Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag

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Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag

Takamine

GN71CE-NAT w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 539102
Brand: Takamine
Model: GN71CE-NAT w/Bag
Price: $613.80

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This Takamine is a solid choice for gigging musicians or players looking for a well-built, amplified acoustic. The solid top and black walnut back offer a surprisingly rich and balanced voice, and the TK-40D preamp makes it stage-ready. It's an excellent value for a guitar in this class – a great all-rounder for singer-songwriters and intermediate players.

Product Description

Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Takamine GN71CE-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
  • 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 delivers clear, articulate projection and warmth
  • • Black walnut back and sides add complexity and sustain to the tone
  • • TK-40D preamp offers excellent onboard tuning and amplification quality
  • • Quartersawn X bracing enhances structural integrity and responsiveness
CONS
  • • High-gloss finish might feel a bit thick for some players’ preferences
  • • Black walnut can sometimes be a bit 'scooped' in the mids, limiting tonal versatility
  • • Gig bag is functional, but a hardshell case would offer better protection

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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 Tuner
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck profile is a comfortable, slightly flatter shape than a traditional 'C', providing a faster feel for many players, especially those used to electric guitars.
The description doesn’t specify, but Takamine generally uses Sitka Spruce for their solid tops, which is known for its versatility and strong projection.
The TK-40D tuner is surprisingly accurate, but like all onboard tuners, it’s best used in quieter settings; it might struggle with significant stage volume.

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