Description
Takamine GC1CE LH Classical Cutaway Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a fan-braced spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a gloss natural finish.
I've been playing guitar for over 30 years. I started as a studio musician in Los Angeles, and now I run Terry Carter Music Store and a music education platform that has taught thousands of students how to play.
Left-handed players deserve the same great guitars. The GC1CE LH is a great-looking left-handed acoustic-electric classical guitar with rich nylon-string sound, a Venetian-style cutaway, and Takamine electronics, an affordable way to play a classical guitar on stage. A fan-braced spruce top over sapele back and sides gives it a full, balanced voice.
What's Included With Your Guitar
🎸 Takamine GC1CE LH Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar ($499 value) Factory new, with the Takamine limited warranty.
🎓 12-Month Rock Like The Pros Premium Membership ($240 value) Full access to every course at rocklikethepros.com, beginner through advanced. Video lessons, tabs, and backing tracks designed to take you wherever you want to go on guitar. Plus weekly live Zoom lessons with me, included with every Premium membership. Ask questions in real time, get personalized feedback, and learn alongside other guitarists in the community.
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Specifications
| SKU | TAKGC1CELHNAT |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Classical Cutaway (left-handed) |
| Strings | 6, nylon |
| Top | Spruce, fan-braced |
| Back | Sapele |
| Sides | Sapele |
| Neck | Mahogany, dovetail neck joint |
| Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Finish | Gloss Natural |
| Electronics | Takamine TP-4T preamp with built-in tuner, volume, bass, middle and treble controls |
| Nut and saddle | Synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle |
| Rosette | Inlaid mosaic rosette |
| Tuners | Chrome with white pearl buttons |
| Nut width | 50.8 mm (2.00 in) |
| Scale length | 650 mm (25.59 in) |
| Width | 370 mm (14.57 in) |
| Depth at end | 100 mm (3.94 in) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Compatible case (sold separately) | Takamine CTAKSH300A semi-hard case |
| Warranty | Takamine Limited Warranty |
Common questions
What tuning does the Takamine GC1CE LH use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.
Is the GC1CE LH a solid-wood guitar?
The top is fan-braced spruce, which is not described as solid. The back and sides are sapele, and the neck is mahogany.
Is the GC1CE LH left-handed?
Yes. This listing is the left-handed GC1CE LH, built for left-handed players. The right-handed version is listed separately where available.
Does the GC1CE LH use nylon or steel strings?
Nylon. It is a classical guitar with a 50.8 mm (2.00 in) nut, wider than a steel-string guitar, which gives your fingers more room between the strings.
Can I plug the GC1CE LH into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is an acoustic-electric with a Takamine TP-4T preamp, which gives you a built-in tuner with volume, bass, middle and treble controls, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.
Does the GC1CE LH have a cutaway?
Yes. The GC1CE LH is a Classical Cutaway model, which makes the upper frets easier to reach.
Does the GC1CE LH come with a case?
No. Takamine does not include a case with the GC1CE LH. The compatible case is the Takamine CTAKSH300A semi-hard case, which is sold separately.
What is the difference between the Takamine GC1CE LH and the GC1 LH?
The GC1CE LH has a Venetian-style cutaway and the onboard TP-4T preamp. The GC1 LH has no cutaway and no onboard electronics. Both are left-handed classical guitars with a fan-braced spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a laurel fingerboard.
How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your free 12-month Rock Like The Pros membership. The membership covers every course from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons.
Is shipping really free?
Yes. Shipping is free and insured anywhere in the continental US. You'll get tracking as soon as it ships.
What warranty does the GC1CE LH have?
It is covered by the Takamine Limited Warranty.
What if I'm not happy with the guitar?
30-day return policy. We want you to love it. If you don't, we'll make it right.
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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.
