The highly anticipated DCPA-1 Performing Artist acoustic from Martin arrived in our store yesterday thanks to a prolonged period of warm weather which facilitated it being shipped this early in the spring. The first of 3 models slated to arrive the DCPA-1 is a D-14 Fret Cutaway shaped body made from solid East Indian Rosewood with a solid Sitka Spruce top. The neck is select hardwood with a solid Black Ebony fingerboard. It has a scale length of 25.4". The pick up system is the Fishman Aura 1. The body/neck construction is a standard Martin mortise/tenon neck joint and the bracing pattern is Martin's hybrid X scalloped. All that to say that this guitar is based on all of the superb features that make Martin Standard series guitars so good. At first glance, this guitar does not look like a typical Martin. The newer design has been created on purpose to appeal to a newer breed of player with the wood binding, different shaped pick guard and the cutaway. The pick up system definitely has the performing player in mind but is a really nice touch for a less professional player who would simply like to plug in or do some really high quality home recording. At around the $3000 mark this guitar is very competitively priced given its features compared to other well established Martin models. For more information from the Martin website click here. If you'd like to try this incredible guitar please drop into the store while it's still here.

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Although this series is a bit of a departure for Martin, it is certainly a welcome one. The all new Performing Artist series is a new line of guitars with the, well you guessed it, the performer in mind. Besides the legendary quality and award winning pick up technology these guitars are beautiful. Without going crazy, Martin has pulled out all the stops in terms of dressing these guitars up to not only look great but be great playing. There are 3 models to choose from, a dreadnaught, an OM model and a Grand Performer model. All models come standard with Martin's famous Aura pick up system. We expect to have these guitars in stock by the end of March.

To find out more about these awesome new guitars click here.

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