Description
Takamine GP3HSE NS Travel-Size Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, a laurel fingerboard, and a natural satin 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 GP3HSE is a travel-sized dreadnought with a cool twist. Small guitars that sound big are always amazing, and small guitars are also great at Nashville tuning, where the lowest four strings are replaced with octave-up strings for a light, shimmering sound, like the high octave strings in a 12-string set. The gold hardware with amber pearloid buttons looks elegant.
What's Included With Your Guitar
πΈ Takamine GP3HSE NS Acoustic-Electric Guitar ($599 value) Factory new, with the Takamine limited warranty.
π 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.
π Free Insured Continental US Shipping ($75 value) Insured and tracked, every time. No upcharges.
Specifications
| SKU | TAKGP3HSENS |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Travel-Size Dreadnought |
| Strings | 6, steel |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back | Sapele |
| Sides | Sapele |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Finish | Natural Satin |
| Electronics | Takamine TP-3G preamp |
| Hardware | Gold hardware with amber pearloid buttons |
| Nut width | 42.5 mm (1.67 in) |
| Scale length | 570 mm (22.44 in) |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Case | None listed by Takamine |
| Warranty | Takamine Limited Warranty |
Common questions
What tuning does the Takamine GP3HSE NS use?
Standard guitar tuning, E-A-D-G-B-E from the lowest string to the highest. It also suits Nashville tuning, where the lowest four strings are replaced with octave-up strings.
Is the GP3HSE NS a solid-wood guitar?
The top is solid spruce, which is the part of the guitar that matters most for tone and projection. The back and sides are sapele, and the neck is mahogany.
Can I plug the GP3HSE NS into an amp or PA?
Yes. It is an acoustic-electric with a Takamine TP-3G preamp, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA.
What does travel-sized mean on the GP3HSE?
The GP3HSE has a 570 mm (22.44 in) scale length, shorter than the 644 mm (25.35 in) scale on a full-size Takamine dreadnought, so the whole guitar is smaller and easier to carry.
Does the GP3HSE NS come with a case?
Takamine does not list a case or gig bag with the GP3HSE.
What is the difference between the Takamine GP3HSE NS and the GX31CE NS?
The GP3HSE is a travel-sized dreadnought with a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, and no cutaway. The GX31CE is a mini-NEX cutaway travel guitar with a solid spruce top, sapele back and sides, and a gig bag included. Both have a 570 mm scale length and 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 GP3HSE NS 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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πΈ NOTE ON PHOTOS
This instrument is crafted from natural materials β 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.
