Takamine GD30CE-12N

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Takamine GD30CE-12N

Takamine

GD30CE-12N

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 423927
Brand: Takamine
Model: GD30CE-12N
Price: $548.90

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The GD30CE-12N is a fantastic entry point into the world of 12-string acoustics. It offers a surprisingly balanced sound with that characteristic shimmering chorus, and the built-in tuner is a real convenience. Ideal for singer-songwriters or players wanting a fuller sound without a premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Takamine GD30CE-12N
  • 12-String Acoustic Guitar
  • Design: Dreadnought with cutaway
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Quartersawn x Bracing
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard and bridge: Ovangkol
  • Matte neck finish
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Pickup: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
  • Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate 12-string tone
  • • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and sustain
  • • TP-4TD preamp offers reliable amplification with a built-in tuner
  • • Matte neck finish enhances playability and comfort for extended sessions
CONS
  • • 12-string guitars are inherently harder on the fingers, requiring more strength
  • • Mahogany can sometimes lack the complex overtones of rosewood or maple
  • • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Takamine TP-4TD Preamp with Tuner
Weight 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's significantly richer and more layered due to the doubled strings, offering a chorus-like effect, but it’s also less focused and requires a lighter touch.
The matte finish helps, but the 48 mm nut width might feel a bit wider than some prefer; it's manageable but not ideal for very small hands.
The gloss finish is susceptible to scratches and fingerprints, so regular cleaning with a microfiber cloth is recommended to maintain its appearance.

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