Martin GPC16E-01 Grand Performance Acoustic/Electric Spruce/Rosewood Guitar with Hard Bag

The 16 Series Grand Performance cutaway guitar features a spruce gloss top for well - balanced tone and great projection. Its high - performance neck taper makes it super easy to play up and down the fretboard. The GPC - 16E comes with Fishman® Matrix VT Enhance NT2 electronics and is strung with Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 light gauge strings. Due to material availability, it has either a tortoise pattern or black pickguard. Recommended strings are Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light. Body size is Grand Performance 14 - Fret Cutaway (000 Depth). With a simple dovetail neck joint, satin back and side finish, and forward - shifted X - brace, this guitar offers a great playing experience. It also has many other high - quality features like an ebony bridge, mother - of - pearl bridge pin dots, and more.

Using your Martin GPC16E - 01 guitar is easy. First, make sure the strings are properly tuned. You can use a tuning device to get the right pitch. When playing, hold the guitar comfortably and use your fingers or a pick to strum or pluck the strings. For better sound, try different strumming patterns. As for maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. Wipe the strings with a soft cloth after each use to prevent dirt and sweat from building up. If you need to change the strings, use the recommended Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light. Also, check the tuning machines regularly to ensure they work smoothly. And don't forget, this guitar is available for left - handed players too.