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    Martin is once again unlocking the sonic beauty of sustainable tonewoods with the GPE Inception Maple—introducing a new non-cutaway Grand Performance shape to the Inception Series with a stunning gloss finish. This acoustic-electric powerhouse blends cutting-edge innovation with domestic and certified materials, delivering a tone as dynamic as its bold new look. The FSC-certified European spruce top, gleaming in a gloss amber fade sunburst, provides quick response and powerful projection, while the flamed maple back and sides, accented by a black walnut wedge, produce a bright, articulate sound with just the right touch of warmth. The result? A guitar that’s crisp, clear, and effortlessly expressive.

     

    Martin GPE Inception Maple Acoustic Electric Guitar Features

    • Dynamic tone with refreshed look
    • Bright, articulate sound with the right amount of warmth
    • Unique skeletonized bracing & sonic channeling
    • Clarity, resonance, & natural projection
    • Certified European Spruce Top
    • 3Pc Maple/Black Walnut Wedge Back
    • Black Walnut neck with Ebony fretboard
    • LR Baggs Anthem electronics
    • Blendable mic/pickup system with Phase Switch
    • Arrow & hex inlays
    • Gold open-gear tuners

     

    Under the hood, skeletonized bracing and sonic channeling—technology purpose-built to complement this model’s specific tonewoods—push the boundaries of acoustic guitar design. By optimizing response and reducing mass without sacrificing structural integrity, these features allow the GPE Inception Maple to achieve both increased sustain and greater amplitude—a rare feat in guitar engineering. Typically, boosting one means compromising the other, but here, Martin has perfected the balance. With its first-ever full-body Grand Performance shape in the Inception Series, this model delivers clarity, resonance, and volume in equal measure, giving players a powerful and well-balanced acoustic voice with a rich tonal spectrum.

     

    Aesthetically, this new offering takes this trailblazing model to the next level. Its gloss finish, also now available on the refreshed GPCE Inception, enhances the depth of the flamed maple and spruce, making its natural beauty even more striking. A sleek black walnut neck, finished in a satin amber fade sunburst, pairs beautifully with an FSC-certified ebony fingerboard and bridge, offering a smoother feel and richer tonal depth than the original model. Arrow and hex inlays, gold open-gear tuners, and refined black walnut binding complete its premium, eye-catching aesthetic.

    Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the LR Baggs Anthem electronics ensure your tone shines through with remarkable fidelity. Featuring a blendable mic and pickup system, volume and mic level controls, and phase inversion for feedback reduction, this system captures the guitar’s natural, dynamic voice with stunning clarity. With a new non-cutaway option, upgraded looks, and the same revolutionary sound, the GPE Inception Maple is where nature and technology meet to create something truly extraordinary.

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    Martin GPE Inception Maple Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case Specifications

    Martin GPE Inception Maple Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Martin GPE Inception Maple Acoustic Guitar Specifications

    • Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret
    • Top Material: Certified European Spruce
    • Bracing Pattern: Skeletonized X Brace
    • Brace Shape: Scalloped
    • Back Material: 3 Piece - Flamed Maple w/Black Walnut Wedge
    • Side Material: Flamed Maple
    • Neck Material: Black Walnut
    • Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
    • Fingerboard Material: Certified Ebony
    • Scale Length: 25.4"
    • Number of Frets: 20
    • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
    • Fingerboard Inlay: Style Arrow/Hex Design
    • Back and Side Finish: Gloss
    • Finish Top: Gloss
    • Top Color: Amber Fade Sunburst
    • Finish Neck: Satin
    • Bridge Material: Certified Ebony
    • Saddle: Compensated White TUSQ
    • Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
    • Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
    • Case: Molded Hardshell
    • Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem 
    • Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T)
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