Martin Guitars - GPCE Inception M2 Maple Gloss 2025 + Etui

Do you want character under your fingers? The Martin & Co GPCE Inception Maple's black walnut neck, sculpted in a GE Modified Low Oval profile with High-Performance Taper, glides along like a dream. Add to that an ebony fingerboard with a generous 406 mm radius, and you've got a playing experience that's calibrated for both edgy arpeggios and solid chords. Even the satin varnish on the neck contributes to this fluidity, without sticking or shining more than necessary.

There's no standard bracing placed here at random. Martin has designed a scalloped Skeletonized X-Brace structure especially for these woods: lighter, more responsive, more everything.
The result? A crystal-clear tone, a clean attack, and a projection that raises the meter from the very first chord. Every vibration is channelled and amplified, as if the guitar were breathing better than average.

In terms of looks, the GPCE Inception Maple doesn't play the easy glitz card. Its amber fade sunburst finish, walnut bindings and tortoiseshell pickguard set the tone: everything here is refined and well thought-out, without overplaying its hand. Even the open gold hardware with Butterbean buttons adds a touch of retro chic. And under the dress? A flamed maple body that produces a brilliant, precise sound, enhanced by a hint of warmth from the walnut inserted between the back and sides.

The LR Baggs Anthem system is like the cherry on top of the piezo: it captures nuances with stunning naturalness, even at high volume. Whether you're rocking out on stage or fine-tuning in the studio, the balance between the internal mic and the piezo works wonders. No need to fiddle around for hours to get your guitar to sound like... your guitar. Handy when you've got nothing better to do than fiddle with an EQ for hours on end.