Takamine GJ72CE-12BSB
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Takamine
GJ72CE-12BSB
Product Info
Article Number:
444413
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GJ72CE-12BSB
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GJ72CE-12BSB is a fantastic 12-string offering a lot of bang for your buck. It’s got a lovely, clear voice, a comfortable neck, and a reliable pickup system for stage work. This is a great choice for singer-songwriters or players wanting a shimmering, full sound without a premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Takamine GJ72CE-12BSB
- 12-String Steel-String Guitar
- Jumbo with cutaway design
- Solid spruce top
- Quartersawn X-bracing
- Flamed maple back and sides
- Maple neck
- Indian laurel fretboard
- Fretboard binding
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.875)
- Ovangkol bridge
- Pickup system: Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner
- Abalone soundhole rosette
- Gold-plated hardware finish
- Colour: Brown Sunburst Gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Quartersawn X-bracing enhances projection and structural stability.
- • Takamine TK-40D preamp offers excellent feedback resistance and accurate amplification.
- • Flamed maple back and sides add warmth and complexity to the overall sound.
CONS
- • 12-string guitars inherently have higher string tension, requiring more finger strength.
- • Jumbo body can be unwieldy for smaller players or those preferring a more compact instrument.
- • While versatile, the sound leans towards brighter tones; darker genres require careful EQ.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
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
It’s surprisingly quiet and provides good feedback rejection, crucial for 12-string amplification. The tuner is handy for quick adjustments onstage.
The neck is a standard 'C' shape, and the 1.875-inch nut width is manageable, but the increased string tension of a 12-string will still require some adaptation.
It offers a brighter, more focused tone than some, which some players will love; it's not as warm as some mahogany-backed options, but the maple adds complexity.
