The Interstellar Tone Traveler has always believed that great tone shouldn't require ceremony, and the Martin GPC-16E is built around exactly that conviction. Handcrafted in Martin's Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, this Grand Performance cutaway represents the working player's acoustic-electric — thoughtfully designed, comfortable in any setting, and ready for every stage of the journey without demanding anything complicated in return. The Grand Performance body shape is one of Martin's most versatile designs: broader in the lower bout than a standard 000 for added bass response and projection, yet built to 000 depth for a comfortable, easy-wearing experience that doesn't fatigue over long sets. The satin spruce top and satin mahogany back and sides aren't just an aesthetic choice — satin finishes allow the wood to vibrate more freely than thick gloss lacquer, contributing to a more open, natural resonance that players notice immediately under the hand. Solid mahogany back and sides deliver the focused, punchy midrange warmth that has made mahogany a beloved tonal foundation for countless acoustic styles, from fingerpicking to full-chord strumming. A bold herringbone rosette with multi-stripe brings an unexpected visual richness to the 16 Series platform, a premium detail that elevates the aesthetic above what players typically expect at this level.

The cutaway opens the upper register fully for players who want to explore the entire length of the ebony fingerboard, and the 25.4" scale length provides the string tension and projection that make the GPC-16E feel authoritative in performance settings. Onboard Martin electronics with volume, tone, and phase controls plus a built-in chromatic tuner give the player everything needed for stage and studio without reaching for additional gear. A Modified Low Oval neck profile with high-performance taper keeps playability smooth and immediate, black Tusq bridge pins with MOP dots add a refined visual detail, and the forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing contributes the vintage-inspired resonance that has become a hallmark of Martin's current production philosophy. For the Interstellar Tone Traveler who wants a versatile, comfortable, stage-ready acoustic-electric built in Nazareth with genuine Martin craftsmanship — the GPC-16E answers the call.

Top: Spruce 
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Binding: Black
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Black Tusq 
Bridge Pin Dots: MOP 
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern 
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Bold Herringbone with Multi-Stripe 
Saddle: Compensated White Tusq
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: Grand Performance 14-Fret (000 Depth) Cutaway
Construction: Simple Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: Mahogany 
Side Material: Mahogany 
Body Finish: Satin
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce 
Brace SIze: 5/16" 
Heel Cap: Black
Endpiece: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval 
Neck Taper: High-Performace Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany 
Neck Finish: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body: 14 Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Inlay Style: Style 28
Fingerboard Inlay Material: MOP
Fingerboard Binding: None
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper 
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood 
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Electronics: Martin E1
Case: Martin Gig Bag