Takamine GB7C w/Softcase
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Takamine
GB7C w/Softcase
Product Info
Article Number:
579186
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GB7C w/Softcase
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,754.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GB7C is a fantastic option for gigging singer-songwriters and players who want a stage-ready acoustic. The solid cedar top gives it a really pleasing warmth, and the Takamine preamp delivers a clean, amplified tone that cuts through a mix. Garth Brooks’ signature is a nice touch, but the real value is in the instrument itself.
Product Description
- Takamine GB7C w/Softcase
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Garth Brooks Signature Modell
- Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid Cedar
- Sides and back: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Pickup system: Preamp CT4B II
- Golden machine ehads with amber pearloid buttons
- Guitar-shaped sound hole
- Strings: D'Addarío EXP16 .012 - .053
- Includes soft case
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers warm, balanced tone with surprising projection.
- • CT4B II preamp provides clean, amplified sound with useful EQ controls.
- • Rosewood back and sides add depth and sustain, a premium touch.
- • Golden hardware and amber pearloid buttons elevate the aesthetics and feel.
CONS
- • Cedar top is susceptible to dings and scratches, requires careful handling.
- • Rosewood can become sticky in humid environments, requiring occasional cleaning.
- • Dreadnought size may be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
25.6 in
Frets
20
Electronics
CT4B II Preamp System with Undercutting Piezo Pickup
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CT4B II is a solid preamp – it’s not the absolute top-of-the-line Takamine system, but it offers a balanced, natural amplified tone with useful EQ controls for shaping your sound.
No, it’s typically Indian rosewood, which still provides excellent tonal qualities but is more readily available and sustainable than Brazilian rosewood.
The neck profile is a comfortable C-shape, fairly standard and accommodating for both fingerstyle and strumming – it’s not overly thick or thin, making it a good all-rounder.
