Martin GPE Inception™ Maple M2 (2025) – Acoustic-Electric Guitar

The Martin GPE Inception™ Maple M2 (2025 edition) is a striking non-cutaway Grand Performance (14-fret) model from the innovative Inception series. It blends forward-thinking tonewood design with classic body lines, offering both electrifying playability and unmatched acoustic resonance.

It features a solid FSC®-certified European spruce top, paired with flamed maple back and sides and accented by a black walnut wedge. Its gloss Amber Fade Sunburst finish showcases the wood’s natural beauty with premium aesthetic appeal.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Inside, Martin’s pioneering skeletonized scalloped X-bracing with sonic channels reduces mass while boosting both sustain and volume—an engineering feat that elevates the guitar’s acoustic performance.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

The neck is crafted from black walnut with a satin sunburst finish, married to an FSC®-certified ebony fingerboard and bridge, delivering smooth playability and tonal depth.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics, this guitar provides pristine amplified tone with effective feedback control—perfect for both stage and studio use.:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

• Body: Non-cutaway Grand Performance (14-fret)
• Top: Solid European Spruce (FSC®)
• Back & Sides: Flamed Maple with Black Walnut Wedge
• Bracing: Skeletonized scalloped X-bracing with sonic channels
• Finish: Gloss Amber Fade Sunburst with Black Walnut binding
• Neck: Black Walnut, satin, Modified Low Oval with high-performance taper
• Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony (FSC®), 20 frets, 25.4″ scale, 1 ¾″ nut
• Hardware: Gold open-gear tuners, butterbean buttons
• Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem (piezo + mic blend)
• Includes: Molded hardshell case