C.F. Martin & Co D-X2E Sitka/Faux Brazilian Rosewood HPL

The "Remastered" X Series: The Martin Spirit, Everyday Durability

With this revisited version of the X series, Martin modernizes the aesthetics and playing comfort thanks to more figured HPL (High Pressure Laminate) finishes and lutherie details designed for long, fatigue-free playing. The GPC-X2E fits this logic: a reliable electro-acoustic guitar, easy to handle, and ready to accompany a musician in rehearsal, home studio, or on stage.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The Martin GPC-X2E is aimed at serious beginners to intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile acoustic, as well as stage musicians who want an electro-acoustic that's simple to set up. Its Grand Performance Cutaway format is well suited for pop, folk, acoustic rock, vocal accompaniment, and fingerstyle, with a real advantage if you play beyond the 12th fret.

Sound Characteristics

The spruce top provides clarity, a crisp attack, and beautiful definition, especially appreciated in arpeggios. The scalloped X bracing enhances the top's responsiveness, helping the guitar to "speak" easily, even with a light touch. The Cocobolo HPL back and sides prioritize stability and consistency: the result is a balanced sound with clean lows and clear highs, ideal for accompaniment. Plugged in, the Martin E-1 electronics allow quick EQ adjustment via the Tone control, feedback management through the Phase switch, and silent tuning with the built-in chromatic tuner.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this electro-acoustic, you can consider a set of steel strings for acoustic guitar (compatible with this model), as well as some plectrums suited to your playing style. The instrument comes with a Softshell case, providing good protection for transport.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Neck	Laminated birch
Format	Dreadnought	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	Yes	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin varnish
Top	Sitka Spruce	Hardware	Nickel

Body type	Grand Performance Cutaway	Bridge saddle	white Tusq, 16" / 406 mm
Body/neck joint	mortise and tenon	Headstock	Cocobolo HPL
Scale length	25.4" / 645 mm	Tuners	sealed, Satin Chrome finish, small buttons
Top finish	satin, hand-polished	Nut	white Corian, 1.75" / 44.4 mm
Rosette	abalone, single ring	Neck finish	hand-polished
Top bracing	spruce	Neck profile	Performing Artist, High Performance heel
Top bracing type	scalloped X	Fretboard	selected wood
Back	Cocobolo HPL	Number of frets	20
Sides	Cocobolo HPL	Pickguard	Faux Tortoise
Back and sides finish	satin varnish	Electronics	Martin E-1
Bridge	selected wood	Case	Softshell