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The Takamine G Series GD30CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar gloss black. This stage-worthy acoustic/electric dreadnought guitar features solid-top construction, a soft Venetian-style cutaway and Takamine's superior-sounding electronics system. Ready for any performance situation, the GD30CE has a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides that provide a rich, resonant sound. The slim mahogany neck and 12" radius rosewood fingerboard offer great feel and playability. Takamine's onboard TP-4TD preamp system gives you a built-in tuner and 3-band EQ and gain controls for excellent amplified tone shaping and versatility. Additional features include a pinless rosewood bridge, synthetic bone nut, split bridge saddle, rosewood headcap, pearloid dot inlays, chrome die-cast tuners and a glossy black finish.

Solid-Wood Construction Provides Exceptional Tone

The GD30CE's solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides produce a balanced, articulate tone with rich lows, warm mids and clear highs. The all-wood construction also provides superior resonance and projection, allowing the GD30CE to shine in both acoustic and plugged-in performance settings.

Onboard Electronics Provide Tonal Control and Tuning

Takamine's TP-4TD preamp system gives you convenient onboard controls for shaping your amplified tone. The built-in tuner ensures you're in tune before stepping on stage. A 3-band EQ lets you adjust bass, mid and treble frequencies, while the gain control provides overall volume adjustment. With the TP-4TD system, you have total command over your amplified sound.

Playability-Focused Neck and Cutaway

The GD30CE's slim mahogany neck and 12" radius rosewood fingerboard facilitate comfortable chording and single-note playing. The cutaway provides full access to the upper frets, enabling advanced soloing techniques. Whether you prefer fingerstyle or flatpicking, the GD30CE's neck is designed for playability.

High-Quality Components and Construction

From the pinless rosewood bridge and split saddle to the die-cast tuners, synthetic bone nut and gloss finish, the GD30CE is built with care using high-quality components. Takamine's expert craftsmanship results in an instrument made to handle years of performance use with enduring tone and playability.

Takamine G Series GD30CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Black
Takamine G Series GD30CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Black
Takamine G Series GD30CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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  • Soft Venetian-style cutaway
  • Solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides
  • Slim mahogany neck and 12"-radius
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Pin-less rosewood bridge
  • Synthetic bone nut
  • Split bridge saddle
  • Rosewood headcap
  • Pearloid rosette and dot inlays
  • Onboard Takamine TP-4TD preamp system with built-in tuner
  • Chrome die-cast tuners
  • Beautiful gloss finish
  • Case sold separately

collapse expand iconSpecs

  • Series: G30 Series
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway
  • Bracing: Quartersawn "X"
  • Body Back: Mahogany
  • Body Sides: Mahogany
  • Body Top: Solid Spruce
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Finish: Gloss
  • Scale Length: 25.3" (643mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • String Nut: Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8mm)
  • Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
  • Special Electronics: Takamine TP-4TD Preamp with Built-In Tuner
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome die-cast
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP 16 Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012-.053 Gauges)

collapse expand iconWarranty

Limited lifetime warranty on Japan-made, G Series, and Jasmine products.
5 year limited warranty on Jasmine Studio products.
No warrany on electronics or plating.
Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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