Martin OMCPA4 & GPCPA4
Can someone tell me the difference between the Martin OMCPA4 and the GPCPA4 acoustic/electric guitars ?? Having trouble spotting the difference.
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They are very similar and both some in a variety of back woods (Sapele, EIR, Siris), and both have the F1 Analog electronics, not the F1 Aura that comes in the more expensive models. The GP body is slightly larger than an OM body, that's about it.
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Size ... the OMCPA4 is a bit smaller than the GPCPA4. Visually, they are difficult to tell apart.
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One is short and silver in colour while the other tall and gold .... ?
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The GP ("Grand performer") shape looks like a Taylor x14 (GA).
The OM looks like a typical Martin OM with cutaway. A simple way to explain it is that the GP's cutaway is more "pointed" I have a OMCPA4 on the way. I was first smitten with the GPCPA4 but that's before I played the OM. The GP is just a bit too in-between. The OM to me is more focused and typical Martin. |
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However, there is a very noticeable difference tonewise unplugged, as the larger bodied GPCPA4 has a deeper, richer sound. I used to own one. If you strum a lot, the GPCPA4 is the better choice. |
Thanks. The size is hard to tell from online photos. But yeah, I'd imagine I could notice a difference when playing. I have a Taylor 414CE now, and a Martin 000-1. I'm small, so the 000 "feels" better to me. I assume the 000 and OM are the same size/shape?
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The GP is great until you place it next to the dread (DCPA4). It sounds like a smaller dread and a less focused, somehow flatter OM. To me it lacks a bit in character. It's still very nice, and I'd take it over all Taylors and a bunch of other martin models Here's a good comparison of the three: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f65U5eMaxks Quote:
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I strum chords, more than pick.
Really looking for a mini-dreadnought. I will probably go with Rosewood material for back/sides. Anyhow, my local GC has both the GPC and OMC in stock. I'll just have to try 'em out. |
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Martin OMCPA4 & GPCPA4
I have the gpcpa 4 model in rosewood, also owned the gpcpa 1 sold the one kept the 4 beast of an axe sounds great unplugged and plugged in, the f1 analog is a great sounding pick up especially through a Genz Benz ;) the aura has way too much crap to fool with , if you gig the 4 is a great way to go
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I have to agree with Rich about the Aura system. Yes there is a learning curve but if you take the time to master the basics, you can really fune tune your sound and that is a plus IMHO when you play plugged in.
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Martin OMCPA4 & GPCPA4
The Genz is awesome isn't it, I've been giggin about 12 years now , I do agree different strokes, I just found that while the aura does produce great sound it can take a while to really learn the system , personally I think the analog produces great sound through a great amp, I do use my Neumann in recordings though and the aura does replicate that sound pretty closely
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