Takamine GC2CE BLK Classical
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Takamine
GC2CE BLK Classical
Product Info
Article Number:
528814
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GC2CE BLK Classical
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$356.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GC2CE BLK is a solid, affordable classical guitar perfect for students or intermediate players. The spruce top delivers a bright tone, while the black walnut back adds warmth. The built-in preamp is a real bonus for performance or recording, offering surprisingly good amplified clarity.
Product Description
- Takamine GC2CE BLK Classical
- Classical Guitar
- With cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: black walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Laurel
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 50.80 mm (2")
- Pickup system: Takamine TK-E preamp with built-in tuner
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a bright, clear, responsive tone ideal for classical pieces
- • Black walnut back and sides offer a warm, balanced counterpoint to the spruce
- • The Takamine TK-E preamp delivers surprisingly clean amplified sound with tuner
- • Mahogany neck provides comfortable playability and good sustain for the price
CONS
- • Black walnut can be a bit visually plain compared to rosewood options
- • The laurel fingerboard might feel slightly harder than ebony to some players
- • Cutaway compromises some upper body resonance and structural integrity
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Black Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
50.80 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TK-E preamp is decent, but lacks the nuance and richness of Takamine’s more premium systems – expect a slightly ‘sterile’ amplified tone.
The mahogany neck has a standard ‘C’ shape, which is generally comfortable, but it's on the thinner side and might feel a little cramped for those with very large hands.
The finish itself shouldn't dramatically impact the tone, but the black color absorbs more light, potentially leading to slightly less resonance compared to a natural finish – a subtle difference.
