers to really stand out from the crowd. Silky smooth feel along with a bright, loud, and attention-grabbing tone to match the stand-out aesthetics.

Manufacturer’s Description

Scalloped bracing and the perfectly balanced deep resonance of our Grand Performance body combine for blossoming arpeggios and throaty chords. Compact and versatile electronics so you can shape your sound anywhere, anytime to sound as good plugged in as you do unplugged.

Specifications

Body

• BODY SIZE: GP-14 Fret Non-Cutaway
• TOP: Western Red Cedar
• TOP GRADE: N/A
• TOP BRACES: Adirondack/Scalloped 5/16”/ 1/4” Tone Bar
• PATTERN: GPCLE Pattern 41A
• TOP BINDING: Katalox (Certified)
• TOP INLAY: Fine Herringbone
• TOP PEARL: None
• ADDITIONAL TOP INLAY: None
• ROSETTE: Style 45
• PEARL INLAY: .064” MOP
• ADDITIONAL ROS. INLAY: Black / Maple Fiber
• PICKGUARD: Delmar Faux Tortoise Pattern 83B – trim to fit
• PEARL INLAY: None
• BACK: African Padauk
• BACK PANELS: 2 Pc.
• PURFLING: 00-21GE Fine Herringbone w/ .042″ B/M/B inlays on each side (mitered)
• CENTER STRIP/LOC. STAMP: Sitka Spruce Standard (CF Martin & Co Nazareth PA Between 1st/2nd Brace)
• CAUTION STAMP: None
• BACK BRACES: Sitka Spruce
• BACK BINDING: Katalox (Certified)
• BACK INLAY: .042″ Black/Maple/Black Fiber
• BACK PEARL: None
• ADDITIONAL BACK INLAY: None
• SIDES: African Padauk
• SIDE INLAY: .042 B/M/B Fiber
• SIDE PEARL: None
• ADDITIONAL SIDE INLAY: None
• SIDE STRIPS: Sapele
• ENDPIECE: Katalox (Certified) – 3 Inlay Wedge
• ENDPIECE INLAY: .042” B/M/B Fiber (Mitered Into Side Inlay)

Neck

• NECK: Genuine Mahogany- 12/4
• NECK SHAPE: Low Oval
• HEADSTOCK: Solid / 6 String / Diamond / Square Corners
• BACK/HEAD STAMP: None
• TRUSS ROD: 2-Way Adjustable 356mm
• HEELCAP: Katalox (Certified) with B/M/ B Inlays
• NUT: Bone
• ON ANGLE/FLAT: On Angle
• HEADPLATE: African Padauk (Single) (Authentic Thickness)
• HEADPLATE DECAL: NONE
• HEADPLATE BIND: Katalox (Certified) – Mitered
• HEADPLATE INLAY: .042″ B/M/B Fiber – Mitered
• HEADPLATE PEARL: C.F. Martin Script Logo, MOP
• ADDITIONAL HP INLAY: None
• TUNING MACHINES: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Btn (11/32)
• FINGERBOARD: Certified Katalox w/ Sapwood (Oil – Yes, Stain – No)
• RADIUS: 16”
• SCALE LENGTH: 25.340” (25.4”)
• WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4”
• WIDTH AT 12 FRET: 2 1/4”
• FRET WIRE: G-600
• FRETS CLEAR: 14
• TOTAL FRETS: 20
• FINGERBOARD BIND: Katalox (Certified) – Mitered
• FINGERBOARD INLAY: .042″ B/M/B Fiber
• PEARL INLAY: Diamond & Squares- Long Pattern (MOP)
• ADDITIONAL FB INLAY: None
• SIDE DOTS: Grained Ivoroid
• SIDE DOT POSITION: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets

Finish

• FINISH TYPE: Gloss/Satin Neck
• FINISH BODY: Non-Catalyzed Gloss / No Stain / Rosewood Filler
• FINISH TOP: Non-Catalyzed Gloss/ Clear
• FINISH NECK: Non-Catalyzed Satin / No Stain / Rosewood Filler / Pol.HP

Bridge

• BRIDGE: Certified Katalox w/ Sapwood (Oil – Yes, Stain – No)
• STYLE: Modern Straightline w/drop in saddle
• PEARL INLAY: None
• ADDITIONAL BR INLAY: None
• STRING SPACING: 2 1/4”
• SADDLE: 16” Radius/Compensated/Bone

Miscellaneous

• CASE: Molded Hardshell
• SERIAL #: 2357990
  

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Martin. This Custom Grand Performance is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer’s warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you’ll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.