Description
Takamine GD74CE-12U Acoustic-Electric 12-String Guitar
The Takamine GD74CE-12U 12-String Guitar is a purpose-built instrument designed specifically to handle the intense demands of regional Mexican music and beyond. While many players traditionally string 12-string guitars with two sets of six strings for a unique unison sound, this often puts excessive stress on standard models.
Consequently, Takamine engineered the "U" series to withstand this specific stringing style without compromising structural integrity. This left-handed model offers a robust solution for musicians who need a reliable, high-performance guitar that can manage heavier string loads while delivering a professional-grade experience on every stage.
Superior Construction and Structural Rigidity
To ensure long-lasting durability, the Takamine GD74CE-12U 12-String Guitar features a reinforced spruce top equipped with double-X bracing. This specialized internal architecture allows the guitar to handle the additional tension of unison strings while projecting a sound that remains clear and sweet.
The body is crafted from flame maple, which works in harmony with a maple neck to provide exceptional structural rigidity. Because of these premium materials, the guitar produces a voice that is simultaneously growly, brash, and melodic. You can feel the quality in every chord, as the build quality supports both aggressive strumming and intricate lead work.
Specifications:
- Style: Dreadnought Cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Finish: Gloss Natural
- Neck: Maple
- Back & Sides: Flame Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Nut Width: 47.5mm
- Scale Length: 644mm
- Strings: Steel
- Strap Buttons: x2 Gold
- Pickup: TP-3G
- Tuning of E-A-D-G-B-E
* INCLUDED - Takamine GBWX Gigbag
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