Description
Takamine GB72CE BSB Brown Sunburst Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Bass + 12-Month Lessons is an acoustic bass with a solid spruce top and flame maple back and sides, a gloss brown sunburst finish, a cutaway and built-in electronics (Takamine TK-40B preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid-shift control, bass-boost switch, and EQ bypass switch), tuned E-A-D-G. It comes with 12 months of Rock Like The Pros online guitar lessons for all levels, including weekly live Zoom lessons.
Specifications
| SKU | TAKGB72CEBSB |
|---|---|
| Model | GB72CE |
| Body shape | Jumbo Bass Cutaway |
| Strings | 4 |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back | Flame Maple |
| Sides | Flame Maple |
| Neck | Mahogany, dovetail neck joint |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Finish | Gloss Brown Sunburst |
| Electronics | Takamine TK-40B preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid-shift control, bass-boost switch, and EQ bypass switch |
| Nut & Saddle | Synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle |
| Rosette and inlays | Abalone rosette; pearl dot inlays |
| Headcap | Rosewood |
| Tuners | Gold die-cast |
| Length | 1214.7 mm (47.82 in) |
| Depth at end | 125 mm (4.92 in) |
| Compatible case (sold separately) | Takamine GC-B case |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G |
Measurements
| Nut width | 45 mm (1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 864 mm (34.02 in) |
| Width | 435 mm (17.13 in) |
What is included
- Takamine GB72CE BSB Acoustic-Electric Bass
- 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership: online guitar lessons for all levels, with video lessons, tabs, backing tracks and weekly live Zoom lessons
WARRANTY - Takamine Limited Warranty
Common questions
What is the difference between the Takamine GB72CE BSB and the GB30CE?
The GB72CE has flame maple back and sides with a rosewood headcap and gold tuners. The GB30CE has mahogany back and sides with chrome tuners. Both are jumbo cutaway basses with a solid spruce top, a mahogany neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and the TK-40B preamp.
How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.
Is the Takamine GB72CE solid wood or laminate?
The Takamine GB72CE has a solid spruce top and flame maple back and sides.
Does the Takamine GB72CE have a pickup?
Yes. The Takamine GB72CE has built-in electronics (Takamine TK-40B preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid-shift control, bass-boost switch, and EQ bypass switch), plus a cutaway for reaching the higher frets.
How is the Takamine GB72CE tuned?
The Takamine GB72CE is tuned E-A-D-G, the standard bass tuning.
Who is the Takamine GB72CE for?
The Takamine GB72CE suits bass players who want a bass they can play unplugged at jams and rehearsals. Its solid spruce top gives a bright and clear sound with more volume and depth than an all-laminate instrument. The built-in pickup lets you plug into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS
This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.
