Martin GPC-16E (Baggs Element) - natural

Manufactured in the United States, the MARTIN GUITAR 16 Series GPC-16E (Baggs Element Preamp) is a Grand Performance-style steel-string acoustic guitar with a cutaway, equipped with a Baggs Element VTC system.
It is a versatile (fingerpicking, strumming, pop, country…), comfortable, and functional guitar that is perfectly suited for musicians looking for a professional-grade, all-purpose instrument.

Martin’s proprietary “Grand Performance” body style is a cross between a Dreadnought and an Auditorium, with a classic 25.4" scale. It’s a very appealing option thanks to its playing comfort and tonal versatility.

The Martin GPC-16E features all-solid-wood construction: a Sitka spruce solid top, mahogany body and neck, and an ebony fingerboard.
This combination produces a sound that is both full-bodied and powerful, with generous bass, present mids, and rich highs that never lack clarity.
The ebony fingerboard subtly and naturally compresses the sound, adding clarity that can be particularly valuable in certain musical contexts.

The Baggs Element VTC (Volume Tone Control) system consists of a piezo pickup under the nut, a Class A active preamp built into the jack, and two knobs for adjusting volume and tone.
The tones—whether strumming or picking—are balanced, clear, and dynamic, naturally reproducing the vibrations of the soundboard and bridge, with a dynamic response that is less rigid or artificial than that of many competing models.
Powered by a 9V LR61 battery with a claimed battery life of approximately 1,000 hours.