Takamine GD30 B
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Takamine
GD30 B
Product Info
Article Number:
608477
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD30 B
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$471.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GD30 B is a surprisingly well-built dreadnought. The solid top gives it a lively, responsive feel, and the mahogany back adds a pleasing warmth. It’s a great choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players needing a reliable, amplified acoustic – it’s a real workhorse.
Product Description
- Takamine GD30 B
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Body binding: black
- Fingerboard binding: Black
- Top purfling: Ivoroid and black
- Scale: 643 mm (25.3")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Rosette: Crashed acrylic
- Chrome machine heads
- Colour: Black high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate voice with good projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and a focused midrange.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and excellent durability.
- • Equipped with Takamine's Palathetic pickup system for reliable amplified performance.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a bit thick and potentially hinder top resonance slightly.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard, while durable, isn't as tonally complex as ebony.
- • Dreadnought body size might be unwieldy for smaller players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm (25.3")
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine Palathetic Pickup System with Preamp and Tuner
Weight
2.25 kg (approximately 5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's generally considered quite good for the money, offering a natural amplified tone with decent feedback resistance, though higher-end systems offer more nuance.
It’s primarily aesthetic, but a thicker finish *can* slightly dampen the top's vibration; it's a minor consideration but noticeable to experienced players.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, fairly standard for Takamine, and should be suitable for most hand sizes, although players preferring a thinner profile might find it a bit substantial.
