Description
Takamine GD34CE-BLK Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a Gloss Black 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.
The GD34CE is a classic-looking cutaway dreadnought inspired by Takamine's Legacy Series EF341SC, and a value-packed G Series guitar. A solid spruce top over sapele back and sides gives it a shimmery, bold, booming tone, and the TP-3G preamp is ready for the stage.
What's Included With Your Guitar
🎸 Takamine GD34CE-BLK Acoustic-Electric Guitar ($949 value) Factory new, with the Takamine limited warranty.
🎒 Takamine Gig Bag Included from the factory with this guitar, to protect it in transit and on the go.
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Specifications
| SKU | TAKGD34CEBLK |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Dreadnought Cutaway |
| Strings | 6, steel |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back | Sapele |
| Sides | Sapele |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Finish | Gloss Black |
| Electronics | Takamine TP-3G preamp with three-band EQ and a chromatic tuner |
| Nut width | 42.5 mm (1.67 in) |
| Scale length | 644 mm (25.35 in) |
| Length | 1046.7 mm (41.21 in) |
| Width | 398.6 mm (15.69 in) |
| Depth at end | 125 mm (4.92 in) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Case | Takamine gig bag included |
| Warranty | Takamine Limited Warranty |
Common questions
What tuning does the Takamine GD34CE-BLK use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.
Is the GD34CE-BLK a solid-wood guitar?
The top is solid spruce, which is the part of the guitar that matters most for tone and projection. The back and sides are sapele, and the neck is mahogany.
Can I plug the GD34CE-BLK into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is an acoustic-electric with a Takamine TP-3G preamp, which gives you three-band EQ and a chromatic tuner, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.
Does the GD34CE-BLK have a cutaway?
Yes. The GD34CE-BLK is a Dreadnought Cutaway model, which makes the upper frets easier to reach.
Is the GD34CE-BLK right-handed or left-handed?
This listing is the right-handed GD34CE-BLK. Takamine also makes left-handed versions of some models, and we list those separately where available.
Does the GD34CE-BLK come with a case?
It comes with a Takamine gig bag. It does not include a hard case.
What is the difference between the Takamine GD34CE-BLK and the GD37CE-PW?
The GD34CE-BLK has sapele back and sides and a Gloss Black finish. The GD37CE-PW has maple back and sides and a Gloss Pearl White finish with ivoroid binding. Both are dreadnought cutaways with a solid spruce top, mahogany neck, laurel fingerboard, TP-3G preamp, and a gig bag.
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 GD34CE-BLK 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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