Martin GPCE Inception Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Martin GPCE Inception Maple is a premium Grand Performance Cutaway acoustic-electric guitar designed to combine Martin's traditional craftsmanship with innovative tonewood and body construction. Its solid European spruce top and figured maple back and sides deliver a clear, articulate, and balanced tonal response, while the Grand Performance body provides strong projection with a comfortable, versatile playing experience.

The GPCE Inception Maple features Martin's innovative Low-Profile Velocity neck and Sure Align® Linear Dovetail neck system, offering smooth playability and effortless access to the upper frets. Its 25.4-inch scale length and 1 3/4-inch nut width provide a familiar feel, while the Tone Tension X-Brace and internal soundboard recurve enhance the guitar's resonance, low-end response, and dynamic range.

For amplified performance, the GPCE Inception Maple is equipped with Fishman Aura VT Blend electronics, providing a natural amplified sound with onboard blend and volume controls. The guitar features a satin finish, figured maple back and sides, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, and elegant Style 28-inspired appointments. A softshell case is included for convenient protection and transport.

Key Features

• Premium Martin Grand Performance acoustic-electric guitar

• Grand Performance Cutaway body for versatile playability and upper-fret access

• Solid European spruce top

• Figured maple back and sides

• Clear, articulate, and balanced tonal response

• Sure Align® Linear Dovetail neck system

• Low-Profile Velocity neck profile

• High-Performance Taper

• Tone Tension X-Bracing

• Internal soundboard recurve for enhanced bass response

• 25.4-inch scale length

• 1 3/4-inch nut width

• Ebony fingerboard and bridge

• Fishman Aura VT Blend electronics

• Built-in tuner

• Satin finish for a natural, understated appearance

• Elegant Martin appointments with contemporary detailing

• Compensated bone saddle and bone nut

• Nickel tuning machines

• Softshell case included

Specifications

• Type: 6-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

• Series: Martin Inception Series

• Model: GPCE Inception Maple

• Body Shape: Grand Performance Cutaway

• Construction: Sure Align® Linear Dovetail Neck Joint

• Top Material: European Spruce

• Back Material: Figured Maple

• Side Material: Figured Maple

• Top Finish: Satin

• Back & Sides Finish: Satin

• Bracing Pattern: Tone Tension X-Brace

• Bracing Shape: Scalloped

• Bracing Material: Spruce

• Brace Size: 5/16"

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood

• Neck Shape: Low Profile Velocity

• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

• Neck Finish: Satin

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Number of Frets: 20

• Neck Joins Body At: 13th Fret

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Nut Width: 1 3/4"

• Nut Material: Bone

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop-In Saddle

• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Tuning Machines: Nickel

• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

• Rosette: Multi-Stripe

• Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Blend

• Tuner: Built-In Chromatic Tuner

• Case: Softshell

The Martin GPCE Inception Maple offers a modern interpretation of Martin's acoustic tradition, pairing the clarity and responsiveness of European spruce with the focused, articulate character of figured maple. Its ergonomic Grand Performance cutaway, innovative neck system, responsive bracing, and Fishman electronics make it an excellent choice for players seeking a versatile acoustic-electric guitar for both studio recording and live performance.