{"product_id":"takamine-gd38ceblk-guitar","title":"Takamine GD38CE-BLK Black 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar — Complete Bundle with $396 in Lessons and Accessories Included Free","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tea50G93US8?si=2NbgXMLFQ4g6n3oG\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakamine GD38CE-BLK Black 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar — Complete Bundle with $396 in Lessons and Accessories Included Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eI'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is one of Takamine's best-value 12-strings — built for players who need it to perform every time they pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAnd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included in This Bundle — $396 in Free Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong\u003eTakamine GD38CE-BLK Black 12-String Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e ($1,099 value) The actual instrument — built right, set up right by our team, ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eFree Professional Setup by Our In-House Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e ($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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🎓 \u003cstrong\u003e12-Month Rock Like The Pros Premium Membership\u003c\/strong\u003e ($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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📗 \u003cstrong\u003eRock Like The Pros Blues Mastery Book\u003c\/strong\u003e ($16.95 value) Choose Beginning or Intermediate at checkout. The perfect companion to your online courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🎵 \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Acoustic Guitar String Set\u003c\/strong\u003e ($20 value) Your first restring is already covered — fresh strings ready to go when you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong\u003eTCMS Branded Guitar Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e ($25 value) A real strap for a real guitar. Not a cheap freebie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eFree Insured Continental US Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e ($40 value) Insured and tracked, every time. No upcharges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Added Value: $396\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour Price: $1,099 (same MAP as Sweetwater, GC, and Musicians Friend)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Terry Carter Music Store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou could buy this exact guitar from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, or Musicians Friend for the same price. Same MAP. Same warranty. Same Takamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHere's what's different about buying from us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're buying from a 30-year musician and educator.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're supporting a small online-only shop based in San Diego.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a corporate warehouse. A real team of musicians who pick, set up, and ship every guitar by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're getting a full year of expert instruction included\u003c\/strong\u003e — plus weekly live Zoom lessons with me, included with every Premium membership. Sweetwater can't bundle this. Only we can — because I built it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're getting setup, strings, and accessories Sweetwater charges extra for\u003c\/strong\u003e — all included free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're backed by award-winning customer service.\u003c\/strong\u003e Call us, email us, ask us anything. We're guitar players helping guitar players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Instrument — Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-String Dreadnought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard \u0026amp; Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-Bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takamine TP-3G Preamp with 3-Band EQ \u0026amp; Built-In Chromatic Tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed Geared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (E-A-D-G-B-E, doubled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.35\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.87\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Bout Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.69\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.92\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takamine GBXW Gig Bag (factory included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Takamine Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this guitar in stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I access the Rock Like The Pros membership?\u003c\/strong\u003e You'll receive an email within 24 hours of your order with login credentials and instructions to access rocklikethepros.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I choose which Blues Mastery book I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — at checkout you can select Beginning, Intermediate, or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What if I'm not happy with the guitar?\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-day return policy. We want you to love it. 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