Description
Takamine GC2 Black Classical Nylon-String Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is a guitar with a spruce, fan-braced top and sapele back and sides and a gloss black finish, tuned E-A-D-G-B-E. It comes with 12 months of Rock Like The Pros online guitar lessons for all levels, including weekly live Zoom lessons.
Specifications
| SKU | TAKGC2BLK |
|---|---|
| Model | GC2 |
| Body shape | Classical |
| Strings | 6, nylon |
| Top | Spruce, fan-braced |
| Back | Sapele |
| Sides | Sapele |
| Neck | Mahogany, dovetail neck joint |
| Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Finish | Gloss Black |
| Electronics | None (acoustic only) |
| Nut & Saddle | Synthetic bone nut and bridge saddle |
| Rosette | Rosette |
| Tuners | Chrome with white pearl buttons |
| Length | 995.5 mm (39.19 in) |
| Depth at end | 100 mm (3.94 in) |
| Compatible case (sold separately) | Takamine CTAKSH300A semi-hard case |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
Measurements
| Nut width | 50.8 mm (2.00 in) |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 650 mm (25.59 in) |
| Width | 370 mm (14.57 in) |
What is included
- Takamine GC2 Classical Nylon-String Guitar
- 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership: online guitar lessons for all levels, with video lessons, tabs, backing tracks and weekly live Zoom lessons
WARRANTY - Takamine Limited Warranty
Common questions
Does the GC2 have onboard electronics?
No. The GC2 is an acoustic-only guitar with no pickup or preamp. If you want to plug into an amp or PA, look at the GC2CE, the electric version.
What is the difference between the Takamine GC2 and the GC2CE?
Both are classical guitars with a fan-braced spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a gloss black finish. The GC2 is acoustic only, and the GC2CE adds a Venetian-style cutaway and the onboard TP-4T preamp.
How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.
What wood is the Takamine GC2 made of?
The Takamine GC2 has a spruce, fan-braced top and sapele back and sides.
How is the Takamine GC2 tuned?
The Takamine GC2 is tuned E-A-D-G-B-E.
Who is the Takamine GC2 for?
The Takamine GC2 suits guitar players who want a comfortable, good-sounding instrument for practice and playing out.
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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS
This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.
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