Takamine GD30CE-N
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Takamine
GD30CE-N
Product Info
Article Number:
423916
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GD30CE-N
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$504.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GD30CE-N is a really solid all-around acoustic-electric. It’s got a comfortable neck, a balanced tone that works well for singer-songwriters and strummers, and a preamp that’s surprisingly good for the price. A great choice for players wanting a dependable stage-ready instrument without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Takamine GD30CE-N
- 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
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickup: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053 (article no. #147540#)
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and a pleasing mid-range presence.
- • Takamine TP-4TD preamp offers a usable, accurate amplified sound with a built-in tuner.
- • Matte neck finish enhances playability, reducing stickiness and promoting smooth fretwork.
CONS
- • Ovangkol fretboard, while durable, can feel a little harder than rosewood for some players.
- • High-gloss finish on the body may be prone to fingerprints and require more diligent care.
- • While versatile, the mahogany construction leans towards a warmer tone, limiting its suitability for very bright styles.
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
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TP-4TD is a capable preamp, but lacks the nuanced EQ options of Takamine's higher-end systems; it's still perfectly usable for most gigs.
The 43mm nut width provides ample space for fingerstyle playing, and the matte finish reduces friction, generally making it comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes.
Given the high-gloss finish, a gig bag is fine for casual transport, but a hardshell case is preferable to protect it from bumps and scratches during regular use.
