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Model: Martin GPCPA4 Custom Performing Artist Series

Numer Seryjny: 1723820

Rok produkcji: 2012

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Podstrunica: FSC Certified Richlite

Elektronika: Fishman F1 Analog

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Build

Martin's newest body shape, the Grand Performance, seeks to combine a hefty low-end from its large lower bout with a sweetness from the narrow waist. Measuring 397mm (15.6 inches) at its widest, the Grand Performance is verging on jumbo-style lower bout dimensions. This contrasts with a tight waist measuring less than a Martin OM.

One key design feature of the GPCPA4 is its depth. Though tapered at the upper bout, the GPCPA4 measures a hefty 112mm. This increased sound chamber capacity affords the Grand Performance greater volume and projection. The cost is a body size that can feel cumbersome to some.

The standard of woods used is impressive, as evidenced by the bookmatched, quarter-sawn Sitka spruce top, which displays excellent detailing and texture. Construction standards are again admirable and only serve to underline Martin's consistency.

In the hand, the GPCPA4 feels sturdy, robust and ready for a life on the road.

Sounds

As with the DCPA4, the GPCPA4's output is brighter, even livelier, than that Martin tone. With a strong bass, this Grand Performer punches out a mid-range with clarity and precision.

As expected, the GPCPA4 offers plenty of volume, excellent levels of sustain and a tight top end. While the DCPA4's output suitsstrong chord work, the GPCPA4's timbre is more versatile and ticks more tonal boxes, appealing to players who might span multiple genres.

Plugged in to our house Schertler David, the GPCPA4 offers a versatile, usable tone. While the central characteristic of a punchy, raspy tone remains, tweaking the controls allows you to enter into the room marked 'warmth'.

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In essence, however, this Grand Performance's amplified tone is full and hard-hitting and well suited to gigging duties.

In terms of their playability, build quality and affordability, Martin has again produced a fantastic electro worthy of inclusion in the PA Series.

Since its launch, the Performing Artist Series has been accused of being too Taylor-like. We'd suggest that with the fourth generation of PA guitars, Martin has produced electros even more akin to their biggest rivals in both form and tone.

Whether that's a good thing is ultimately up to you.