C.F. Martin & Co Gpc-X1E HPL Black/Black

Essential Information About the Martin Guitars D-X2E Guitar

• Remastered X Series: redesigned HPL finishes and modernized aesthetic details for a distinctive Martin look.


• Improved Playing Comfort: reduced string spacing and slightly beveled fretboard edges for a more natural grip.


• Stage-Ready Electro-Acoustic: Martin E-1 preamp with built-in chromatic tuner and Volume, Tone, and Phase controls.


• Everyday Reliability: HPL construction (top, back, sides) designed to withstand variations and intensive use.

The Remastered X Series: Martin's DNA in a Robust and Modern Version

With this evolution of the X series, Martin Guitar emphasizes a more contemporary aesthetic (more graphic HPL patterns depending on the finish) and optimized playability. The D-X2E fits into this approach: a guitar designed to offer a comfortable experience, refined details (redesigned rosette, satin tuners, rounded-edge bridge inspired by the "SC" range), and a format designed to remain versatile, both at home and in rehearsal.

For Whom and Which Styles?

The Martin Guitars D-X2E is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate players who want a reliable, easy-to-play electro-acoustic that is consistent along the entire neck. Its GP (Grand Performance) format favors a balance between comfort and sound breadth, making it well-suited for pop, folk, variety, and pick accompaniment, while remaining relevant for fingerpicking thanks to a clear and even response.

Sound

The D-X2E's luthiery combines an HPL body (top, back, and sides) with a spruce X-braced scalloped bracing pattern. The HPL provides a stable and homogeneous response, particularly appreciated when seeking a guitar that is consistent day-to-day, while the scalloped bracing helps the top breathe to gain in projection and responsiveness. The GP format highlights a balanced output: present but not excessive lows, clear mids for rhythmic playing, and precise highs to bring out nuances. Plugged in, the Martin E-1 electronics allow quick tone adjustment via Tone, manage feedback onset with the Phase control, and maintain autonomy with the built-in tuner.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes with a Softshell case, ideal for daily transport and protection between sessions.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Fingerboard	Richlite
Format	Grand Performance	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin varnish
Back&Sides	HPL	Hardware	Nickel
Neck	Laminated birch

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