Martin GPC-11E Road Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Sitka spruce top, sapele back and sides
- Fishman MX-T electronics, 1/4 inch mono output
- 25.4 inch scale, Richlite fretboard
- GPC-14 fret, Performing Artist neck
- Soft-shell case included, 8 pounds
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A Road Series acoustic-electric with a spruce top, sapele body and Fishman electronics, made for plugging in on stage. It ships with a soft case, not a hardshell.
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ASIN: B07MZ9Y7ZFModel: GPC-11ECategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
A gigging musician is the target for the GPC-11E, which pairs a Sitka spruce top with sapele back and sides and a Performing Artist neck shape. Fishman MX-T electronics are built in, and a soft-shell case comes with it.
Spruce and sapele give a balanced acoustic core, and the onboard electronics make it stage-ready out of the case. The limitation is detail, because the listing does not name a body shape beyond the model prefix or describe the pickup in depth.
Who it's for
Working players and students who want an electric-ready acoustic with a gig case. Buyers who want fully documented electronics, or need protection beyond a soft case, should look further.
Pros and cons
- Fishman MX-T electronics
- Sitka spruce top
- Sapele back and sides
- Soft-shell case included
- Soft case only
- Pickup details are thin
Performance notes
The spruce top responds quickly while sapele sides add a focused, balanced tone. A taper on the neck is shaped for fast playing, and the Fishman system sends the signal through a standard quarter-inch mono lead. Phosphor bronze strings give a bright, rich tone.
Specifications
| Brand | Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | GPC-11E |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.4 inches |
| Item weight | 8 poundshigher than 67% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item dimensions | 37 x 16 x 7 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sitka spruce |
| Body Material Type | Sapele |
| Fretboard Material Type | Richlite |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Soft-shell case |
| Other details | |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch mono phone plug (TS) |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Electronics | Fishman MX-T |
| Neck design | Performing Artist, GPC-14 fret |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Martin GPC-11E come with a hardshell case?
No. The included components field lists a soft-shell case, and the title calls it a gig bag.
Does the Martin GPC-11E have electronics?
Yes. The description says it is loaded with Fishman MX-T electronics for plugging in.
What output does the Martin GPC-11E use?
A 1/4 inch mono phone plug (TS).