A Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with Martin E1 Electronics (#1604) leans on a vintage black trunk with metal edges, its matte finish and sleek 6-string design standing out on a patterned rug.
The Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with Martin E1 Electronics (#1604) leans against a vintage trunk on a patterned rug, its logo visible inside the sound hole.
Close-up of a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with E1 Electronics, showing strings, bridge, and soundhole with decorative ring. The inside label reads Martin & Co. X Series.
A label inside the Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics #1604 reads: Martin & Co. EST. 1833 X Series Made in Mexico, C.F. Martin & Co., Inc., Nazareth, PA, with CE and recycling symbols.
Close-up of a wooden label inside a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics #1604, displaying the logo, EST. 1833, model info, and serial number.
A digital shipping scale reads 4.90 lbs as the Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with E1 Electronics sits on a black scale with white buttons and text, placed on patterned carpet under a wooden surface.
A Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics (#1604) stands upright in a cozy, vintage room featuring wood paneling, assorted instruments, and an old TV in the background.
A Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with Martin E1 Electronics (#1604) stands upright on a wooden stand, with a patterned rug and musical equipment in the background.
Close-up of the headstock on a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics #1604, showing tuning pegs, strings, and logo against a softly blurred, warmly lit background.
A Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics (#1604) stands upright in a cozy, vintage-themed room with an old TV, guitar cases, posters, and rustic wooden walls.
A close-up of the back of a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics (#1604), resting on a stand in a cozy room with a patterned rug in the background.
Close-up of the Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics #1604 headstock, showing six silver tuning pegs. The guitar rests on a wall hanger with a blurred, colorful poster behind.
A digital caliper measures the Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar neck at the nut, displaying 41.57 mm on its screen. The headstock features the Martin & Co. logo and a sleek black HPL finish.
A Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with E1 Electronics (#1604) stands upright on a patterned rug in a cozy room, with a vintage TV, books, and a wooden guitar visible in the background.
A Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with Martin E1 Electronics (#1604) sits in its black case, featuring blue accents and a white embroidered logo with EST. 1833 text, on a patterned rug. A white tag hangs from the handle.
A digital gauge shows 0.0245 inches, measuring the height of a bass string at the 1st fret on a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/ Martin E1 Electronics #1604. A sign reads: BASS STRING: 1ST FRET.
A digital gauge reads 0.094 inches when measuring the bass string height at the 12th fret on a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/ Martin E1 Electronics (#1604). Label: Bass String: 12th Fret.
A digital caliper measures 0.018" on the first fret treble string of a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics #1604; a wooden label below reads, "Treble String: 1st Fret.
A digital gauge shows 0.071 inches for the treble string height at the 12th fret of a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics (#1604). Label: “Treble String: 12th Fret.”.

At a glance

Top
Black HPL
Back & sides
Black HPL
Body
Grand Performance
Neck
PA Profile
Scale length
25.4"
Nut width
1 3/4''
Electronics
Martin E1 Electronics
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What's included

  • Acoustic Shoppe flatpicks, one in each gauge
  • A thank-you card and seasonal stickers
The Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with Martin E1 Electronics (#1604) leans against a vintage trunk on a patterned rug, its logo visible inside the sound hole.
Close-up of a Martin & Co. GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar with E1 Electronics, showing strings, bridge, and soundhole with decorative ring. The inside label reads Martin & Co. X Series.

Martin GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar w/Martin E1 Electronics #1604

Sale price$699.00

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At a glance

Top
Black HPL
Back & sides
Black HPL
Body
Grand Performance
Neck
PA Profile
Scale length
25.4"
Nut width
1 3/4''
Electronics
Martin E1 Electronics
See all specs

What's included

  • Acoustic Shoppe flatpicks, one in each gauge
  • A thank-you card and seasonal stickers

Why buy from The Acoustic Shoppe

  • A twelve-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer (2015–2026)
  • The #1 worldwide Eastman acoustic guitar dealer
  • Every instrument ships after our 23-Point Professional Inspection

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Description

The Martin GPC-X1E All Black HPL Grand Performance Cutaway Guitar combines Martin’s renowned sound and durability with a sleek, modern look. This guitar features a black HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) top, back, and sides, providing a bold, resonant tone and exceptional durability. Equipped with Martin’s E-1 electronics for rich, amplified sound, it’s perfect for any performance setting. The Richlite® fingerboard and bridge offer smooth playability, while the hand-rubbed neck finish and PA profile shape make it comfortable for extended playing. With a 25.4” scale length, scalloped X-bracing, and satin chrome closed-gear tuners, this guitar is designed to perform. Comes with a softshell case for easy transport.


Specifications

Overview
Body Shape
Grand Performance
Year
2025
Top Wood
Black HPL
Back & Sides
Black HPL
Scale Length
25.4"
Nut Width
1 3/4''
Handedness
Right-Handed
Warranty
Limited Lifetime

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