Product Description
Available for a limited time, the GP-X2E Ziricote Special is an exciting new addition to the X Series, expanding the lineup with a Grand Performance model that blends comfort, versatility, and bold sound. Designed to strike a balance between a Dreadnought and a 000, this guitar offers strong projection, a dynamic voice, and a balanced low end, making it a great choice for a variety of playing styles. A solid sapele top provides warmth and punchy midrange, while ziricote-patterned high-pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides add durability and eye-catching style. Inside, scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance, and a hand-applied finish gives the guitar a natural, understated aesthetic. The Performing Artist neck profile with a high-performance taper ensures a comfortable and effortless playing experience. When it’s time to plug in, Martin E1 electronics offer volume, tone, and phase controls for shaping your sound, plus a built-in chromatic tuner for quick, silent tuning. With satin chrome enclosed gear tuners for rock-steady stability and a softshell case included, this guitar is truly made to play—wherever inspiration strikes.
Overview
- Body Size: GP-14 Fret
- Finish Top: Hand-Applied
- Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
- Back and Side Finish: None
- Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Top Material: Solid Sapele
- Neck Shape: PA Profile
- Back Material: Ziricote HPL
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Side Material: Ziricote HPL
- Electronics: Yes
- Electronics Options: Martin E1
Top
- Top Color: Natural
- Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly
- Binding: None
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Top Inlay Material: None
- Bridge Material: Select Hardwood
- Top Detail: None
- Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
- Pickguard Inlay: None
- Saddle: Compensated White TUSQ®
- Rosette: Single Ring Abalone Pattern
- Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Back and Sides Color: None
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Detail: None
- Back Purfling/Strip: None
- Back Inlay Material: None
- Heelcap: Black Boltaron
Side Detail: None - Endpiece: None
- Side Inlay Material: None
- Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood
- Finish Neck: Hand-Applied
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
- Neck Color: Natural
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Mother-of-Pearl
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Fingerboard Binding Material: None
- Side Dots: White
Headstock
- Headstock Shape: Solid
- Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Closed Gear
- Headplate Material: Ziricote HPL
- Knob: Small
- Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
- Nut Material: White Corian
- Headplate Binding Material: None
Misc
- Case: Softshell
- Left Handed Availability: true
- Label: Paper Label
- Pleked: true
