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Takamine GD30CE-12, 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ovangkol FIngerboard - Natural
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An Affordable 12-string Acoustic-electric Dreadnought

The Takamine GD30CE-12 12-string acoustic-electric guitar will elevate your stage presence with its big, rich sound and stunning, classic good looks. With its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the rosette-adorned GD30CE-12 resonates with bold dreadnought tone. You get impressive playability, courtesy of a comfortable ovangkol fingerboard with a 12" radius. Takamine has also fitted the GD30CE-12 with their TP-4TD preamp, for clear, natural amplified tone. If you're in the market for a great-looking, sounding, and playing acoustic, we've got yours: the Takamine GD30CE-12.

Great sound is in the details

The Takamine GD30CE-12 acoustic-electric guitar benefits from premium tonewoods and Takamine's painstaking attention to detail. With its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the GD30CE-12 serves up big, clear dreadnought tone. And with its eye-catching natural gloss finish and classic rosette, your fans' ears won't be the only sensory organs riveted by your performance. If it's beefy dreadnought power and visual presence you're after, the Takamine GD30CE-12 guitar is for you.

Takamine - 50 years of quality, great sound, and playability

The Takamine GD30CE-12 dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric guitar benefits from a half century of Takamine guitar-crafting know-how. Launched in 1962 at the foot of Japan's Takamine mountains, Takamine has been designing and building acoustic guitars that are seen in the hands of some of music's biggest stars. With quality and value as guiding principles, Takamine's instruments employ the finest tonewoods, construction techniques, and technical innovations, such as the proprietary TP-4TD preamp system found in this guitar.

Takamine's TP-4TD preamp system

The GD30CE-12 sports Takamine's TP-4TD preamp, giving you rich, clear amplified output, instantly. A feature of G-Series guitars, the TP-4TD features a gain knob; a tuner; an active shelving EQ with bass, middle, and treble sliders; and a low-battery indicator. The preamp is switched on by plugging a standard instrument cable into the end pin/strap pin jack. Unplugging the cable turns the preamp off. The TP-4TD is powered by a single 9-volt battery.

Takamine GD30CE-12 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic cutaway dreadnought body style
  • 12-string design delivers unmistakable jangle
  • Solid spruce top with mahogany sides and back
  • Ovangkol fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Takamine TP-4TD preamp for great amplified tone
  • Preamp includes a chromatic tuner at your fingertips to keep you in tune

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 12
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Solid Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.3"
  • Nut Width: 1.875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-cast
  • Electronics: TP-4TD
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TAKGD30CE12NAT

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Sounds and plays great for the price

First I want to thank my sales engineer( Jeff Bohan) and the Sweetwater team for their great service as always in getting my new Guitar to me. I purchased a 6 string Takamine(same model as the 12 string) a while back from Sweetwater and really loved the sound and set up. This Takamine GD30CE-12 string guitar plays even better and the Harmonic sound is beautiful. And of course the fretboard is a little wider(1/8"). I know that doesn't sound like no big deal. But with my short fingers I thought that would be a problem. But it was no problem at all. It took me awhile to give a review because I couldn't put it down. I was playing songs that a 6 string just didn't sound right without the 12 string sound. For the price of this Takamine you can't go wrong. I've played friends high dollar 12 strings and I'd have to say this Takamine sounds just as good. The electronics are good, but I prefer using a mic though my sound system. Great Guitar, thanks Sweetwater.
by Rickey Morris from Illinois on
Music background: 45+ years

I love this guitar

I've wanted a 12-string forever. The sales engineer was helpful in telling me the neckwidth, which is good because I have small-ish hands. He compared it to my other guitar neck while we were speaking, using a magic box on his desk. A computer?
It sounds wonderful. The action is great. It isn't too high. It's easier to play than I thought—the strings press down easily enough.

So stoked! Thanks for the help!
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Intermediate. Lifelong amateur.

Great guitar for the money!

What a breath of fresh air to get a such a great return for your investment; this guitar far exceeds what you might expect you'd get for the money. From the quality of workmanship and materials to the attention to detail, this guitar is a find. The beauty of the mahogany back and sides, the beautiful rosette, and the clear gloss finish make this a piece of art as well as a great sounding guitar. The preamp controls are nicely placed and the pickups deliver a clear and accurate tone. If you're wondering if it's worth taking a chance to go ahead and purchase this, I'll be honest and say that I prefer this guitar over a Taylor T-5 12 string I once owned.
by Joe Bagga Donuts from SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL on
Music background: Long time hobbyist

Beautiful!

This guitar is attractive visually, tactilely, and sonically. It is solidly built, comfortable to hold, and a pleasure to play. When I unboxed mine, most of its 12 strings were perfectly tuned, and the others required only slight tweaking. That was after traveling by FedEx trucks all the way from Sweetwater in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. Thank you, Takamine and Sweetwater!
by Bob Conway from Niles, MI on

Exceeded my expectations

I've had this 12 string for a month now and can't put it down. The setup was great right out of the box. It has a rich sound of a more expensive guitar and plugged it's even better. The on board tuner is a great feature! For this price, you're getting an easy to play, great sounding instrument and the photos don't do the finish justice. Much thanks to Caleb Lowery for his suggestions and support. He always follows up on all of my questions and helps me make informed decisions. Sweetwater's service and products are tops!
by Darryl from Florida on
Music background: Christian worship leader
See also: 12-String Acoustics, Takamine, Takamine 12-string Acoustic Guitars, Takamine Acoustic / Electric Guitars
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