{"product_id":"takamine-gc2-black-classical-acoustic-guitar","title":"Takamine GC2 Black Classical Nylon-String Guitar + 12-Month Lessons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakamine GC2 Classical Nylon-String Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fan-braced spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a gloss black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GC2 is an attractive classical acoustic guitar built to deliver beautiful nylon-string sound, an excellent choice for any player seeking an affordable classical guitar that performs well above its price tag. A fan-braced spruce top over sapele back and sides gives it a full, balanced sound, and the gloss black finish sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included With Your Guitar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong\u003eTakamine GC2 Classical Nylon-String Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e ($349 value) Factory new, with the Takamine limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎓 \u003cstrong\u003e12-Month Rock Like The Pros Premium Membership\u003c\/strong\u003e ($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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eFree Insured Continental US Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e ($75 value) Insured and tracked, every time. No upcharges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAKGC2BLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6, nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce, fan-braced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapele\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSides\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapele\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany, dovetail neck joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaurel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectronics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (acoustic only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut and saddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic bone nut and bridge saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRosette\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome with white pearl buttons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.8 mm (2.00 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 mm (25.59 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e995.5 mm (39.19 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e370 mm (14.57 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth at end\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mm (3.94 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE-A-D-G-B-E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible case (sold separately)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakamine CTAKSH300A semi-hard case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakamine Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat tuning does the Takamine GC2 use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the GC2 a solid-wood guitar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is fan-braced spruce, which is not described as solid. The back and sides are sapele, and the neck is mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC2 use nylon or steel strings?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylon. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC2 have onboard electronics?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The GC2 is an acoustic-only guitar with no pickup or preamp. If you want to plug into an amp or PA, look at the GC2CE, the electric version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC2 come with a case?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Takamine does not include a case with the GC2. The compatible case is the Takamine CTAKSH300A semi-hard case, which is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the Takamine GC2 and the GC2CE?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are classical guitars with a fan-braced spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a gloss black finish. The GC2 is acoustic only, and the GC2CE adds a Venetian-style cutaway and the onboard TP-4T preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs shipping really free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shipping is free and insured anywhere in the continental US. You'll get tracking as soon as it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat warranty does the GC2 have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is covered by the Takamine Limited Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if I'm not happy with the guitar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30-day return policy. We want you to love it. If you don't, we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takamine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820217741561,"sku":"TAKGC2BLK","price":268.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4290\/6427\/files\/original_1c02af22-e3fc-4f68-8df1-3da66a5e1b5d.png?v=1790951505","url":"https:\/\/terrycartermusicstore.com\/en-gb\/products\/takamine-gc2-black-classical-acoustic-guitar","provider":"Terry Carter Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}