Introducing the GPCE & GPE Inception™ Maple

Martin Guitar is unlocking the sonic beauty of sustainable tonewoods with the GPCE and GPE Inception Maple. Combining nature and technology, these groundbreaking acoustic-electrics feature skeletonized scalloped bracing and sonic channels for increased resonance and superior tone—technology purpose-built for the tonewoods used in these models. It’s a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation, taking the art of guitar manufacturing to new heights and new sounds.

GPCE Inception Maple:

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Sound Test Results

During the final design phase of the original GPCE Inception, we measured the guitar’s frequency response using spectral analysis to better understand how its unique features affect tone. The study proved that skeletonized bracing increases sustain, while the sonic channeling boosts amplitude. Typically, increasing one comes at the expense of the other—but not here. While the new GPCE and GPE Inception models introduce aesthetic upgrades like a gloss finish, the original analysis still holds: these guitars are engineered to enhance both sustain and amplitude.

A photo showing a diagram about amplitude and sustain. Amplitude is +6%, sustain is +20%.
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Innovation In Every Note

The skeletonized bracing and sonic channels inside the GPCE and GPE Inception work together to increase sustain and amplitude, optimize airflow, and reduce mass without sacrificing structural support—making maple sound better than it ever has. Both models are crafted from a combination of sustainable tonewoods, including an FSC®-certified European spruce top, maple sides, and an eye-catching three-piece back of maple and black walnut. The result is a clear, balanced, and highly projective tone.

GPCE Inception Maple: Behind the Design

What does it take to develop a truly groundbreaking instrument? Go behind the scenes with the Martin Guitar team and explore the meticulous craftsmanship, innovative design, and acoustic science that brought the original GPCE Inception to life. This guitar doesn’t just reflect Martin’s storied legacy—it redefines it, introducing a bold new era of sonic excellence. Discover the artistry and engineering that set it apart.

GPCE & GPE Inception Maple Features
Inside the Innovation: What Makes Inception Unique

Skeletonized Bracing & Sonic Channels

Work together to boost sustain and give maple an entirely new sound.

Black Walnut Wedge

The centerpiece of the three-piece back helps provide some needed warmth.

Domestic Tonewoods

Experience the Martin sound in a guitar made from woods sourced in North America.

Unique Finish

Its gloss amber fade sunburst finish is sure to turn heads.

Electronics

LR Baggs Anthem electronics let you reliably play anywhere, at any volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

The GPCE & GPE Inception Maple is available at most authorized Martin dealers. Use our locator to find a dealer near you.

Yes, the GPCE & GPE Inception Maple is available for left-handed players.

Yes, the GPCE & GPE Inception Maple comes with LR Baggs Anthem electronics.

The GPCE & GPE Inception Maple is made and manufactured at the Martin Guitar factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA.

Yes, like all Martin guitars, the GPCE & GPE Inception Maple is handmade and assembled by our specially trained guitar builders.

The GPCE & GPE Inception Maple are crafted with sustainable and domestically abundant tonewoods, including an FSC®-certified European spruce top and maple back and sides. They also feature FSC-certified ebony fingerboards and bridges and black walnut binding. By using certified woods and alternatives to rare materials like pearl, these models reduce environmental impact while delivering high-end tone and playability.

Protecting the environment has always been important to us. Read more about our sustainability efforts here and stay tuned for more sustainable models in the future.

No, the skeletonized bracing and sonic channels inside the body work together to increase sustain and amplitude, optimize airflow, and reduce the guitar’s mass without losing structural support.

Martin Guitar’s limited lifetime warranty is available for the original, registered owner of full-size instruments purchased through the original Martin dealer within the U.S. or Canada. More details can be found in the warranty information accompanying your guitar. Please contact your Martin dealer for details of international warranties. All returns should be addressed directly with the dealer through which the instrument was purchased.

Please watch our Restringing Your Acoustic Guitar video for a tutorial.

The GPCE & GPE Inception Maple is strung with light gauge Authentic Acoustic® Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Strings.