{"product_id":"gpc-13e-ziricote","title":"Martin GPC-13E Ziricote Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMartin Tone Meets Road-Ready Features in an Eye-Catching Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalk into a room with the Martin GPC-13E Ziricote and you'll turn heads before you play a note. The ziricote back and sides look like nothing else in Martin's Road Series—dark grain with dramatic streaks that give each guitar its own visual signature. But this isn't just about looks. Martin paired that exotic ziricote with a solid Sitka spruce top and scalloped X-bracing to deliver the kind of balanced, articulate tone the company's known for, at a price that makes sense for working musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Performance body gives you the best of both worlds: more low-end presence than a 000 or OM, but without the bass-heavy boom of a dreadnought. It's a body size that feels right whether you're fingerpicking intricate patterns or digging into rhythm parts. The cutaway gives you clear access to the upper frets, and the Fishman MX-T electronics include a soundhole tuner that auto-mutes the output—so you can tune silently on stage without reaching for a pedal or clip-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of guitar that works as hard as you do. Martin built the GPC-13E in their Navojoa, Mexico facility with gigging musicians in mind: modern playability, striking looks, and the dependability that comes with over 190 years of guitar-building experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTonewoods That Punch Above Their Price Point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"3-5,4-6\"\u003eThe solid Sitka spruce top delivers crisp, articulate tone with plenty of projection\u003c\/cite\u003e—it's the foundation Martin has relied on for decades. \u003ccite index=\"38-18,38-19\"\u003eThe ziricote back and sides are laminated, with a khaya (African mahogany) core sandwiched between outer veneers of ziricote\u003c\/cite\u003e. This construction keeps the cost accessible while giving you the tonal characteristics and visual drama of one of the most prized Central American tonewoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"4-8\"\u003eZiricote has tonal characteristics similar to ebony and Brazilian rosewood, with balance across bass, mid, and treble frequencies\u003c\/cite\u003e. Players consistently describe the GPC-13E's voice as clear and even—strong lows that don't boom, articulate highs that never turn harsh, and mids that let your playing cut through without forcing it. The scalloped X-bracing allows the top to flex and breathe, boosting volume and responsiveness whether you're playing softly or pushing hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gloss finish on both the top and back protects the wood while letting the ziricote's grain patterns shine. White binding frames the body and provides crisp visual contrast against the dark wood. Martin designed this guitar to look as good under stage lights as it sounds through a PA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Comfort, Wired for the Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"4-25\"\u003eThe Performing Artist neck has a slimmer feel toward the nut that widens toward the upper frets\u003c\/cite\u003e, giving you anchor space where you need it without sacrificing speed lower on the neck. \u003ccite index=\"26-3,16-3\"\u003eThe 25.4-inch scale, hand-rubbed neck finish, 1 3\/4-inch nut width, and 16-inch radius Richlite fingerboard\u003c\/cite\u003e create a modern playing experience that feels fast and responsive. If you're coming from electric guitar, the neck profile will feel instantly familiar. If you're an acoustic player looking for all-night comfort, the slightly slimmer carve delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"3-7,3-8,3-9\"\u003eThe Fishman MX-T electronics include volume and tone controls, a built-in tuner that auto-mutes the output signal, and phase and notch filters to reduce feedback at high volumes\u003c\/cite\u003e. The system is mounted internally without cutting into the sides, so the guitar maintains its full acoustic voice when unplugged. The tuner works even when the guitar isn't plugged in—just activate it with the small push-button above the soundhole display and tune silently on stage or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-5,26-27\"\u003eThe FSC-certified Richlite fingerboard and bridge look and feel like ebony\u003c\/cite\u003e but offer better consistency and resistance to humidity changes. The compensated white Tusq saddle helps keep intonation accurate up and down the neck, and the chrome enclosed-gear tuners hold tuning reliably through long sets and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing for clarity, projection, and dynamic response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZiricote fine veneer back and sides over khaya core for exotic looks and balanced tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Performance 14-fret cutaway body—more bass than an OM, more comfort than a dreadnought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishman MX-T electronics with built-in auto-muting tuner, volume, tone, phase, and notch controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming Artist neck profile with high-performance taper: slim at the nut, wider at the upper frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4-inch scale length, 1 3\/4-inch nut width, 16-inch radius fingerboard, 20 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSC-certified Richlite fingerboard and bridge with compensated white Tusq saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother-of-pearl pattern fingerboard inlays and multi-stripe rosette with white binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-rubbed neck finish and gloss body finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Martin's Navojoa, Mexico facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPC-13E Ziricote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPC-13E-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. House Music has been helping musicians across the Ohio Valley find the right gear -- with real advice from a team that actually plays. We're your authorized dealer of all the big names in guitars, keyboards, band instruments, drums, pro audio, and more. With four family-owned and operated locations in Ohio and West Virginia (plus a full online store), you don't have to go far for instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs. No matter your musical needs, our team of musicians wants to help you \u003cem\u003ePlay Music for Life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47209740894339,"sku":"GPC13E-01","price":1449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3455\/3475\/files\/acoustic_d849aebb-cbda-4212-951c-7eeb8f071e53.png?v=1779976728","url":"https:\/\/cahousemusic.com\/products\/gpc-13e-ziricote","provider":"C. A. House Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}