Takamine GD30CE-B
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Takamine
GD30CE-B
Product Info
Article Number:
423920
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD30CE-B
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$537.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GD30CE-B is a really solid all-around dreadnought. That solid top gives it a surprisingly mature voice for its price range, and the Takamine electronics are genuinely usable for stage. It's a great choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a dependable, well-built acoustic-electric.
Product Description
- Takamine GD30CE-B
- Steel String Guitar
- Build: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Quartersawn X Bracing
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Matte neck finish
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053 (article no. #147540#)
- Colour: Black high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a clear, resonant, and mature tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely balanced.
- • Takamine TP-4TD preamp offers surprisingly accurate onboard tuning and amplification.
- • Quartersawn X bracing enhances projection and structural integrity for stability.
CONS
- • High gloss black finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudges.
- • Ovangkol fretboard, while durable, isn’t the warmest sounding material.
- • Matte neck finish, while comfortable, may feel slightly less premium than gloss.
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 built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tuner is surprisingly functional; it's not as refined as a standalone tuner, but it's accurate enough for quick adjustments on stage.
It provides a nice, controlled grip – not too slick, not too dry. Many players find it more comfortable than a glossy neck, especially for longer playing sessions.
The quartersawn bracing and solid top construction place it a step above many similarly priced guitars; the overall feel and sound quality are noticeably improved.
