Description
Takamine GD30CE-12 NAT 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is an acoustic-electric guitar with a solid spruce top and Okoume back and sides, a gloss natural finish and built-in electronics (Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls), tuned E-E-A-A-D-D-G-G-B-B-E-E (standard 12-string). It comes with 12 months of Rock Like The Pros online guitar lessons for all levels, including weekly live Zoom lessons.
Specifications
| SKU | TAKGD30CE12NAT |
|---|---|
| Model | GD30CE-12 |
| Body shape | Dreadnought Cutaway |
| Strings | 12 (six pairs) |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back | Okoume |
| Sides | Okoume |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ovangkol, 12" radius |
| Finish | Gloss Natural |
| Electronics | Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls |
| Nut & Saddle | Synthetic bone nut, split bridge saddle |
| Rosette and inlays | Pearloid rosette and dot inlays |
| Tuners | Chrome die-cast |
| Length | 1073 mm (42.24 in) |
| Depth at end | 125 mm (4.92 in) |
| Compatible case (sold separately) | Takamine CTAKSH200A semi-hard case |
| Tuning | E-E-A-A-D-D-G-G-B-B-E-E (standard 12-string) |
Measurements
| Nut width | 47.5 mm (1.87 in) |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 643 mm (25.31 in) |
| Width | 398.6 mm (15.69 in) |
What is included
- Takamine GD30CE-12 NAT Acoustic-Electric 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
What is the difference between the Takamine GD30CE-12 NAT and the GJ72CE-12?
The GD30CE-12 has a dreadnought cutaway body with okoume back and sides, a mahogany neck, and the TP-4TD preamp. The GJ72CE-12 has a larger jumbo body with flame maple back and sides, a maple neck, and the more advanced TK-40D preamp. Both are 12-strings with a solid spruce top and a cutaway.
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.
Is the Takamine GD30CE-12 solid wood or laminate?
The Takamine GD30CE-12 has a solid spruce top and Okoume back and sides.
Does the Takamine GD30CE-12 have a pickup?
Yes. The Takamine GD30CE-12 has built-in electronics (Takamine TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls).
How is the Takamine GD30CE-12 tuned?
The Takamine GD30CE-12 is tuned E-E-A-A-D-D-G-G-B-B-E-E (standard 12-string).
Who is the Takamine GD30CE-12 for?
The Takamine GD30CE-12 suits guitar players who want a comfortable, good-sounding instrument for practice and playing out. Its solid spruce top gives a bright and clear sound with more volume and depth than an all-laminate guitar. The built-in pickup lets you plug into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
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