Takamine GN71CE-NAT
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Takamine
GN71CE-NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
449915
Brand:
Takamine
Model:
GN71CE-NAT
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$592.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GN71CE-NAT is a really solid choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a balanced acoustic tone with reliable amplification. The spruce top and walnut back create a pleasing warmth, and the Takamine electronics are surprisingly clean. It's a great combination of quality and affordability.
Product Description
- Takamine GN71CE-2 NAT
- Steel String Guitar
- Build: NEX with Cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Quartersawn X bracing
- Back and sides: Black walnut wood
- Neck: Mahogany (PALAQUIUMSPP)
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Matte neck finish
- Fretboard binding
- 21 Frets
- Scale: 644 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickup system: Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner
- Mother of pearl rosette
- Bridge made of laurel
- Gold-plated hardware
- Factory stringing: D'Addarío EXP16 .012 - .053 (article no. #147540#)
- Colour: Natural
- high gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, articulate tone with projection
- • Black walnut back & sides add warmth and sustain, excellent resonance
- • TK-40D preamp offers clean amplified sound and a convenient tuner
- • Quartersawn X bracing enhances projection and structural stability
CONS
- • Black walnut can occasionally appear a bit dark aesthetically for some players
- • Matte neck finish might feel slightly less slick than gloss for some
- • NEX body shape, while comfortable, isn't as universally versatile as a dreadnought
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Black Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany (Palaquium SPP)
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
644 mm
Frets
21
Electronics
Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly accurate and responsive; quick tuning adjustments are easy even on a crowded stage, though it's not as refined as a standalone tuner.
The Palaquium mahogany neck has a comfortable, medium-slim profile, generally accommodating a wide range of hand sizes, but it’s not a super-wide feel.
The solid top construction and walnut back give it a richer, more mature tone than many guitars in a similar price bracket, often outperforming those with laminate back and sides.
