Takamine GF30CE-B w/Bag

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Takamine GF30CE-B w/Bag

Takamine

GF30CE-B w/Bag

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 538822
Brand: Takamine
Model: GF30CE-B w/Bag
Price: $536.80

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The GF30CE-B is a surprisingly well-equipped instrument for the price. It's got that solid spruce top that really sings, and the cutaway makes it comfortable for playing higher up the neck. This is a great option for gigging singer-songwriters or students looking for a versatile, amplified acoustic.

Product Description

Takamine GF30CE-B w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top provides excellent projection and tonal complexity.
  • • Mahogany back and sides offer warmth and a balanced sonic character.
  • • TP-4TD preamp with tuner is surprisingly effective for amplified performance.
  • • FXC Artist cutaway allows easy access to higher frets for lead work.
CONS
  • • Ovangkol fretboard, while durable, can feel a bit harder than rosewood.
  • • High-gloss black finish shows fingerprints and smudges easily.
  • • The included gig bag is functional, but lacks premium protection for travel.

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 (estimated based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tuner is generally accurate and easy to use, though I'd still double-check with a dedicated tuner for critical performances.
Yes, it offers a faster feel and reduced stickiness, especially in warmer climates – a definite plus for comfortable playing.
While not as nuanced as higher-end Takamine preamps, the TP-4TD delivers a usable and surprisingly full amplified sound for basic gigs and practice.

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