Takamine GX18CENS

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Takamine GX18CENS

Takamine

GX18CENS

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 486481
Brand: Takamine
Model: GX18CENS
Price: $427.90

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The GX18CENS is a surprisingly capable little guitar, perfect for traveling musicians, students, or anyone wanting a comfortable, affordable acoustic with a built-in pickup. The solid top provides a pleasant acoustic voice, and the Takamine electronics make it stage-ready without sounding overly artificial. It’s a great all-rounder that punches above its weight class.

Product Description

  • Takamine GX18CENS
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Travel series
  • Body shape: Small NEX-C with cutaway
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Indian Laurel
  • Scale length: 570 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Black and white blanket binding with black purfling
  • Concentric Rings Rosette
  • Takamine pickup with TP-4T preamp
  • Bridge and bridge pins made from Indian laurel
  • Chrome machine heads
  • Colour: Natural matte
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive acoustic tone with good projection.
  • • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce's brightness.
  • • Takamine TP-4T preamp provides a clean, usable amplified signal for stage or recording.
  • • Compact NEX-C body shape is comfortable for travel and smaller players, surprisingly full-sounding.
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction, while warm, lacks the complex overtones of rosewood or maple.
  • • Gig bag offers basic protection, a hardshell case would be a worthwhile upgrade.
  • • Shorter scale length (570mm) might feel cramped for players with larger hands.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Indian Laurel
Scale Length 570 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Takamine TP-4T Preamp
Weight 4.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The TP-4T is a solid preamp, but it lacks the EQ flexibility of Takamine's higher-end systems – expect a cleaner, more straightforward amplified sound.
The 42mm nut width and shorter scale length can feel a bit cramped for those with big hands; a trial is recommended if you're unsure.
The matte finish offers a smooth, satin feel, and doesn't significantly impact the acoustic tone. It's a matter of personal preference for aesthetics.

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