Takamine GJ72CE-12-Nat
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Takamine
GJ72CE-12-Nat
Product Info
Article Number:
442126
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GJ72CE-12-Nat
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GJ72CE-12 is a fantastic 12-string for players wanting a big, resonant sound without a premium price tag. The solid top really shines, and the built-in tuner is a lifesaver. It's a great choice for singer-songwriters and rhythm players needing a full, vibrant 12-string voice for stage or studio.
Product Description
- Takamine GJ72CE-12-NAT
- 12-String Steel-String Guitar
- Jumbo design with cutaway
- Solid spruce top
- Quartersawn X-bracing
- Flamed maple back and sides
- Maple neck
- Ovangkol fretboard binding
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.875")
- 20 Frets
- Ovangkol bridge
- Pickup system: Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner
- Abalone soundhole rosette
- Gold-plated hardware finish
- Strings: D'Addario EXP38
- .010 - .047 (Article Nr #147543#)
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Suitable case available under Artilce Nr #129726# (not included
- must be ordered separately)
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers bright, shimmering 12-string tone.
- • Quartersawn X-bracing enhances projection and sustain.
- • The TK-40D preamp offers excellent feedback rejection and accurate amplification.
- • Flamed maple back and sides provide warmth and complexity to the overall sound.
CONS
- • The jumbo body can be a bit unwieldy for smaller players.
- • 12-string guitars inherently require more frequent string changes due to higher tension.
- • Ovangkol fretboard, while beautiful, can feel a little less slick than ebony.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 12-string offers a much richer, layered sound, almost like having two guitars playing at once, but it’s inherently more complex to play and requires a stronger touch.
The neck is a standard Takamine profile – comfortable for most, but the wider 1.875 in nut width might feel a little cramped for those with very small hands.
The TK-40D tuner is surprisingly accurate and responsive, even with the added complexity of a 12-string, making quick tuning adjustments on stage a breeze.
