Description
Takamine GD71CE NAT Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a solid spruce top, black walnut 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.
The GD71CE is a stylish dreadnought cutaway that is all about great looks and premium sound. A solid spruce top over black walnut back and sides gives it a rich, detailed tone, an abalone rosette and gold tuners with amber buttons dress it up, and the TK-40D preamp, with mid contour, notch filter, and EQ bypass, gives you serious control on stage.
What's Included With Your Guitar
🎸 Takamine GD71CE NAT Acoustic-Electric Guitar ($799 value) Factory new, with the Takamine limited warranty.
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Specifications
| SKU | TAKGD71CENAT |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Dreadnought Cutaway |
| Strings | 6, steel |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back | Black Walnut |
| Sides | Black Walnut |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Finish | Gloss Natural |
| Electronics | Takamine TK-40D preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass switch |
| Nut and saddle | Synthetic bone nut, split bridge saddle |
| Rosette and inlays | Abalone rosette and abalone dot inlays |
| Headcap | Black walnut headcap |
| Tuners | Gold die-cast with amber buttons |
| Nut width | 42.8 mm (1.69 in) |
| Scale length | 644 mm (25.35 in) |
| Length | 1049.3 mm (41.31 in) |
| Width | 402.5 mm (15.85 in) |
| Depth at end | 125 mm (4.92 in) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Compatible case (sold separately) | Takamine CTAKSH200A semi-hard case |
| Warranty | Takamine Limited Warranty |
Common questions
What tuning does the Takamine GD71CE use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.
Is the GD71CE 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 black walnut, and the neck is mahogany.
Can I plug the GD71CE into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is an acoustic-electric with a Takamine TK-40D preamp, which gives you a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, gain control, mid contour switch, notch filter, and EQ bypass switch, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.
Does the GD71CE have a cutaway?
Yes. The GD71CE is a Dreadnought Cutaway model, which makes the upper frets easier to reach.
Is the GD71CE right-handed or left-handed?
This listing is the right-handed GD71CE NAT. Takamine also makes left-handed versions of some models, and we list those separately where available.
Does the GD71CE come with a case?
No. Takamine does not include a case with the GD71CE. The compatible case is the Takamine CTAKSH200A semi-hard case, which is sold separately.
What is the difference between the Takamine GD71CE NAT and the GD71CE BSB?
The GD71CE NAT and the GD71CE BSB are the same guitar, a dreadnought cutaway with a solid spruce top, black walnut back and sides, a mahogany neck, and the TK-40D preamp. The only difference is the finish: Gloss Natural versus Gloss Brown Sunburst.
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 GD71CE 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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