The Martin DCPA1 Plus Performing Artist Series Plus Acoustic-Electric Guitar is the flagship of the Performing Artist Series. This beautiful instrument ensures that legendary Martin tone reaches your audience in the highest style. With solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and a Sitka spruce top, this instrument integrates state-of-the art electronics with striking aesthetic features, player comfort and exceptional tone.
The Martin DCPA1 Plus features the stunning realism of award-winning Aura Acoustic Imaging technology in a distinctive and easy to use onboard preamp system. The heart of this onboard intelligence is its ability to replicate the sound of nine different world-class studio microphones. Delivered in an intuitive menu driven interface that is very versatile with controls placed in perfect position for total ease of operation while performing. Controlled with two low profile control buttons and a single large, bright LED display. Placed in perfect position for total ease of operation while performing.
Enhanced "Easy Mode" Simplifies Operation
F1 Aura+ offers a simplified set of user controls called Easy Mode. This mode allows you to quickly get a feel for the tonal possibilities of F1 Aura+ while providing quick access to the most important features you'll need every day.
Simply press the Tone control to step through 3 custom-blended Aura Image presets as well as audition the uneffected, Gold Plus pickup sound. The one-knob Tone control blends between a natural, undersaddle sound with no EQ (flat) on up to a "scooped" tone with emphasized treble & bass and reduced midrange.
Same great performance and power
For the real tone-tweakers, we've retained the original Performance Mode as well, giving you full access to F1 Aura's powerful 3-band EQs, compressor and automatic anti-feedback. Includes case.
Solid Sitka spruce top
Two-ring rosette
Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
Solid Ovangkol binding
25.4" scale length
1-3/4" width at nut
Solid black Richlite bridge
Gold tuning machines enclosed with large buttons
F1 Aura + electronics
Includes case
Beautiful tone and style with high quality electronics.
SPECIFICATIONS
Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Plus Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Model: DCPA1
Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
Body Size: D-14 Fret Cutaway
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Rosette: Two Ring - Pearl
Top Bracing Pattern: Hybrid ''X'' Scalloped
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Back Purfling: Solid Ovangkol
Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece: none
Endpiece Inlay: none
Binding: Solid Ovangkol
Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Fiber
Side Inlay: none
Back Inlay: none
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Performing Artist Profile
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid
Headplate: Black Acrylic
Heelcap: Solid Black Ebony
Fingerboard Material: Black Richlite
Scale Length: 25.4''
Number of Frets Clear: 14
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Arrows & Squares
Fingerboard Binding: Solid Ovangkol
Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
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 w/ Large Buttons
Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
Bridge & End Pins: Bone w/ Pearl Dots
Pickguard: Dreadnought Style - Delmar Tortoise Color
Case: 345PA Hardshell - Brown
Interior Label: none
Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura +
Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage
Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling
and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a
complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.
Gold Coverage Includes:
Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks
Normal wear and tear
Power surges
Dust, internal heat and humidity
Other plan features include:
For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax.
Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement
Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold
Plans are renewable on new gear
*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details
Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.
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OMG! Just when you think that Martin has reached the ultimate sound that can be obtained from an accoustic guitar, they make you say "I was wrong"!
Unplugged this is a great Martin Guitar. It only competes with my D42. Plugged in, it is fantastic. The pictures you've seen don't do it justice. The demo's you may have listened to, don't show it's tonal abilities, and I have not yet explored them all. I gave my HD28VE to a dear friend. They will need to pry this one from my cold dead hands.
Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Plus Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.This might not mean much to the readers of this review, but I'm a 71 year old retiree, and since I was 14 years old, trying to learn how to play guitar, I've always dreamed of owning a Martin someday. I could never justify paying the high cost of buying a Martin until now. I decided that in my advanced years, I would finally own one, no matter how good or bad (mostly bad!) a player I am. I've owned some nice acoustic guitars throughout the years, but now that I own a Martin, I realize what a great instrument it really is. It's pricy, but like my Harley, it's worth every penny. This guitar sings! I received it from MF 2 weeks ago, as a Christmas present to myself, and haven't been able to put it down since! Like my Harley, I appreciate the history of Martin guitars. It's overall quality, not to mention it's amazing sound, is unequaled in my opinion.
Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Plus Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.The battery life on the pickup lasts an average of 20 hours. When you're a full-time performing musician...This lasts you about 2 weeks (Not good). My Taylor 516CE has the expression system and it lasts me months, and my Guild GAD50 has had the same electronic system in it for 2 years and I haven't replaced the batteries yet. Moral of the story...If you can avoid it...Go for after-market electronics.
Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Plus Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.I cannot lay this intrument down! I have several guitars I love. One is a Gibson. Another is a breedlove, but this Martin is by far the best.
I also have a Martin 12 string that I am very happy with especially for group sings and backup rythym. But the DCPA1 is now my absolute favorite! Probably be the last guitar I buy for life, at 59 years old!
Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Plus Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Love it. great guitar. nothing i don't like about it.
Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Plus Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.I already own a Martin GPCPA4 which I love and it plays great. I wanted to step up to a larger body size and the DCPA1 Plus is a full size dreadnought with a cutout and the Aura electronics from Fishman.
Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Plus Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
.I love the sound and feel of this guitar.
Beautiful workmanship!
Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA1 Plus Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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