Martin Performing Artist: GPCPA Mahogany

Published on 10/08/2010 by TonyBruno, last updated on 10/08/2010

Available only in the Grand Performance cutaway body shape, the "GPCPA Mahogany" is the latest entry in Martin's certified wood lineup.

The “Mahogany” has a solid FSC certified Mahogany back, sides and neck and a solid FSC certified European spruce top. Additionally, The Mahogany features full gloss finish.

Model Specifications
MODEL	GPCPA Mahogany
CONSTRUCTION:	Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
BODY SIZE:	Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
TOP:	Solid Certified European Spruce
ROSETTE:	Two Ring
TOP BRACING PATTERN:	Hybrid Scalloped ''X’'
TOP BRACES:	Solid Certified European Spruce 5/16''
BACK MATERIAL:	Solid Certified Mahogany
BACK PURFLING:	none
SIDE MATERIAL:	Solid Certified Mahogany
ENDPIECE:	none
ENDPIECE INLAY:	none
BINDING:	Grained Ivoroid
TOP INLAY STYLE:	Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY:	none
BACK INLAY:	none
NECK MATERIAL:	Solid Certified Mahogany
NECK SHAPE:	Performing Artist Profile
NUT MATERIAL:	White Corian
HEADSTOCK:	Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE:	Solid Certified Mahogany
HEELCAP:	Grained Ivoroid
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:	Black Richlite
SCALE LENGTH:	25.4''
# OF FRETS CLEAR:	14
# OF FRETS TOTAL:	20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:	1–3/4''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:	2–1/8''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS:	Offset Dots – M.O.P.
FINGERBOARD BINDING:	Grained Ivoroid
FINISH BACK & SIDES:	Polished Gloss w/ Red Toner
FINISH TOP:	Polished Gloss
FINISH NECK:	Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL:	Black Richlite
BRIDGE STYLE:	Performing Artist Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:	2–3/16''
SADDLE:	16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
TUNING MACHINES:	Gold Enclosed w/ Large Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:	Martin Studio Performance Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP4100)
BRIDGE & END PINS:	White w/ Black Dots
PICKGUARD:	Performing Artist Style – Delmar Tortoise Color
CASE:	Z70BU Molded Hardshell – Slate Gray
INTERIOR LABEL:	none
ELECTRONICS:	Fishman F1 Aura
OTHER OPTIONS:	Available left-handed at no additional charge