Description
Takamine GD38CE-BLK Black 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar — Complete Bundle with $396 in Lessons and Accessories Included Free
I've been playing guitar for over 30 years — started as a studio musician in Los Angeles, and now I run Terry Carter Music Store and a music education platform that's taught thousands of students how to play.
A 12-string changes everything about how you play. That harp-like jangle. The chord work that suddenly sounds twice as full. The way it cuts through a mix on stage. The Takamine GD38CE-BLK gives you all of that in a bold, stage-ready package — gloss black finish, solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, and onboard electronics that translate perfectly to any amp or PA.
This is one of Takamine's best-value 12-strings — built for players who need it to perform every time they pick it up.
And when you buy from Terry Carter Music Store, you're not just getting the guitar. You're getting everything you need to start playing it the right way.
What's Included in This Bundle — $396 in Free Value
🎸 Takamine GD38CE-BLK Black 12-String Guitar ($1,099 value) The actual instrument — built right, set up right by our team, ready to play.
🔧 Free Professional Setup by Our In-House Tech ($55 value) Every guitar that leaves our shop gets a professional setup before it ships. Action adjusted, intonation checked, neck relief dialed in. You don't get this from Sweetwater or Amazon — they ship from a warehouse box. We ship from a real music store.
🎓 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. I built this platform specifically to help guitarists learn the right way — and there's nothing else like it.
📗 Rock Like The Pros Blues Mastery Book ($16.95 value) Choose Beginning or Intermediate at checkout. The perfect companion to your online courses.
🎵 Premium Acoustic Guitar String Set ($20 value) Your first restring is already covered — fresh strings ready to go when you need them.
🎸 TCMS Branded Guitar Strap ($25 value) A real strap for a real guitar. Not a cheap freebie.
🚚 Free Insured Continental US Shipping ($40 value) Insured and tracked, every time. No upcharges.
Total Added Value: $396 Your Price: $1,099 (same MAP as Sweetwater, GC, and Musicians Friend)
Why Buy From Terry Carter Music Store
You could buy this exact guitar from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, or Musicians Friend for the same price. Same MAP. Same warranty. Same Takamine.
Here's what's different about buying from us:
- You're buying from a 30-year musician and educator. I spent years as a studio musician in Los Angeles before opening Terry Carter Music Store in 2018. Since then we've shipped over 29,000 orders to players around the world.
- You're supporting a small online-only shop based in San Diego. Not a corporate warehouse. A real team of musicians who pick, set up, and ship every guitar by hand.
- You're getting a full year of expert instruction included — plus weekly live Zoom lessons with me, included with every Premium membership. Sweetwater can't bundle this. Only we can — because I built it.
- You're getting setup, strings, and accessories Sweetwater charges extra for — all included free.
- You're backed by award-winning customer service. Call us, email us, ask us anything. We're guitar players helping guitar players.
The Instrument — Specifications
- Size: 12-String Dreadnought
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back & Sides: Sapele
- Finish: Gloss Black
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard & Bridge: Laurel
- Binding: White
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Electronics: Takamine TP-3G Preamp with 3-Band EQ & Built-In Chromatic Tuner
- Tuners: Closed Geared
- Strings: Steel (E-A-D-G-B-E, doubled)
- Scale Length: 25.35"
- Nut Width: 1.87"
- Fretboard Radius: 12"
- Lower Bout Width: 15.69"
- Body Depth: 4.92"
- Overall Length: 42.24"
- Frets: 21
- Includes: Takamine GBXW Gig Bag (factory included)
- Warranty: Full Takamine Limited Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this guitar in stock? Yes. We have this guitar in our San Diego location. When you order, we set it up, package it carefully, and ship it directly to you within 1-2 business days.
Q: How do I access the Rock Like The Pros membership? You'll receive an email within 24 hours of your order with login credentials and instructions to access rocklikethepros.com.
Q: Can I choose which Blues Mastery book I receive? Yes — at checkout you can select Beginning, Intermediate, or both.
Q: 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.
Compare price: $1,495 (Guitar + included accessories at standalone value) Selling price: $1,099
