Description
Takamine GF49CE-CB FX Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a Cosmic Black Sparkle 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 GF49CE is a flashback to Takamine's '80s-era heritage. A Cosmic Black Sparkle finish with classic red binding wraps a compact FX-sized cutaway body that still delivers tremendous warmth and volume, with a spruce top, sapele back and sides, and TP-3G electronics.
What's Included With Your Guitar
🎸 Takamine GF49CE-CB Acoustic-Electric Guitar ($699 value) Factory new, with the Takamine limited warranty.
🎓 12-Month Rock Like The Pros Premium Membership ($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.
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Specifications
| SKU | TAKGF49CECB |
|---|---|
| Body shape | FX Cutaway |
| Strings | 6, steel |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back | Sapele |
| Sides | Sapele |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Finish | Cosmic Black Sparkle |
| Electronics | Takamine TP-3G preamp with three-band EQ and a chromatic tuner |
| Binding | Classic red binding |
| Nut width | 42.5 mm (1.67 in) |
| Scale length | 644 mm (25.35 in) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Compatible case (sold separately) | Takamine CTAKSH100A semi-hard case |
| Warranty | Takamine Limited Warranty |
Common questions
What tuning does the Takamine GF49CE-CB use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest.
Can I plug the GF49CE-CB 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 GF49CE-CB have a cutaway?
Yes. The GF49CE-CB is an FX Cutaway model, which makes the upper frets easier to reach.
Is the GF49CE-CB right-handed or left-handed?
This listing is the right-handed GF49CE-CB. Takamine also makes left-handed versions of some models, and we list those separately where available.
Does the GF49CE-CB come with a case?
No. Takamine does not include a case with the GF49CE-CB. The compatible case is the Takamine CTAKSH100A semi-hard case, which is sold separately.
What is the difference between the Takamine GF49CE-CB and the GD34CE?
The GF49CE-CB has a compact FX cutaway body, a spruce top, sapele back and sides, a Cosmic Black Sparkle finish, and red binding. The GD34CE-BLK has a larger dreadnought cutaway body, a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, and a Gloss Black finish. Both use the TP-3G preamp.
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 GF49CE-CB 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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