{"product_id":"takamine-gc3ce-natural-classical-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Takamine GC3CE Natural Solid Cedar Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakamine GC3CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fan-braced solid cedar top, mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a gloss natural 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 GC3CE is a stage-worthy acoustic-electric classical guitar with solid-top construction, a soft Venetian-style cutaway, and a superior-sounding Takamine electronics system. A fan-braced solid cedar top over mahogany back and sides produces a rich, resonant sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included With Your Guitar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong\u003eTakamine GC3CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e ($599 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\u003eTAKGC3CENAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassical Cutaway\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\u003eSolid Cedar, fan-braced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSides\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\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 Natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectronics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakamine TP-4T preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls\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\u003eInlaid mosaic rosette\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 GC3CE 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 GC3CE a solid-wood guitar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is solid cedar, which is the part of the guitar that matters most for tone and projection. The back and sides are mahogany, and the neck is mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC3CE 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\u003eCan I plug the GC3CE into an amp or PA?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is an acoustic-electric with a Takamine TP-4T preamp, which gives you a built-in tuner with three-band EQ and gain controls, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC3CE have a cutaway?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The GC3CE is a Classical Cutaway model, which makes the upper frets easier to reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the GC3CE come with a case?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Takamine does not include a case with the GC3CE. 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 GC3CE and the GC5CE?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are classical cutaways with a fan-braced solid top, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and the TP-4T preamp. The GC3CE has a solid cedar top with mahogany back and sides and chrome tuners, and the GC5CE has a solid spruce top with black walnut back and sides and gold tuners.\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 GC3CE 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":48820220100857,"sku":"TAKGC3CENAT","price":460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4290\/6427\/files\/takamine-gc3ce-nat-front.jpg?v=1790951504","url":"https:\/\/terrycartermusicstore.com\/en-gb\/products\/takamine-gc3ce-natural-classical-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Terry Carter Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}