Takamine GJ72CE-NAT
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Takamine
GJ72CE-NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
449908
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GJ72CE-NAT
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This GJ72CE is a real looker and a surprisingly capable instrument. The solid top gives it a nice projection and clarity, and the Takamine electronics are a huge bonus for plugging in. It's a great choice for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a jumbo acoustic with a bright, stage-ready voice.
Product Description
- Takamine GJ72CE-NAT
- Steel-String Guitar
- Jumbo with cutaway design
- Solid spruce top
- Quartersawn X-bracing
- Flamed maple back and sides
- Maple neck
- Laurel fretboard
- Fretboard binding
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickup system: Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner
- Abalone soundhole rosette
- Laurel bridge
- Gold-plated hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXP16
- .012 - .053 (Article Nr #147540#)
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Quartersawn X-bracing enhances projection and structural stability.
- • The TK-40D preamp offers clean amplification with a convenient tuner.
- • Flamed maple back and sides add warmth and a touch of visual elegance.
CONS
- • The high-gloss finish might feel a bit thick for some players’ preferences.
- • Jumbo body size can be unwieldy for smaller individuals or travel.
- • While versatile, it leans towards brighter tones; lacks deep bass response.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
21
Electronics
Takamine TK-40D preamp with tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit brighter than many, owing to the maple back and sides; it lacks the deep, resonant low end of some rosewood models but offers excellent clarity and articulation.
It's primarily cosmetic, but the quality of the binding work is excellent and doesn’t impede playability; the fretwork itself is well-executed, contributing to a smooth feel.
The tuner is surprisingly accurate and easy to use—a real time-saver. It’s discreet and doesn’t interfere with the guitar’s aesthetics.
