Martin GPC-X2E Ziricote

Overview

The Martin GPC-X2E Ziricote is a Grand Performance acoustic-electric designed for balance, comfort, and durability. Featuring a sapele top paired with ziricote-patterned HPL back and sides, it delivers a clear, focused tone with a warm midrange and strong projection, well-suited for both strumming and fingerstyle playing.

The cutaway body shape allows easy access to upper frets, while a PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper and a beveled fingerboard edge enhances overall playability. Equipped with Martin E-1 electronics, this model is ready for live or studio use, offering straightforward controls and a built-in tuner for reliable performance in any setting.

Highlights

• Grand Performance body with cutaway for balanced tone and upper fret access
• Sapele top with ziricote HPL back and sides for durability and visual appeal
• PA Profile neck with High-Performance Taper for smooth, modern playability
• Martin E-1 electronics with onboard tuner, volume, tone, and phase controls
• Includes softshell case for transport and protection

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: GPC-14 Fret
• Top Material: Sapele
• Top Finish: Hand-Rubbed Satin
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16″
• Back Material: Ziricote HPL
• Side Material: Ziricote HPL
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin
• Rosette: Single Ring Abalone Pattern
• Binding: None
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: PA Profile
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Finish: Hand-Rubbed
• Scale Length: 25.4″
• Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4″
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8″
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28 (Faux Abalone Pattern)
• Number of Frets: 20

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Select Hardwood
• Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32″
• Saddle: White Tusq
• Saddle Radius: 16″
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Closed Gear

Electronics

• Pickup System: Martin E-1
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Phase, Built-in Chromatic Tuner

Miscellaneous

• Case: Softshell
• Left-Handed Availability: Yes
• Pleked: Yes
• Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze – Light

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you’re not just getting a great guitar you’re getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We’re here to help you find the right one.