Description
Gilman GPA10E-BT Parlour Electric Acoustic Black Top
The Gilman GPA10E-BT Parlour Electric Acoustic is a compact, stylish and easy-playing 00 parlour guitar with a classy black gloss top and natural satin back and sides.
Part of the Gilman 40 Series, this model offers a comfortable smaller body size, traditional acoustic styling and stage-ready Fishman electronics. With a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, black walnut fingerboard and onboard tuner, it is a great option for players looking for a practical acoustic-electric that is easy to hold and ready to plug in.
Comfortable 00 Parlour Body
The 00 parlour body shape is smaller and easier to manage than many larger acoustic guitars, making it a great choice for home playing, lessons, songwriting, travel and relaxed fingerpicking.
Its compact feel makes it especially appealing for players who want an acoustic that is comfortable on the couch but still useful on stage.
Spruce Top with Mahogany Back and Sides
The GPA10E-BT features a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, giving it a clear, balanced acoustic voice with warmth and definition.
The black gloss top gives the guitar a sharp, modern look, while the natural satin back and sides keep the overall feel classy and understated.
Fishman Presys II Electronics
For plugged-in performance, this model is fitted with a Fishman pickup and Presys II preamp system. The onboard controls include volume, bass and treble, plus a built-in LCD tuner, phase switch and battery LED.
That makes it easy to plug into an acoustic amp, PA system or recording setup when you need amplified sound.
Traditional Details and Quality Parts
The GPA10E-BT includes tortoiseshell binding, a double ring rosette, centre back strip, tortoiseshell scratchplate, Waverly-style chrome machine heads and a black walnut bridge.
It also features a Graph Tech NuBone XB nut and compensated saddle, helping with tuning stability and acoustic response.
Key Features
- Gilman GPA10E-BT 40 Series acoustic-electric guitar
- 00 parlour body shape
- Black gloss top
- Natural satin back and sides
- Spruce top
- Mahogany back and sides
- Tortoiseshell 4-ply ivory/black top binding
- Tortoiseshell 3-ply ivory/black side and back binding
- Tortoiseshell-bound nato neck
- Black walnut fingerboard
- 4mm pearl dot inlays
- Dovetail neck joint
- Double ring rosette
- Centre back strip
- Tortoiseshell scratchplate
- Black walnut bridge
- Graph Tech Canada NuBone XB nut
- Graph Tech compensated saddle
- Waverly-style chrome machine heads
- D’Addario USA strings
- Fishman pickup and Presys II 2-band EQ preamp
- Built-in LCD tuner
- Volume, bass and treble controls
- Tuner and phase switches
- Battery LED
- Supplied with UPlay Guitar Guide and free online lessons
- Black printed display box
Who Is It For?
The Gilman GPA10E-BT is ideal for players who want a smaller-bodied acoustic-electric with a comfortable feel and useful onboard electronics. It suits beginners, songwriters, fingerstyle players, students and anyone wanting a compact guitar that can be played unplugged or amplified.
Our Take
This is a very appealing parlour-style acoustic-electric for the money. The smaller body is easy to live with, the black gloss top looks great, and the Fishman Presys II system makes it practical for performance or recording. Add the UPlay Guitar Guide and online lessons, and it becomes a strong option for new and developing players.
Available from Colemans Music South Melbourne, with Free shipping Aus Wide and online Australia-wide delivery.
