Takamine GD30CE-12N
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Takamine
GD30CE-12N
Product Info
Article Number:
423927
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD30CE-12N
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
