Takamine GF30CE-B
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Takamine
GF30CE-B
Product Info
Article Number:
423932
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GF30CE-B
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GF30CE-B is a solid all-around acoustic-electric, especially good for gigging singer-songwriters or students. The solid top gives it a surprisingly mature voice, and the built-in tuner is a lifesaver. It’s a well-built instrument offering great value for the money.
Product Description
- Takamine GF30CE-B
- Steel String Guitar
- Build: FXC Artist Cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Quartersawn X Bracing
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Matte neck finish
- Fretboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053 (article no. #147540#)
- Pickup: Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner
- Colour: Black high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce.
- • Takamine TP-4TD preamp offers accurate amplification with a useful tuner.
- • FXC Artist cutaway allows comfortable access to higher frets for lead work.
CONS
- • High gloss finish can feel a bit sticky for players preferring a more open feel.
- • Ovangkol fretboard, while durable, isn't the warmest sounding wood.
- • The shorter scale length (643 mm) might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
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 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tuner is surprisingly accurate and easy to use on stage, with a clear visual display, but always double-check against a reference pitch.
While the description mentions a matte neck finish, the application can vary slightly, so it’s best to inspect the neck personally before purchasing.
The GF30CE-B offers a more refined sound and feel than many competitors at this price point, thanks to the solid top and well-executed construction.
