Classic guitar maker C. F. Martin & Co. has added the new GPCPA Mahogany acoustic / electric guitar to the Performing Artist Series. The GPCPA Mahogany joins four other new additions to the series -- the GPCPA2, GPCPA3, DCPA3, and the OMCPA3 -- and features Fishman F1 Aura electronics, a "lightning fast" neck, and more.

Available only in the Grand Performance cutaway body shape, the GPCPA Mahogany is the latest entry in Martin’s certified wood lineup. The Mahogany has a solid FSC-certified Mahogany back, sides, and neck; and a solid FSC-certified European spruce top. This guitar sports a full gloss finish along with onboard electronics for $3,399 (MSRP).

The Fishman F1 Aura features Aura Acoustic Imaging technology in an easy to use onboard preamp system. This Fishman setup features a digital chromatic tuner, volume and blend controls, independent three-band EQ for both pickup and image signals, compressor, phase control, and an automatic anti-feedback filter with up to three notches. Martin notes that at the heart of the F1 Aura is its ability to replicate the sound of nine different studio microphones. The preamp design uses low-noise components, 32-bit internal processing and 24-bit audio conversion for a clean and quiet output.

Performing Artist Series GPCPA Mahogany specs:

• Construction: Mortise / Tenon Neck Joint
• Body Size: Grand Performance 14 Fret Cutaway
• Top: Solid Certified European Spruce
• Rosette: Two Ring
• Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid Scalloped ''X''
• Top Braces: Solid Certified European Spruce 5/16''
• Back Material: Solid Certified Mahogany
• Back Purfling: None
• Side Material: Solid Certified Mahogany
• Endpiece: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None
• Binding: Grained Ivoroid
• Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black / White Boltaron
• Side Inlay: None
• Back Inlay: None
• Neck Material: Solid Certified Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
• Nut Material: White Corian
• Headstock: Solid / Square Taper
• Headplate: Solid Certified Mahogany
• Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
• Fingerboard Material: Black Richlite
• Scale Length: 25.4''
• No. of Frets Clear: 14
• No. of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4''
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
• Fingerboard Position Inlays: Offset Dots - M.O.P.
• Fingerboard Binding: Grained Ivoroid
• Finish Back and Sides: Polished Gloss with Red Toner
• Finish Top: Polished Gloss
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Bridge Material: Black Richlite
• Bridge Style: Performing Artist Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16''
• Saddle: 16'' Radius / Compensated / White Tusq
• Tuning Machines: Gold Enclosed with Large Buttons
• Recommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP4100)
• Bridge and End Pins: White with Black Dots
• Pickguard: Performing Artist Style - Delmar Tortoise Color
• Case: Z70BU Molded Hardshell - Slate Gray
• Interior Label: None
• Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura
• Other Options: Available left-handed at no additional charge

The new Martin GPCPA Mahogany is now available in limited quantities. To learn more about the GPCPA Mahogany or other guitars in the Performing Artist Series, visit performingartistseries.com or martinguitar.com.